Rafael V. Tolentino-Hernandez currently is a PhD Research Scholar at CICATA-IPN Altamira working on the development of multilayer systems of refractory alloys (W/Cu/W) and graphene-based coatings to generate structural nuclear nanomaterials to serve as plasma facing components in Tokamak-type nuclear fusion reactors. In addition, he has experience in the synthesis and characterization of graphene-based materials with metal oxides and semiconductors for applications in solar cells, photocatalysts, supercapacitors, and biomaterials. He has published 5 JCR and 2 scopus articles with >280 citations (h index = 3), as well as 5 outreach articles in journals from the CONACYT divulgation and dissemination index and 5 book chapters published with prestigious publishers. Collaborator in basic science projects, and leader of an innovation project by the SIP-IPN. He is an affiliate member of the Royal Society of Chemistry and serves as a reviewing editor and scientific mentor for the journal Frontiers for Young Minds in the Chemistry and Materials section. Open to novel collaborations.