Juan Carlos López-Pimentel holds a PhD and a Master's in computer science, both from Tecnológico de Monterrey Campus Estado de México. He graduated in 2001 with honors in Engineering in Computer Systems from the Institute of Technology in Tuxtla Gutierrez. Dr. López has extensive experience in teaching, research, and the coordination of research projects. He has been a teacher at several universities at the Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate levels in Mexico. He has published more than 20 articles and participated in more than 10 research projects. Dr. López-Pimentel is a professor and researcher at Universidad Panamericana, Campus Guadalajara; he is part of the Mexican National System of Researchers Level 1, and his research pertains to blockchain computer security and distributed systems.