Specialized Scientific Training & Certifications
My pathway
María José Monteagudo Candiani @Copyright 2026
María José Monteagudo Candiani @Copyright 2026
María José Monteagudo Candiani
Specialist in Quantum Biophysics — Bircham International University (BIU)
Postgraduate in Cosmology & Astrophysics — TECH & Institute for Philosophy of Theoretical Physics
Student in Physics — Sapienza Università di Roma
Studies in Biological Sciences — ITESM (Tecnológico de Monterrey)
Independent Researcher & Author — DIY Quantum Biophysics Laboratory
Foundational Physics | Quantum-Biophysical Interfaces with Cosmology and astrophysics | Computational Modeling
Chronological Context & Research Philosophy
This architectural model is not a recent adaptation, but the baseline of my scientific journey. Years prior (starting in 2017) to entering the formal Bachelor’s program at Sapienza Università di Roma, I operated within this autonomous ecosystem—proactively completing advanced international coursework, authoring extensive literature reviews (retained as independent monographs), conducting independent bibliographical research, and developing computational simulations long before they were introduced in a traditional university setting.
My undergraduate formation combines the structural rigor of a classical European physics curriculum with an independent, first-principles exploration of foundational physics. To bridge the gap between mechanical execution and deep physical intuition, I approach my curriculum through two parallel pathways:
1. The Formal Framework (Technical & Procedural Toolkit):** Systematic mastery of rigorous procedural mathematics, algebraic manipulation, formal derivations, and computational execution. This provides the robust, disciplined framework required to back conceptual models with rigorous mathematical verification.
2. The First-Principles Framework (Conceptual & Phenomenological Invariance): Independent, self-directed restructuring of the curriculum focused on epistemological inquiry, geometric invariance, and deep qualitative analysis—asking *why* and *what for* before solving equations. This includes rebuilding classical mechanics from fundamental space-time symmetries and coordinate-free invariant principles.
1. Cosmology, Gravitation & Theoretical Physics
Advanced Core & Graduate Coursework
* **Graduate-Level Cosmology Course** | Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (2026)
* *Curriculum:* Advanced material aligned with the Perimeter Scholars International (PSI) Master's program.
* *Core Focus:* FRW dynamics, Big Bang Nucleosynthesis (BBN), Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) anisotropies, and Cosmic Inflation theory.
* **Postgraduate Diploma in Astrophysics and Cosmology (18 ECTS)** | TECH Global University
* **Quantum Optics 2: Two Photons and More** | École Polytechnique
* *Instructed by Alain Aspect (Nobel Prize in Physics, 2022).*
* **Quantum Mechanics** | University of Colorado Boulder
* **Phases of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas and Beyond** | University of Colorado Boulder
* **Universal Theories** | University of Colorado Boulder
* **From the Big Bang to Dark Energy** | University of Tokyo
* **Understanding Modern Physics II & III** | Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
* **Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time** | Universidade de São Paulo (USP)
Astrophysics Course--- I Instituto de Astrobiología de Colombia- IAC. October 2026
* *Academic Rigor:* Authored critical epistemological essays and philosophical-physical syntheses regarding the nature of thermal time and cosmological arrows of time.
International Summer Schools
* **CINVESTAV Advanced Summer School in Physics** (2024) | *Accepted Participant*
* **Pisa Summer School: Consciousness & Cognition (6 ECTS)** | *Completed*
Conferences & Workshops
* **Workshop: Bridging low energy high precision experiments with theory: a roadmap towards measurable signatures of quantum gravity**
* *Laboratori Nazionali del Gran Sasso (LNGS)* | September 2026
* *Focus:* Connecting low-energy high-precision experimental data with theoretical frameworks to identify measurable signatures of quantum gravity.
* **Conference: Quantum foundations: from Pauli Exclusion Principle to Quantum Gravity**
* *Laboratori Nazionali de Frascati INFN* | November 2026
* *Focus:* Exploring the intersections of quantum foundations, the Pauli Exclusion Principle, and quantum gravity theories.
1.5 Astrophysics and Astrobiology
* **Analog Astronaut & Principal Investigator** | LunAres Research Station
* *Mission M8.26* | Piła, Poland (December 2026)
* *Training & Certification:* Selection and operational training in confinement, Space Habitat Isolation protocols, and execution of simulated Extravehicular Activities (EVAs).
* *Scientific Research:* Design, leadership, and execution of an independent research project.
* *Operations:* Data management under strict mission time and resource constraints in coordination with Mission Control.
2. Computational Modeling, Numerical Methods & Quantum Computing
* **Introduction to Quantum Computing (2 Semesters)** | Qubit by Qubit / The Coding School (2024–2025)
* *Distinction:* Fully Funded Scholarship Recipient; Graduated with Honors.
* *Capstone Research:* Developed an initial theoretical modeling framework on Quantum Teleportation applied to Biological Systems.
* **CompuCell3D Virtual Tissue Modeling Workshop & Hackathon** (2023)
* *Distinction:* Completed & invited as a recurring contributor for future international workshops.
* *Hackathon Project:* Co-developed an independent research simulation project modeling Biophysical Self-Assembly.
* **Complete Machine Learning & Data Science Bootcamp (44h)**
* **Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare** | Stanford University
* **Python Programming Camp (50h)** | WBDS LA
* **Optics & Computation: Useful Algorithms** | CFATA UNAM
* **Modelos tridimensionales y bioingeniería computacional** | AMCE
3. Nanotechnology, Materials & Quantum-Biophysical Interfaces
* **Nanoelectronics Course: Spintronics** | Instituto de Nanotecnología Aplicada
* **Nanomateriales Superparamagnéticos** | Instituto de Nanotecnología Aplicada / Spintronics
* **Síntesis de Nanopartículas (60h)** | DISCIENCE
* **Nanotechnology and Nanosensors** | Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
* **Técnicas de Caracterización de Materiales** | CFATA UNAM
4. Bioinformatics, Genomics & Quantitative Biology
* **Quantitative Biology Workshop** | MITx
* **Bioinformatic Methods I** | University of Toronto
* **Introduction to Genomic Technologies** | Johns Hopkins University
* **Personalised Medicine (A Nordic Perspective)** | University of Copenhagen & University of Iceland
* **Biology Everywhere Foundations** | University of Colorado Boulder
5. Bionics, Bioprinting & Bioengineering
* **Foundation Course on 3D Bioprinting** | NBIL
* **3D Bioprinting Certification** | Biotecnika
* **Introduction to Bionic Exoskeletons** | P4H Bionics
* **Introducción a la Bio-robótica** | P4H Bionics
* **Ingeniería genética y modelos tridimensionales** | AMCEP
* **BIOBOOTCAMP (Biotech & Bionegocios)** | Conociverso (*with independent research project*)
* **Global Bio-Marathon** | Bversity
6. International Summer Schools & Academic Programs
* **iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition)** | *Team Member*, Tecnológico de Monterrey University Team
* **ITMO Open School (3 ECTS)** | ITMO University, Russia
* **University of Brighton Summer School** | Biological Sciences & Pharmacy
Formal Academic Foundations & Degrees
My formal academic track is not a starting point, but a parallel process of mathematical and technical formalization. I utilize established institutional curricula strictly to secure the rigorous procedural tools required to back my autonomous theoretical models.
Bachelor's Pathway: Quantitative Systems, Bioengineering & Material Innovation
**Tecnológico de Monterrey** | *Graduated 2020*
> "My formal scientific trajectory initiated during my undergraduate studies in Mexico. While formally tracked within a quantitative management and administrative framework, I actively redirected my academic focus toward fundamental biology, organic chemistry, and molecular engineering through rigorous self-directed study and competitive research integration. This foundational phase proved that my approach to science is inherently interdisciplinary, turning quantitative methodologies into tools for material and biological discovery years before specializing in formal physics."
* **International Synthetic Biology (iGEM):** Integrated as a core team member for Tecnológico de Monterrey's competitive team in the *International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM)* Competition, contributing to a project that ultimately secured a **Gold Medal**. This experience solidified my foundations in metabolic pipelines, genomic technologies, and mathematical modeling of biological networks.
* **Biomaterial Synthesis & Chemistry:** Developed an original bio-textile prototype utilizing fruit-waste processing. This research required an independent mastery of organic chemistry, polymer interactions, and structural material analysis outside my formal coursework.
* **Theoretical Notebooks & First Hypotheses:** Throughout this phase, I maintained comprehensive analytical journals dedicated to mapping macro-level biological questions, posing deep conceptual doubts, and formulating biochemical hypotheses. This active epistemological practice served as the direct precursor to my current theoretical physics and quantum biophysics monographs.
Bachelor of Physics (Laurea Triennale) — Specialized Theoretical Track
Sapienza Università di Roma** | *In Progress*
Strategic Role: Building a rigorous, classical European foundation in formal mathematical derivations, structural toolkit optimization (differential equations, vector analysis, advanced algebra), and experimental procedures.
Methodology: I treat this curriculum as a technical sandbox. While providing the exact procedural calculations required by institutional examinations, I independently deconstruct every syllabus from first principles to feed my primary research lines in extended gravity, quantum foundations, and phenomenology.
*The Institutional Purpose:** Undertaken strictly to secure the formal degree and institutional credentials required to navigate the international scientific landscape.
The Technical vs. Artistic Divergence: While the formal curriculum often treats mathematics as a mechanical tool or a procedural methodology for engineering-style computation, I approach it as a rigorous art form rooted in symmetry, geometry, and foundational elegance. I mimetize with the standard algorithmic requirements for examination purposes, while independently preserving the conceptual beauty and epistemological truth of physics from first principles.
Team Member | Tecnológico de Monterrey (2021)
Synthetic Biology Design & Research: Collaborated on the theoretical conceptualization, genetic design, and experimental development of biological devices based on standardized BioBricks.
Biosensor Engineering: Contributed to wet-lab research for assembling and validating a modular biosensor designed to detect endocrine disruptors (progesterone) and chemical contaminants leached from microplastics in bottled water.
Laboratory Execution & Protocol Optimization: Actively participated in bench work, including genetic part cloning, synthetic circuit characterization, data analysis, and experimental protocol optimization.
Electronics & Hardware Member | CanSat Project (2026)
Space Hardware & Electronics Integration: Active member of the hardware division responsible for developing the electronic subsystems for a CanSat picosatellite mission.
Data Acquisition & Processing Systems: Assisted in PCB design, environmental sensor integration, power management, and microcontroller programming for real-time telemetry processing during flight.
Hardware Validation & Testing: Handled precision component soldering, system diagnostics, and hardware testing under strict weight, dimensions, and power consumption constraints for space-analogue conditions.
Academic Foundation: Bachelor of Physics
Sapienza Università di Roma (In Progress / Specialized Track)
"My undergraduate formation combines the structural rigor of a classical European physics curriculum with an independent, first-principles exploration of foundational physics. To bridge the gap between mechanical execution and deep physical intuition, I approach my undergraduate curriculum through two parallel and complementary pathways:"
1. The Formal Framework: Technical & Procedural Toolkit
Core Focus: Mastery of rigorous procedural mathematics, algebraic manipulation, formal derivations, and computational execution.
Methodology: Systematic training through the standard university curriculum, developing the essential mathematical toolkit (differential equations, vector analysis, and classical technical computation) required to perform reliable, exact calculations in physical systems.
Value: Provides a robust, disciplined framework that ensures all conceptual and theoretical models are backed by rigorous mathematical verification.
2. The First-Principles Framework: Conceptual & Phenomenological Invariance
Core Focus: Deep qualitative analysis, conceptual mathematics, and structural synthesis of first-year foundational pillars.
Methodology: Independent, self-directed restructuring of the curriculum, focused on asking why and what for before solving equations. This tracking is anchored in the authorship of independent conceptual manuals, epistemological exploration, and direct connection between abstract theory and natural phenomena.
Key Components Developed Independently:
Conceptual Mechanics & Geometry: Rebuilding classical mechanics from fundamental space-time symmetries, coordinate-free invariant principles, and physical meaning before vector execution.
Mathematical Abstraction (Conceptual Layer): Approaching calculus and linear algebra as formal descriptive languages to map natural behaviors, rather than purely mechanical calculation tools.
DIY Laboratory Integration: Utilizing independent laboratory designs to observe and validate the qualitative essence of physical phenomena, directly mapping raw observation to theoretical models.
Disciplines Analyzed and Studied under this Invariant Framework( The First-Principles Framework: Conceptual & Phenomenological Invariance):
Mathematical Analysis I (Analisi 1): Rebuilding calculus from its foundational logical limits, exploring the spatial meaning of derivatives, integrals, and continuity before operational computation.
Linear Algebra & Geometry (Geometria): Transforming abstract vector spaces, matrix transformations, and coordinate systems into a coordinate-free, geometric descriptive language.
Classical Mechanics (Meccanica): Formulating Newtonian physics and kinematics from space-time symmetries, operational definitions of forces, and conservation laws.
Computing Laboratory (Laboratorio di Calcolo): Approaching programmatic execution (C Language) not just as pure code, but as a algorithmic logic framework for physical problem-solving.
Experimental Mechanics & Statistical Error Analysis (Laboratorio di Meccanica): Developing a profound conceptual philosophy of measurement, evaluating physical uncertainty and error not as failures, but as epistemic limits.
General Chemistry (Chimica): Linking macroscopic thermodynamic properties and molecular interactions back to foundational physical mechanics.
Core Competency: This dual-pathway architecture ensures that behind every technical calculation lies a profound, unshakeable conceptual intuition. I am prepared not just to execute standard physical equations, but to defend, critique, and reconstruct their foundational first principles under rigorous intellectual scrutiny.
The Core Pillars of My Academic Model
1. Institutional Validation & Technical Toolkit (Sapienza Università di Roma)
Role: Certification, Mathematical Rigor, and Technical Standard.
Execution: Navigating the formal university curriculum to master rigorous algebraic manipulation, exact derivations, and structural verification. This pillar ensures that all intuitive or theoretical hypotheses are backed by the strict computational discipline required by modern physics.
2. Foundational Synthesis & Deep Epistemology (Independent Manuals)
Role: Comprehensive Structural Understanding.
Execution: Rebuilding core physics disciplines from first principles. By authoring personal conceptual manuals, I look beyond the operational mechanics of the equations to focus on the why and what for, anchoring the mathematical language to its underlying physical and philosophical invariants.
3. Phenomenological Validation & Computational Simulations (The DIY Laboratory)
Role: Practical, Empirical, and Virtual Exploration.
Execution: Designing and executing independent laboratory setups to bridge the gap between abstract equations and raw natural phenomena. This is heavily augmented by self-taught computational modeling and simulations, allowing me to visualize complex dynamics and develop a profound philosophy of measurement where experimental errors are treated as necessary epistemic limits.
4. Independent Research & Formal Syntheses (Preprints, Monographs & Reviews)
Role: Autonomous Scientific Production.
Execution: Moving from standard consumption of knowledge to independent generation. My early academic work focused on exhaustive bibliographical research, deep literature reviews, and rigorous state-of-the-art syntheses. This foundation directly enabled the authorship of extended research monographs and preprints (such as my 36-page Quantum Biophysics treatises), demonstrating an advanced ability to handle dense academic literature and map multi-scale dynamics.
5. Boundary-Pushing & Curricular Expansion (External Postgraduate Coursework)
Role: Continuous Horizon Expansion.
Execution: A long-standing, multi-year practice of acquiring specialized certifications from elite international institutions (such as École Polytechnique, Stanford, and MITx). This proactive expansion allows me to master emerging paradigms—ranging from quantum computing and machine learning to bioprinting and cosmology—establishing a broad multidisciplinary foundation years ahead of standard undergraduate tracking.
6. Dialectical Synthesis & Conceptual Connections (Scientific Dialogue)
Role: Cross-Disciplinary Integration.
Execution: Engaging in structured conversations and collaborative networks across fields. I believe that the future of physics emerges at the boundaries between disciplines, where connecting different paradigms translates abstract theory into disruptive technological and biological solutions.
Specialist Diploma in Quantum Biophysics
Bircham International University ( Diploma issued by BIU, eligible for international legalization via the Hague Apostille.
Institution accredited by the USDLA (United States Distance Learning Association).
Duration: 1 academic year
Status: In progress ( 90%)
Modality: Directed study + advanced readings + academic assignments
Language: Spanish (readings) / Spanish (written assignments)
Program focus:
Specialized training integrating quantum physics, molecular biology, and theoretical biophysics. The program emphasizes conceptual frameworks and analytical tools relevant to quantum effects in biological systems, coherence/decoherence models, molecular dynamics, and interdisciplinary applications connecting physics, biology, and emerging quantum‑biological paradigms.
Core academic components:
Foundations of quantum biophysics
Quantum interactions in biological systems
Coherence and decoherence in biomolecular environments
Author: María José Monteagudo Candiani. May 2026
Framework: Comprehensive academic report developed within the Quantum Biophysics Specialist Diploma under the supervision of Dr. Teresa Versyp.
Status: Core deliverable (representing 90% of program milestone / non-CFU advanced pathway).
Length: 36 Pages (Extended Technical Monograph). Deliverable: 2-Volume Extended Technical Monograph Series (Totaling 83 Pages of Independent Theoretical Research)
This comprehensive report delivers an advanced, interdisciplinary analysis bridging modern quantum mechanics, particle physics, and biological architectures. Rather than merely synthesizing course curricula, this work extends into independent theoretical research, integrating high-level mathematical frameworks and a vast body of contemporary literature to map the precise mechanisms where quantum phenomena govern macroscopic biological functions.
The monograph places a rigorous emphasis on scale-transcendence—linking the subatomic zoo to biological nanostructures and cosmological dynamics—while evaluating the disruptive future of quantum science in biotechnology, computation, and medicine.
Foundations of Quantum Mechanics & Quantum Information: Mathematical formalisms, entanglement, non-locality, Von Neumann entropy, and quantum computing paradigms.
The Quantum Vacuum & Field Dynamics: Zero-point energy, quantum vacuum fluctuations, and field phenomena such as the Schwinger Effect.
Quantum Biology & Biophysics: Coherence and decoherence timelines in living systems, quantum tunneling in enzymatic/DNA processes, and quantum efficiency in photosynthesis.
High-Energy Physics & Cosmology: Particle physics (leptons, quarks), fundamental interactions, and their conceptual connections to structural biological complexity.
Nanotechnology & Advanced Materials: Quantum materials, superconductivity, and nanotech interfaces applied to biological systems.
Biophysical & Medical Applications: Quantum-level diagnostics, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) mechanics, and future therapeutic bio-paradigms.
This ongoing research pathway serves as a standalone testament to independent scientific inquiry. By merging theoretical physics with computational and biological frameworks, the report establishes a solid foundation for advanced doctoral-level research, demonstrating autonomy in handling complex mathematical formulations and structural conceptualization.
Volume I: Foundations of Quantum Mechanics, Particle Physics & Biological Architectures
Status: Completed (36 Pages)
Executive Summary: Advanced theoretical synthesis bridging quantum field formalisms, high-energy particle dynamics (LHC/CERN data), and fundamental subatomic mechanics to establish the physical baseline of living systems.
Core Research Competencies:
Quantum Information & Vacuum Field Dynamics: Mathematical formalizations of Vacuum Zero-Point Fluctuations, the Schwinger Effect (matter creation from electric fields), Von Neumann Entropy, and Fourier transform methodologies applied to vacuum topologies.
Coherence & Fundamental Interactions: High-energy decoherence timelines, Bell states, and quantum entanglement validated through particle decay analysis, transferred to subatomic tunneling models in enzyme catalysis and DNA.
Scale-Transcendence & Quantum Materials: Linking gauge theories, fundamental forces, and solid-state phenomena (superconductivity, spintronics, nuclear magnetic resonance) across microscopic and macroscopic physics.
Key Takeaways for Quantum Biology, Cosmology & Astrophysics:
Cosmological Bridge (Vacuum Physics & Astro-Origin of Life): Analyzes the quantum vacuum not as empty space, but as a dynamic medium. The same non-equilibrium thermodynamic laws and zero-point energy fluctuations governing cosmic inflation and particle creation (Schwinger mechanism) provide the boundary conditions for pre-biotic molecular stability and energy transduction in extreme environments.
Fundamental Physical Grounding: Establishes that biological systems operate strictly under quantum field constraints, discarding speculative shortcuts by grounding macroscopic biological phenomena directly in verified high-energy particle mechanics.
Volume II: Solid-State Biophysics, Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) & Holographic Biology
Status: Completed (47 Pages)
Executive Summary: Comprehensive physical exploration of the triad formed by DNA, Mitochondria, and Structured Water, evaluating charge transport, endogenous electromagnetic field generation, and quantum optical signaling in cellular systems.
Core Research Competencies:
Solid-State Physics & Electromagnetism in Biomolecules: Analysis of $\pi-\pi$ orbital base-stacking in DNA ($\text{semiconductor/hopping}$ vs. BCS superconductivity limits), and high-gradient electric fields ($\sim 10^7\text{ V/m}$) generated across the mitochondrial inner membrane.
Chiral Induced Spin Selectivity (CISS) & Liquid Crystals: DNA and structural proteins acting as lyotropic chiral liquid crystals and natural spin filters to suppress thermal decoherence at physiological temperatures ($310\text{ K}$).
Quantum Chronobiophysics & Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics: Marcus electron transfer theory applied to tryptophan chains in Cryptochromes (spin-dependent radical pairs) as temperature-compensated circadian pacemakers, and the pathological impacts of charge-flow blockage on DNA repair enzymes (MutY/EndoIII) and oncogenesis.
Coherence Domains (QED) & DNA Phantom Effect: Application of Quantum Electrodynamics in condensed matter to hydration layers (EZ Water) and Coherence Domains ($100\text{ nm}$); evaluating bio-photonic emission (UPE) from mitochondria, electromagnetic transduction in aqueous solutions, and holographic-like interference patterns.
Key Takeaways for Quantum Biology, Cosmology & Astrophysics:
Astrophysics & Space Bio-Engineering Applications: The interaction between Ultra-weak Photon Emissions (UPE), CISS-mediated spin filtering, and mitochondrial electromagnetic gradients offers a quantitative framework to study cosmic radiation damage, magnetoreception, and cellular survival strategies in non-terrestrial microgravity/high-radiation environments.
Rigor Against Pseudoscientific Pitfalls: Re-evaluates controversial phenomena (e.g., Water Memory, DNA Phantom Effect) strictly through the lens of QED Condensed Matter, Coherence Domains, and optical measurement limitations—filtering hype from physical reality while preserving visionary hypothesis testing.
Condensed Matter Cosmology Analogies: Treats the cell's structured water and biopolymers as condensed matter laboratories capable of simulating topological defect formation and field coherence analogous to early-universe phase transitions.
DISCIENCE (6‑month research volunteer) . Research in nanotechnology . More specifically into nanoelectronics for different applications. Understanding the physics at a nanoscale for developing research. 2022
Independent Research Track — Space Systems & Bio‑Quantum Engineering
Status: Active / Multidisciplinary Integration
This research line focuses on the conceptual and technical foundations of small‑satellite engineering (CubeSats), mission architecture, and the interface between quantum‑biophysical phenomena and space environments. The goal is to bridge nanoscale biological physics with aerospace systems, enabling future biomedical and quantum‑biological experiments in orbit.
Core Competencies Developed:
CubeSat Architecture & Mission Design
Structural design principles, subsystem integration (power, ADCS, communications), orbital mechanics, and mission planning for low‑Earth orbit scientific payloads.
Bio‑Quantum Payload Conceptualization
Development of experimental payloads aimed at studying coherence, decoherence, radiation‑induced quantum effects, and biomolecular stability in microgravity.
Nanoelectronics for Biomedical Applications
Integration of nanomaterials and nanoelectronic sensors for in‑orbit biological diagnostics, leveraging prior training in nanotechnology and quantum‑biophysical interfaces.
Space Medicine & Quantum Biology
Exploration of quantum‑level biological processes under cosmic radiation, vacuum fluctuations, and microgravity, connecting molecular dynamics with high‑energy physics.
Systems Engineering Logic
Algorithmic and computational modeling (C, Python, numerical methods) applied to mission simulation, subsystem reliability, and environmental modeling.
Research Value:
This track consolidates expertise across physics, nanotechnology, quantum biology, and engineering, forming a coherent foundation for future doctoral‑level work in bio‑space systems, quantum‑biomedical payloads, and interdisciplinary space missions.
BSc Pathway: Quantitative Systems, Bioengineering & Material Innovation
"My formal scientific trajectory initiated during my undergraduate studies at Tecnológico de Monterrey (Graduated 2020) . While formally tracked within a quantitative management and administrative framework , I actively redirected my academic focus toward fundamental biology, organic chemistry, and molecular engineering through rigorous self-directed study and competitive research integration.
Rather than following a passive curriculum, my undergraduate period was defined by hands-on innovation and first-principles scientific inquiry:
Biomaterial Synthesis & Chemistry: Developed an original bio-textile prototype utilizing fruit-waste processing. This research required an independent mastery of organic chemistry, polymer interactions, and structural material analysis outside my formal coursework.
International Synthetic Biology Tracking (iGEM): Integrated as a core team member for Tecnológico de Monterrey's competitive team in the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition, contributing to a project that ultimately secured a Gold Medal (p. 5). This experience solidified my foundations in metabolic pipelines, genomic technologies, and mathematical modeling of biological networks.
Theoretical Notebooks & First Hypotheses: Throughout this phase, I maintained comprehensive analytical journals dedicated to mapping macro-level biological questions, posing deep conceptual doubts, and formulating biochemical hypotheses. This active epistemological practice served as the direct precursor to my current theoretical physics and quantum biophysics monographs.
This foundational phase proved that my approach to science is inherently interdisciplinary, turning quantitative methodologies into tools for material and biological discovery years before specializing in formal physics.