PhD Student | Instituto de Ingenieria (Institute of Engineering) | Mexico
📝 Short Bio
Carlos Melecio Carmona Cedillo, a Mexican marine scientist born on August 10, 1962, in Mexico City, has dedicated his career to oceanography and marine biology. With extensive academic qualifications and professional experience, he is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Engineering at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
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🎓 Education
Carlos completed his Bachelor’s degree in Oceanology at the Autonomous University of Baja California in 1993, followed by a Master’s degree in Marine Sciences from the Institute of Marine Sciences and Limnology (ICMyL) at UNAM in 2014. He is currently a doctoral candidate in Engineering at UNAM, specializing in a field related to his lifelong passion for the ocean.
👨💼 Experience
Carlos has held various significant roles throughout his career. Notably, he served as Coordinator of the Interinstitutional Committee for Professional Training in the Design and Development of Study Programs in Marine Biotechnology at the Ministry of Public Education in Mexico City from 2013 to 2019. He also worked as a Tutor for the OCEAN Hackathon CDMX2019, an initiative by the French Embassy and the French Development Agency in Mexico City.
🔬 Research Interests
Carlos’s research interests span a wide range of topics within marine sciences, including oceanography, marine biodiversity, ecosystem dynamics, and sustainable fisheries management. His work often focuses on the Gulf of California, examining the impact of environmental factors on marine life and ecosystems.
🏆 Awards
Throughout his career, Carlos has received several awards and recognitions for his contributions to marine science and education. One notable award includes the Best Paper Presentation at the XXI National Congress of Science and Technology of the Sea in 2014, where he discussed the oceanography of squid fishing zones in the Gulf of California.
📚 Publications
Carlos has contributed significantly to the field of marine science through his publications. Here are five notable publications:
“Oceanography of Fishing Zones for Squid in the Gulf of California”
- Published: October 2014
- Journal: Proceedings of the XXI National Congress of Science and Technology of the Sea
- Cited by: 10 articles
“Analysis of Growth of Ictalurus balsanus Maintained in Floating Cages”
- Published: October 2014
- Journal: Proceedings of the XXI National Congress of Science and Technology of the Sea
- Cited by: 8 articles
“Estimation of Annual Variation in Population Size of Leptonycteris curasoae in Cueva del Obispo, Oaxaca”
- Published: October 2005
- Journal: Proceedings of the XVIII National Congress of Zoology
- Cited by: 15 articles
“Community Structure of Macrozoobenthos in the Colorado River Delta, Mexico”
- Published: June 1992
- Journal: Proceedings of the IX International Symposium on Marine Biology
- Cited by: 12 articles
“Significance of Benthos in the Trophic Network of the Colorado River Delta”
- Published: September 1992
- Journal: Proceedings of the IV Congress of the Association of Researchers of the Sea of Cortez
- Cited by: 20 articles
Carlos Carmona Cedillo continues to actively contribute to the field of marine science through his research, teaching, and collaborative efforts, aiming to promote sustainable practices and conservation of marine ecosystems.