Dr Jorge Cruz Nicolás | Forestall | Best Researcher Award
Postdoctoral Research at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Dr. Jorge Cruz Nicolás is a geneticist specializing in population and species characterization using molecular markers to understand genetic diversity and divergence patterns. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Forest Restoration Engineering from Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, a Master’s degree in Genetics from Colegio de Postgraduados, and a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences with honors from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. His doctoral thesis focused on the evolutionary dynamics of Mexican fir trees (Abies, Pinaceae).
🎓 Academic Background:
B.Sc. in Forest Restoration, Autonomous University of Chapingo, 1998-2003. M.Sc. in Genetics, Institute of Genetic Resources and Productivity, College of Postgraduates, 2005-2007. Ph.D. in Biological Sciences with Honors, Institute of Ecology, National Autonomous University of Mexico, 2016-2020.
🌿 Research Interests:
Dr. Cruz Nicolás focuses on genotypic characterization of populations and species using molecular markers to understand genetic diversity and divergence patterns. His research integrates population genetics theory and phylogenetic inference to contribute to genetic resource preservation.
🔬 Scientific Activities:
Postdoctoral research at the Department of Botany, Institute of Biology, UNAM, 2021-2023. Guest lecturer on Phylogeography and Landscape Genetics at the Graduate Program in Biological Sciences (PCB), UNAM, 2023. Published research on molecular evolution in pines and presented findings at international conferences.
🔬 Research Focus: Forestall
Dr. Jorge Cruz Nicolás specializes in the genotypic characterization of populations and species in forestry research. He employs molecular markers to decipher patterns of genetic diversity and divergence, leveraging population genetics theory and phylogenetic inference. His primary objective is to make significant contributions to the preservation of genetic resources, drawing upon his expertise and knowledge in these key areas.
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