Dr Jorge Cruz Nicolás | Forestall | Best Researcher Award
Postdoctoral Research at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
🎓 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.