Dr. Claudia Muro | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Claudia Muro, National Technological Institute of Mexico, Mexico

Dr. Claudia Muro Urista is a Professor-Researcher at the National Technological Institute of Mexico, specializing in environmental pollution, wastewater treatment, and membrane separation processes. With a background in Chemical Engineering, she holds doctorates in Environmental Sciences and Educational Mathematics. Her research focuses on effluent treatment, water recovery, natural pigment extraction, and sustainable industrial processes. She has extensive experience in academia and industry, mentoring postgraduate students and leading research projects. Recognized by Mexico’s National System of Researchers (SNI) as a Level 1 researcher, she actively contributes to environmental sustainability and technological innovation.

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Summary:

Dr. Claudia Muro is a distinguished researcher in environmental sciences with expertise in wastewater treatment, pollution monitoring, and industrial sustainability. She has demonstrated strong academic leadership, innovative research contributions, and national recognition. Her work has significant implications for water conservation and pollution control. While she excels in many areas, enhancing international partnerships and securing larger research grants could further elevate her profile.

 

🎓 Education

Claudia Muro Urista holds a Doctorate in Environmental Sciences, a Doctorate in Science in Educational Mathematics, and a Master of Science in Mathematics from the National Polytechnic Institute. She also obtained a Chemical Engineering degree from the Michoacán University of San Nicolás de Hidalgo​. Additionally, she completed postdoctoral research at the University of Oviedo​.

 

💼Experience

Dr. Claudia Muro has extensive experience in environmental research and academia. She is a Professor-Researcher at the National Technological Institute of Mexico, focusing on effluent treatment, pollution monitoring, waste utilization, and membrane processes. Previously, she worked in production process engineering in the industry​. . She has also been involved in postgraduate education, supervising students and leading research projects​.

 

🔬Research Focus

Her research covers industrial and environmental challenges, such as wastewater treatment and water recovery, natural pigment extraction, polymer-based nanocomposites for pollutant removal, and pollution monitoring in high mountain lakes. She has also worked on sustainable industrial processes and the development of new environmental technologies.

 

Awards and Honors

Dr. Claudia Muro has been recognized by Mexico’s National System of Researchers (SNI) as a Level 1 researcher. She has received awards for her contributions to environmental sciences, research, and academic excellence. Additionally, she has participated in the Professional Teaching Development Program (PRODEP).

 

Skills

Her expertise includes wastewater treatment, environmental pollution control, membrane separation processes, natural pigment extraction, biomolecule isolation, and sustainable industrial practices​.

 

Publications

  • “Biological decolorization of Amaranth dye with Trametes polyzona in an airlift reactor under three airflow regimes”
    • Authors: Pérez-Cadena, R., García-Esquivel, Y., Castañeda-Cisneros, Y.E., Muro-Urista, C.R., Téllez-Jurado, A.
    • Journal: Heliyon
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 14

 

  • “Biological Decolorization of Amaranth, Denim Blue, and Orange G with Trametes polyzona”
    • Authors: Uribe-Arizmendi, I., Anducho-Reyes, M.A., Ramírez-Vargas, M.R., Muro-Urista, C.R., Téllez-Jurado, A.
    • Journal: Water, Air, and Soil Pollution
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 6

 

  • “Pigments from fungi, an opportunity of production for diverse applications”
    • Authors: Muro Urista, C., Gracida Rodríguez, J., Abreu Corona, A., Arana Cuenca, A., Téllez Jurado, A.
    • Journal: Biologia (Poland)
    • Year: 2016
    • Citations: 11

 

  • “Application of immobilized fungi on food effluent treatment using airlift reactor”
    • Authors: Sierra Solache, R.E., Muro-Urista, C., Elena Ortega Aguilar, R., Arana Cuenca, A., Téllez Jurado, A.
    • Journal: Desalination and Water Treatment
    • Year: 2016
    • Citations: 2

 

  • “Enzyme production by immobilized Phanerochaete chrysosporium using airlift reactor”
    • Authors: González-Ramírez, D.F., Muro-Urista, C.R., Arana-Cuenca, A., Téllez-Jurado, A., González-Becerra, A.E.
    • Journal: Biologia
    • Year: 2014
    • Citations: 7

 

  • “Cheese whey as a source of active peptides: Production, analysis, purification and animal and human trials” (Book Chapter)
    • Authors: Riera Rodríguez, F.A., Fernández Martínez, A., Muro Urista, C.
    • Book: Agricultural Research Updates
    • Year: 2014
    • Citations: 3

 

  • “Production and functionality of active peptides from milk” (Review)
    • Authors: Muro Urista, C., Álvarez Fernández, R., Riera Rodriguez, F., Arana Cuenca, A., Téllez Jurado, A.
    • Journal: Food Science and Technology International
    • Year: 2011
    • Citations: 147

 

Conclusion:

Dr. Muro is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award due to her impactful research, national recognition, and contributions to academia and industry. Her expertise aligns with critical environmental challenges, making her a strong contender for this honor. Addressing areas for improvement could further strengthen her candidacy for future awards.

Claudia Muro | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award