Flavio Fernando Contreras-Torres

Dr. Flavio Fernando Contreras-Torres is a Professor and researcher at Tecnológico de Monterrey's School of Engineering and Science, where he has been serving since 2016. He coordinates the Nano and Microstructures Laboratory and is a member of the Nanotechnology Faculty for the graduate program in Nanotechnology (MNT/DNT). His academic journey includes a Doctor in Science (2007) from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, followed by research positions at the Institute for Applied Science and Technological Development (2008-2010) and as a visiting researcher at the University of Arizona (2013-2015).

• Chemical Graduate, Universidad Central del Ecuador
• Master of Science, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
• PhD in Sciences, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (2007)

Dr. Contreras-Torres' research spans the intersection of nanomaterials, biophysics, and computational chemistry. His work focuses on understanding microstructural properties of nanomaterials for applications in nanomedicine and nanotoxicology. He employs advanced computational methods including Density Functional Theory (DFT) for studying noncovalent interactions between nanosystems and biomolecules, and develops novel nanomaterials for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. His expertise extends to X-ray line profile analysis for characterizing nanocrystalline materials and programming in C++, Fortran, Python, and Matlab for computational modeling.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on biomedical applications of nanomaterials, particularly in cancer treatment and toxicity assessment. His work demonstrates a consistent progression from fundamental material characterization to applied biomedical research, with increasing emphasis on computational approaches for drug discovery and nanomaterial design. The publications span high-impact journals across materials science, nanotechnology, and biomedical engineering disciplines.

• Mexican Researcher Certification - Level 2
• National System of Researchers (CONACyT, SNI-level 1)
• Associate Editor for Materials Today Proceedings journal
• Member of American Chemical Society (USA)
• Member of International Union of Crystallography (UK)

Dr. Contreras-Torres has advised doctoral students through courses including Doctoral Research III-VIII and has been involved in significant research projects such as the Plan de equipamiento en infraestructura científicotecnológica para la formación de un grupo de investigación en Nanotecnología y bioremediación ambiental. His research has resulted in 60+ refereed publications and three book chapters, with an h-index of 15 according to Scopus. He has taught undergraduate courses including Modern Physics, Introduction to the Physics of Materials, Thermodynamics, Experimental Physics, and Fundamentals of Nanotechnology.

He leads the Nano and Microstructures Laboratory at Tecnológico de Monterrey, which focuses on developing and characterizing novel nanomaterials for biomedical applications. His team works across disciplines including materials science, biophysics, and computational chemistry, with strong connections to international research networks through his memberships in professional organizations.