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HUGO ALBERTO BARRERA HUERTAS
Air Quality Specialist
CDMX
Summary
He currently works at the Mario Molina Center as an air quality specialist, conducting studies and research on these topics that impact public policy. He is also a researcher for the Master's Program in Sustainability and Environmental Technology (MASITAM) at the ENCB, coordinating postgraduate projects.His professional experience includes, among other activities, his work at the National Institute of Ecology (now INECC), serving as an Analytical Chemist (signatory to the Mexican Accreditation Entity EMA) in the area of gas and liquid chromatography. In 2006, he joined the teaching profession, teaching at the ENCB-IPN. He has collaborated on environmental projects in the fields of air pollution and climate change with institutions such as INECC, UNAM, IPN, state governments, GIZ, among others. He has published 12 scientific articles to date and has collaborated on a book chapter on environmental matters. Has graduated more than 18 undergraduate and graduate students.
Overview
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Mario Molina Center for Strategic Studies on Energy and the Environment A.C.
Air Quality Specialist
03.2018 - 09.2025
National School of Biological Sciences (ENCB-IPN)
Professor of Air Quality Management, Meteorology and Climatology, and Hazardous Waste Management
08.2006 - 09.2025
Molina Center for Energy and the Environment
Research Fellow
04.2010 - 04.2011
National Institute of Ecology, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (CENICA INE-SEMARNAT)
Chemical Analyst
09.2002 - 08.2006
Química Océano SA de CV
Technical Service Assistant
02.2002 - 05.2002
Desarrollo Ecológico Industrial SA de CV
Consultant
06.2001 - 12.2001
Ministry of Public Health
Administrator of the Database on Environmental Pollution and Public Health
09.2000 - 03.2001
Mexico City Environment Secretariat
Verification Assistant
05.2000 - 08.2000
Education
National Autonomous University of Mexico
Master of Science
03.2010
National School of Biological Sciences
Diploma from Environmental Analysis and Diagnosis
Japan Institute of Environmental Sciences
International Specialization from Regional Measures and Methods for Pollution Control for Environmental Engineers
National Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor's degree from Environmental Systems Engineering
12.2001
Skills
Data collection and analysis
Advanced communication
Chemistry fundamentals
Understanding of meteorological measurements
Knowledge on gas chromatography
Report-writing
Logbook keeping
Field observations
Fieldwork competency
Instrument calibration
Air quality monitoring
Technical equipment handling
Air dispersion models
Air quality legislation understanding
Environmental impact assessment
Technical reporting
Report development
Particle size distribution analysis
Critical evaluation
Precision monitoring
Critical analysis
Field data collection techniques
Sampling strategy formulation
Emission source identification
Risk assessment understanding
Education in environmental science
Spatial analysis
Policy development
Laboratory procedures
Research design
Creative thinking
Database management
Chromatography machine operation
Written and verbal communication
Data interpretation
Project coordination
Quality Control Analysis
Proactive approach
Teamwork
Environmental analysis
Data analysis
Experimental design
Laboratory equipment operation
Air pollution analysis
Chemical handling
Decision making
Statistical data analysis
Technical report writing
Inventory control
Inventory management
Environmental sampling
Chemical mixing
Environmental monitoring
Technical writing
Quality assurance standards
Writing technical reports
Languages
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Air Quality Specialist
Mario Molina Center for Strategic Studies on Energy and the Environment A.C.
03.2018 - 09.2025
Research Fellow
Molina Center for Energy and the Environment
04.2010 - 04.2011
Professor of Air Quality Management, Meteorology and Climatology, and Hazardous Waste Management
National School of Biological Sciences (ENCB-IPN)
08.2006 - 09.2025
Chemical Analyst
National Institute of Ecology, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (CENICA INE-SEMARNAT)
09.2002 - 08.2006
Technical Service Assistant
Química Océano SA de CV
02.2002 - 05.2002
Consultant
Desarrollo Ecológico Industrial SA de CV
06.2001 - 12.2001
Administrator of the Database on Environmental Pollution and Public Health
Ministry of Public Health
09.2000 - 03.2001
Verification Assistant
Mexico City Environment Secretariat
05.2000 - 08.2000
Japan Institute of Environmental Sciences
International Specialization from Regional Measures and Methods for Pollution Control for Environmental Engineers
National Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor's degree from Environmental Systems Engineering
National Autonomous University of Mexico
Master of Science
National School of Biological Sciences
Diploma from Environmental Analysis and Diagnosis