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Israel Vallejo Muñoz

Israel Vallejo Muñoz

Marine Biologist | Environmental & Spatial Data Analys
Mexico City

Summary

Marine biologist and environmental data analyst specializing in ecological modeling, GIS, and biodiversity research. Skilled in R, QGIS, and Google Earth Engine for producing spatial analyses and technical reports on species distribution and land-use change. Published researcher currently offering freelance services and developing a public portfolio in environmental modeling and conservation planning.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Environmental Data Analyst

(Freelancer)
01.2025 - Current
  • Deliver spatial and ecological data analyses through self-led projects focused on conservation, fisheries, and land use planning.
  • Develop end-to-end geospatial reports using R and QGIS to assess forest cover change, species distribution, and marine spatial dynamics.
  • Created a public portfolio showcasing high-impact environmental case studies in biodiversity, deforestation, and climate change scenarios.

Biological Data Analyst

Outlier AI
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Annotate and curate biological datasets for training AI models in biodiversity, fish physiology, and ecosystem health.
  • Provide scientific validation of AI-generated outputs, improving accuracy in marine and terrestrial applications.
  • Contributed to advancing biological data understanding in automated systems.

Intern

Endocrinology Laboratory, Università Degli Studi D
02.2024 - 10.2024
  • Prepared and analyzed tissue samples from aquaculture and wild fish species for biochemical and histological assessments.
  • Conducted spectrophotometric and chromatographic assays of antioxidant profiles.
  • Applied advanced histological techniques for reproductive studies.
  • Supported research on the physiological health of marine species.

Teaching Assistant

Università Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico II
04.2024 - 09.2024
  • Assisted in laboratory sessions and guided student experiments in marine biology and aquaculture.
  • Provided feedback and tutoring in both English and Italian.
  • Supported evaluation and review of scientific reports and assignments.

Research Assistant

Shark Research and Conservation Program
07.2018 - 08.2018
  • Captured and tagged sharks including Carcharhinus leucas and Sphyrna mokarran (among other species) for ecological and physiological research.
  • Collected and processed biopsy, blood, and morphometric data.
  • Participated in marine field expeditions with Dr. Neil Hammerschlag’s team.

Research Assistant

National Fish Collection
04.2017 - 01.2018
  • Performed morphometric analysis and skeletal clearing techniques for bony fish and sharks.

Education

Master of Science - Marine Biology And Aquaculture

Università Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico II
Naples, Italy
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Universidad Nacional Autónoma De México
Mexico City, Mexico
05.2001 -

Skills

Programming & Scripting: R (ggplot2, terra, sf, dismo, ENMeval), basic Python

Timeline

Environmental Data Analyst

(Freelancer)
01.2025 - Current

Biological Data Analyst

Outlier AI
01.2025 - 04.2025

Teaching Assistant

Università Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico II
04.2024 - 09.2024

Intern

Endocrinology Laboratory, Università Degli Studi D
02.2024 - 10.2024

Research Assistant

Shark Research and Conservation Program
07.2018 - 08.2018

Research Assistant

National Fish Collection
04.2017 - 01.2018

Master of Science - Marine Biology And Aquaculture

Università Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico II
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Universidad Nacional Autónoma De México
05.2001 -

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