YCN Representative - Mexico

Graciela Martinez De la Rosa

YCN representative for Mexico

Tecnológico Nacional de México - Campus Saltillo

gracielamdlr@gmail.com  

I am a doctoral student at TecNM–Saltillo in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. I received my bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering in 2021 and my master’s degree in Materials Science with honors in 2023 from the same institution.

My research focuses on ceramic materials for hydrogen-based electricity generation devices and thermal barrier coatings. As part of my doctoral work, I collaborate with the University of Castilla-La Mancha in Spain, studying compositionally complex oxides based on ceria and zirconia to better understand the effect of configurational entropy on their thermal and electrical properties.

Beyond my research, I enjoy traveling and staying active through CrossTraining and running, as well as playing video games (though I do not claim to be particularly good at any of them). I am also passionate about teaching and volunteering. I previously served as president of the Advanced Materials Student Chapter of Material Advantage at my institution. In addition, I have been a delegate to the ACerS Presidents Council of Student Advisors (PCSA) for six years and currently serve as a student representative for the Materials for Energy Division.

Through these experiences, I hope not only to connect my country with the global network of ceramists, but also to strengthen these relationships, foster scientific collaborations, and build lasting friendships with people who share similar interests.

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