José Acosta González
Puebla de Zaragoza,Mexico
Summary
Environmental and Chemical Engineering undergraduate student with research experience in Mexico and Canada. Looking forward to pursuing a MSc in Chemical Engineering abroad, taking part in a research-intensive program and expanding my knowledge in water treatment technologies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Trainee
McGill University
Montreal, Quebec, CA
05.2026 - Current
Pursuing research on modified cellulose fibers for enhanced wastewater treatment and emerging contaminant removal, under supervision of Prof. Tufenkji in the Dept. of Chemical Engineering. Receiving training in environmental nanotechnology, surface science, materials synthesis and characterization.
Industry Capstone Project Lead
JBT Marel Co. & Universidad de las Américas Puebla
San Andrés Cholula, Puebla, MX
01.2026 - 05.2026
Led a multidisciplinary team investigating citrus waste valorization into dietary fiber through extrusion and ultrasonication methods. Project presented to the regional JBT Marel Co. Research and Development committee.
Visiting Undergraduate Researcher
McGill University
Montreal, Quebec, CA
08.2024 - 12.2024
Investigated the fate of biodegradable and non-biodegradable plastic mulch films under simulated sunlight and designed protocols to quantify particle size, count and mass. Worked under supervision of Prof. Tufenkji in the Dept. of Chemical Engineering.
Hydrogen Transportation Research Project Assistant
Universidad de las Américas Puebla
San Andrés Cholula, Puebla, MX
05.2024 - Current
Conducting literature review, assisting data curation, manuscript preparation and English translation. Research published in the Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, January 2026.
Honors Program Member
Universidad de las Américas Puebla
San Andrés Cholula, Puebla, MX
11.2023 - 05.2026
Pursued research on the performance of hematite-modified titanium dioxide nanotubes for the removal of aqueous dyes from water. Worked under supervision of Prof. Navarro-Amador in the Dept. of Chemical and Biological Sciences. Project presented at the XLVII National Conference of the Mexican Academy of Research and Teaching in Chemical Engineering, May 2026.
Education
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
Universidad de las Américas Puebla
Puebla, MX01-2027
Environmental Engineering
University of Science and Technology Beijing
Beijing, CN01-2021
Achievements
Mitacs Globalink Research Award (2026). Enables undergraduate students to build an international network and conduct research in Canada. Supported in part through funding provided by Fonds de recherche du Quebec.
Federico Gómez Suárez Foundation Scholarship (2025). Encourages students in completing their engineering degree while advancing the development of technological solutions for vulnerable communities in Mexico.
Academic Excellence Scholarship, Telmex-Telcel & Carlos Slim Foundation (2023-2025).
China Scholarship Council Full Scholarship (2021). A bilateral program established by the Chinese and Mexican governments to support studies abroad.
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Trainee
McGill University
05.2026 - Current
Industry Capstone Project Lead
JBT Marel Co. & Universidad de las Américas Puebla
01.2026 - 05.2026
Visiting Undergraduate Researcher
McGill University
08.2024 - 12.2024
Hydrogen Transportation Research Project Assistant
Universidad de las Américas Puebla
05.2024 - Current
Honors Program Member
Universidad de las Américas Puebla
11.2023 - 05.2026
Environmental and Chemical Engineering
Universidad de las Américas Puebla
Environmental Engineering
University of Science and Technology Beijing