Julio Cesar Castillo Rodriguez
Postdoctoral stay. Department of Chemistry · Metropolitan Autonomous University
Research Interests
Photocatalysis, synthesis of photocatalytic materials applied in the degradation of POPs in wastewater and hydrogen production
Biography
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, a Master's degree, and a Doctorate in Chemistry. My research has focused on the design of materials for the catalytic photodegradation of persistent organic pollutants in water and on the production of H2 through photocatalysis. I am currently a postdoctoral fellow at the Metropolitan Autonomous University (UAM) as part of the Postdoctoral Fellowships in Mexico program, sponsored by the SECIHTI (Secretariat of Science, Technology, and Innovation). My main objectives are to contribute to scientific and educational advancements in chemistry and photocatalysis, addressing environmental and energy challenges. I utilize tools such as advanced chemical analysis, materials characterization, and computational simulations to research and develop new catalytic materials and processes. In my teaching, I enjoy sharing my scientific knowledge with students, combining research with practical laboratory work to reinforce their understanding and prep
Education
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Metropolitan Autonomous University. Master's degree in Chemistry, Metropolitan Autonomous University. PhD in Chemistry, Metropolitan Autonomous University. Postdoctoral fellowship, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Barcelona. Postdoctoral fellowship, Department of Chemistry, Metropolitan Autonomous University.
Recent Scopus Publications
- Photo-Assisted Catalytic Degradation of 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol by Mixed Oxides Co3O4–CoFe2O4 Derived from Hydrotalcites
- Novel hydrochar-modified hydrozincite designed and applied for the efficient degradation of pollutants in wastewater treatment
- Novel SnO2-modified hydrozincite photocatalyst: Material design and application in efficient micropollutants degradation in wastewater
- Efficient photodegradation of phenol in wastewater using ZnAl–Bi photocatalysts analysing the effect of Bi content on ZnAl LDH synthesized in one step
- High photoactivity of ZrxOy-Bi2O2(CO3) composite materials prepared by one-step synthesis for efficient photodegradation of 4-chlorophenol in water
Links
- ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1864-5766
- Google Scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=7kNsNWIAAAAJ
- Scopus https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57207253128