Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Mexico
👨🎓Profiles
🎓 Early Academic Pursuits
Dr. Isela Rojas embarked on her academic journey at the Autonomous University of Querétaro (UAQ-FC), Mexico, where she earned her professional title and MSc. degree. She further advanced her studies by obtaining a Ph.D. degree from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Faculty of Chemistry. Her educational foundation in chemistry and nutrition laid the groundwork for her future contributions to research and academia.
👩🏫 Professional Endeavors
Since 1991, Dr. Rojas has been dedicated to training undergraduate and postgraduate students in Nutrition, Food Chemistry, and Medicinal Chemistry at UAQ-FC. Her career as a professor and researcher has not only shaped the academic paths of countless students but has also significantly contributed to the university’s growth in these specialized fields.
🔬 Contributions and Research Focus
Dr. Rojas’s research primarily focuses on the chemical and nutritional analysis of natural products. She investigates the role of micronutrients in bone mass development and the bioavailability of minerals in plant-based products. Additionally, her work extends to developing sustainable technologies aimed at enhancing nutraceutical ingredients in foods and minimizing raw material waste, contributing to global sustainability efforts.
🌍 Impact and Influence
Her academic and research endeavors have fostered strong collaborations with national and international institutions, such as UNAM, the Autonomous University of Nuevo León, the Autonomous Metropolitan University, and international centers like the University of the Valley of Guatemala and the National University of Colombia. These collaborations have led to student mobility programs and numerous joint research publications, strengthening scientific ties worldwide.
📊 Academic Citations and Publications
Dr. Rojas has made significant contributions to scientific research, with 37 publications in international indexed journals, 25 national and 15 international presentations, and five book chapters. She has successfully completed six research projects and is currently leading two ongoing projects. Her citation index includes an impressive h-index of 29 and an i10 index of 41. She has also published one patent, showcasing her ability to innovate within her field. Additionally, she has fostered strong collaborations with national and international institutions, including UNAM, the Autonomous University of Nuevo León, the National University of Colombia, and others, enhancing student mobility and contributing to the publication of scientific articles
🏅 Technical Skills and Expertise
Her expertise spans multiple disciplines within chemistry and nutrition, with a focus on natural product analysis, mineral bioavailability, and nutraceutical development. She is also skilled in scientific research methodologies, chemical analysis techniques, and sustainable food technologies.
🎓 Teaching Experience and Mentorship
Dr. Rojas has played a pivotal role in mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students for over three decades. Her dedication to education has influenced many emerging scientists and professionals in the field of chemistry and nutrition.
🔮 Legacy and Future Contributions
Looking ahead, Dr. Rojas aims to continue her research on sustainable food technologies and nutritional science innovations. She remains committed to mentoring young researchers, fostering academic collaborations, and contributing to the global scientific community through impactful research and publications.
📖Notable Publications
Physicochemical Characterization of Nopal Pads (Opuntia ficus indica) and Dry Vacuum Nopal Powders as a Function of the Maturation
Authors: ME Rodríguez-García, C De Lira, E Hernández-Becerra, …
Journal: Plant Foods for Human Nutrition
Year: 2007
Spasmolytic Effects, Mode of Action, and Structure−Activity Relationships of Stilbenoids from Nidema boothii
Authors: Y Hernández-Romero, JI Rojas, R Castillo, A Rojas, R Mata
Journal: Journal of Natural Products
Year: 2004
Smooth muscle relaxing activity of gentiopicroside isolated from Gentiana spathacea
Authors: A Rojas, M Bah, JI Rojas, DM Gutiérrez
Journal: Planta Medica
Year: 2000
Physicochemical and rheological characterization of Opuntia ficus mucilage at three different maturity stages of cladode
Authors: M Contreras-Padilla, ME Rodríguez-García, E Gutiérrez-Cortez, …
Journal: European Polymer Journal
Year: 2016
Smooth muscle relaxing flavonoids and terpenoids from Conyza filaginoides
Authors: RBEL R. Mata, A. Rojas, L. Acevedo, S. Estrada, F. Calzada, I. Rojas
Journal: Planta Medica
Year: 1997