Dr. Vázquez’s career reaches a new international dimension with his incorporation into the editorial team of Next Research, a scientific journal from Elsevier that brings together research from different areas of knowledge.
Dr. José Luis Vázquez-Vázquez, a full-time professor in the Department of Science and Mathematics at Texas State University Querétaro, was appointed Scientific Editor of Next Research, a multidisciplinary scientific journal published by Elsevier, one of the most recognized academic publishers in the world.
This appointment represents an important step in his professional career and will allow him to contribute directly to the evaluation, quality and dissemination of scientific research developed in different parts of the world.
Next Research: a standard-bearer in international research
Next Research is an open access scientific journal that brings together research from various disciplines, including natural sciences, technology, medicine and social sciences, with the purpose of contributing to the development and dissemination of knowledge.
As Scientific Editor, Dr. Vázquez-Vázquez will participate in the evaluation of manuscripts and the coordination of peer review processes, an essential procedure to ensure that published research meets standards of scientific rigor, quality and academic integrity.
The journal is part of the Elsevier portfolio, an international scientific publisher responsible for publications such as The Lancet and specialized platforms such as ScienceDirect, which facilitate access to and dissemination of research in the global academic community.
His inclusion in this editorial space recognizes his experience as a researcher and expands his participation in the processes that contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge.
A scientific career with international reach
Dr. José Luis Vázquez-Vázquez holds a PhD in Biotechnology from the Autonomous Metropolitan University, Iztapalapa Unit, and completed a postdoctoral stay at the Centro de Investigación y Asistencia en Tecnología y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco (CIATEJ).
Throughout his career, he has developed research in areas such as microbiology, mycology, biotechnology and bioremediation, with special interest in the study of fungi, the production of enzymes and the development of bioprocesses with industrial and environmental applications.
His academic contributions include publications in scientific journals, book chapters, and his participation as a co-inventor in a patent application filed with the Instituto Mexicano de la Propiedad Industrial (IMPI), reflecting the connection between scientific research and its possible practical applications.
In addition to his research, he has international teaching experience in Mexico and China, including his collaboration with the Weiming Chongqing Institute. His career also encompasses training new researchers and science outreach, bringing specialized knowledge to diverse academic communities.
Professors with global experience who enrich university education
University education takes on a broader dimension when students have the opportunity to learn from professors who are actively involved in research, innovation, and knowledge development at an international level.
At Texas State University Querétaro, having professors like Dr. José Luis Vázquez-Vázquez allows students to approach perspectives that go beyond the classroom, connecting academic foundations with professional experiences, scientific advances, and real challenges in their areas of study.
Through an American educational model, taught entirely in English and in a multicultural environment, students can develop a global vision, strengthen their critical thinking and prepare to explore academic and professional opportunities in different international contexts.
The appointment of Dr. Vázquez-Vázquez as scientific editor of Next Research not only represents recognition of his career, but also reflects the importance of learning from professors whose experience and research transcend borders.
Texas State University Querétaro and Elisia Education Hub celebrate this new academic achievement and congratulate Dr. José Luis Vázquez-Vázquez for continuing to contribute to the development of science and the training of new generations.
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