UP Campus: Guadalajara

Pablo Ignacio Sahagún Kunhardt (Zapopan, Mexico, 1988) is a professor and researcher at
the Institute of Humanities at the Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara campus.
He holds a degree in civil engineering from RWTH Aachen University in Aachen, Germany; he complemented his
education with studies in philosophy at the University of Navarra (Pamplona) and theology
at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross (Rome), where he also earned his doctorate
in philosophy.

His research focuses on phenomenology, the philosophy of the will, and
philosophical anthropology, with a particular interest in the work of Leonardo Polo and in the
dialogue between the phenomenological tradition and the philosophy of action. He has published in
various journals and publications, addressing topics such as cooperation, concausality, and
human nature. He is currently a member of the research group “Polo’s
Contribution to Theology,” as well as the “Causality and Freedom” group at the Inner Institute.
He also organizes the “Voices of Research” seminar at the Universidad
Panamericana, Guadalajara campus.

His publications include the book *Vertrauen – Erfolgsfaktor in Bauprojekten:
Eine Frage des Charakters* (AV Akademikerverlag, 2013), which focuses on trust in the
field of engineering projects, as well as the book *Cooperari sequitur co-esse* (2025), which
is part of EDUSC’s (Rome) *Human Flourishing* series. He has also published
the chapter “What Makes Us Human Is Shared Intentionality.” Michael
Tomasello, co-authored with Gonzalo Alonso-Bastarreche, in the book *Anthropological Conceptions
of the Leading Figures of the Neuroscientific Revolution*, edited by Juan
Arana and published by Tirant lo Blanch (2023).

In 2025, his articles “Human Being or Specimen of the Species?” will be published in *Studia
Poliana* (Pamplona) and “A Proposed Introduction to the Polian Approach to the Mental Limit” in *
Alpha* (Chile). The latter was written during a stay at the “de Nicola Center for Ethics
, and Culture” at the University of Notre Dame, USA.

Research Areas

• Leonardo Polo
• Philosophical anthropology

Norman Aguilar Gallegos has held a Ph.D. since 2015 from the Center for Economic, Social, and Technological Research on Agroindustry and Global Agriculture (CIESTAAM) at the Autonomous University of Chapingo (UACh). In 2019, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands. In 2023, he joined the Guadalajara campus of the National Institute of Technology ( Universidad Panamericana) as a full-time professor and researcher. Prior to that, he had been engaged in research and teaching since 2015; from 2020 to 2023, he served as a professor and researcher at CIESTAAM–UACh.

He has been a member of the SNII since 2015—then known as SECIHTI—starting as a Candidate and subsequently obtaining and renewing Level 1 certification within that system.

His main research topics are: social network analysis, the diffusion and adoption of innovations, innovation networks and systems, the evaluation of social programs, multivariate statistical analysis, social network formation sites, and, more recently, text mining and big data. Although his work has been most extensively developed in the agricultural sector, his in-depth study of Social Network Analysis has allowed him to venture into other areas, such as tourism, data science, social network formation analysis platforms, and business and organizational studies; but also in the study of scientific collaboration, the analysis of bibliometric data, and the digital footprint researchers create when engaging with various online platforms. Among his skills, he has excelled in handling and analyzing large amounts of data, as well as managing network data from social media.

This has been reflected in the publication of various indexed scientific articles, books, and book chapters. He has given lectures at national and international conferences.

Research Areas

• Social Media Analysis
• Social Media Training Sites
• Text Mining
• Big data

Lucía Alejandra Rodríguez Aceves received her Ph.D. in Management with a specialization in Strategy from EGADE Business School at Tecnológico de Monterrey in 2014, her Master’s in Business Administration from Tecnológico de Monterrey in 2008, and her Bachelor’s in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey in 2005.

She currently serves as an Assistant Research Professor at the School of Economics and Business at the Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara campus. She has served as a postdoctoral researcher at the Center for Young and Family Enterprise (CYFE) at the University of Bergamo, Italy, and as a professor of entrepreneurship at Tecnológico de Monterrey for more than eight years, where she was also responsible for the regional report of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) in Jalisco from 2015 to 2022.

He has more than 15 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels at institutions such as the Universidad Panamericana, the Tecnológico de Monterrey, the University of Bergamo, and the University of San Diego, where he has taught courses on entrepreneurship, innovation, family businesses, and management.

His research focuses on entrepreneurship, family businesses, and knowledge management, employing various methodologies such as regression analysis, SEM, SNA, and fsQCA to understand how to foster high-impact startups in university ecosystems. His work has been published in articles, book chapters, and reports focused on entrepreneurship, family businesses, and knowledge management, including in internationally indexed journals such as the *Journal of Knowledge Management*, the *Journal of Technology Transfer*, and the *European Business Review*, among others.

She has been a visiting professor at the University of San Diego and currently collaborates with the National Polytechnic Institute (UPIICSA). She has also served as a mentor in various entrepreneurship programs and is a co-founder of technology initiatives focused on science outreach.

Research Areas

• Entrepreneurship
• Family-Owned Businesses

Dr. Leticia Elizabeth Romero García
Level 1 National Researcher, SNII-SECIHTI. Full-time Research Professor at the University of the Pacific ( Universidad Panamericana), in the School of Economics and Business. Research interests include tourism, agriculture, sustainability, and technologies (smart cities and social media), applying approaches and methodologies from systems thinking, social network analysis, and bibliometrics. She has been the lead author and co-author of scientific articles and book chapters.
She has also served as co-director, primary advisor, and advisor for thesis and term paper projects for master’s and bachelor’s degree students. She reviews scientific articles for internationally and nationally indexed journals. She has participated in delivering talks and presentations at national and international events. Additionally, she has led the development of courses and symposia aimed at students.

Research Areas

• Systemic and Sustainable Management of Social Environments
• City Tourism
• Smart Cities
• Content Analysis

Professor Edgardo Muñoz holds a Doctor of Law degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Basel, Switzerland; a Master of Laws degree, high honors, from the University of California, Berkeley, United States; a Master of Laws degree from the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom; a Bachelor of Laws degree from the Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico; and a university degree in law from the University of Lyon III, France. He holds Level 2 Researcher status in the National System of Researchers (CONACYT). Edgardo regularly publishes books and specialized articles in peer-reviewed and indexed journals.

Research Areas

• Resale Rights and International Contracts
• International Commercial Arbitration
• Comparative Contract Law

He holds a Ph.D. and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from CINVESTAV’s Guadalajara campus, specializing in electronic design. He graduated with a degree in Electronic and Communications Engineering from the University of Guadalajara. He is currently a candidate member of the National System of Researchers.

He has published articles in indexed scientific journals such as Elsevier and Taylor & Francis, as well as at international conferences, focusing on the following topics: DC motor control using programmable analog arrays, field-oriented control algorithms for induction motors, and power transformers. He has teaching experience at the undergraduate level, where he has taught courses in Differential Calculus, Statistics, Algorithms, and Algebra.

He has experience with mathematical computer simulations, including mathematical modeling and electrical circuit simulation, as well as with programmable hardware tools such as FPGAs, DSPs, and FPAAs.

Research Areas

• Integration of Mechanical Systems with Programmable Digital Systems
• Digital Control of Electric Motors
• Power Converters

Héctor Rubén Acevedo Parra is a full-time research professor at the Universidad Panamericana, where he earned his Doctor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. He holds a specialization in Anthropology and Ethics, as well as a specialization in Teaching Competencies. He is a member of the SNII, and his research focuses on energy, polymers, and additive manufacturing; he has published works on these topics and holds a patent and a utility model granted by the IMPI.

Research Areas

• Energy
• Polymers
• Additive Manufacturing

Gloria Isabel Lizárraga Álvarez holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a Master's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance. She has completed her Ph.D. in Administrative Sciences and is currently in the process of obtaining her certification and degree.

She serves as a university professor and Academic Director of Finance, contributing to academic coordination and the enhancement of educational quality in the field of finance.

He has participated in research on educational innovation, notably through his collaboration on the study “Enhancing Learning of Accounting Principles Through Experiential Learning in a Board Game,” which focuses on the use of experiential learning to strengthen understanding of basic accounting principles through instructional tools.

His academic interests focus on business strategies, particularly in the areas of strategic management, business competitiveness, and organizational leadership, with an emphasis on small and medium-sized enterprises.

Research Areas

• Business Strategies

He is a professor and researcher at the Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara Campus, with a strong academic and professional background in the fields of engineering and construction. He has more than 15 years of teaching experience, instructing undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral courses in areas such as construction planning and control, project management, building systems, and physical systems modeling.

He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering with a focus on Civil Engineering in Planning, along with graduate-level training in Construction Management, which has enabled him to develop a comprehensive perspective that combines academic rigor with professional practice. His research focuses on sustainability and the optimization of construction processes, highlighting his knowledge and application of international indicators such as the UI GreenMetric, which are designed to evaluate and improve the environmental performance of institutions and projects. He is a Candidate-level member of the National System of Researchers (SNI), a recognition that attests to the quality and relevance of his scientific work.

Throughout his career, he has supervised more than 50 undergraduate and graduate theses, contributing to the development of highly specialized human capital. He also serves as Academic Coordinator of the Master’s Program in Construction and is actively involved as a project management consultant for major business groups.

Professionally, he has more than 29 years of experience in the construction industry, having held management positions at leading companies and participated in large-scale projects in the industrial, healthcare, tourism, and infrastructure sectors. His profile combines technical expertise, management skills, and a clear focus on innovation and sustainability in the built environment.

Research Areas

• Construction Project Management
• Sustainability in Construction
• Project Simulation and Planning
• Sustainability in Water and Energy Management

Ph.D. in Behavior Analysis and Master’s degree in Neuroscience from the University of Guadalajara; Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from ITESO; specialization in Immunology at the Gould & Stephano Laboratory; specialization in Neurofeedback in the U.S. Postdoctoral fellowship from the Secretariat of Science, Humanities, Technology, and Innovation (SECIHTI): Decision-making and stress.

Her career has focused on teaching, research, and private practice. She has served as a professor and thesis advisor at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. She has published articles in national and international peer-reviewed journals and book chapters, and has also edited two popular science books on the topic of self-care. She is a Level I member of the National System of Researchers (SNII).

Behavioral therapist with over 20 years of experience treating behavioral, neurodevelopmental, and mental health issues; also provides training to schools, government agencies, and healthcare institutions.

She is currently a research professor at the School of Education and Psychology at the Universidad Panamericana.

Research Areas

• The Interaction of Protective Factors, Sociocultural Variables, and Psychophysiological Mechanisms in Physical and Mental Health: A Perspective from Experimental Behavior Analysis and the Neurosciences