If you are a student of Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or Aeronautical Engineering and are interested in discovering how scientific research is conducted, our team offers you an excellent opportunity to begin your career. Whether you need to complete your community service, your undergraduate thesis, or are considering a master's or doctoral degree, you can participate as Research Assistant in fluid mechanics, acoustics, and energy systems. Your participation will not only enrich your academic training but also contribute to a broader scientific community dedicated to solving practical and fundamental problems. By joining us, you will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge experimental and theoretical techniques, work alongside active researchers and students with diverse perspectives and similar goals, and take your first steps toward a career as a scientist, engineer, or teacher. Community service projects and short-term research stays are an excellent way to explore research before deciding on a thesis or graduate studies. We welcome curious and motivated students eager to learn and create new knowledge!
Most undergraduate programs at UNAM require the completion of 480 hours of community service. We are seeking students from within and outside of UNAM interested in beginning research in community service projects within the following related fields:
Physics
Engineering in Biomedical Systems
Mechanical Engineering
Architecture
Aeronautic Engineering
Communication Sciences
In recent years, academic and research careers have become increasingly competitive, demanding not only strong technical skills but also creativity, perseverance, and a genuine curiosity about how nature and technology work. The best way to prepare for this path is to get involved in research from a young age, gaining hands-on experience that helps students understand what it truly means to be a scientist, researcher, and teacher. While I am excited to prepare students at all levels, I believe it is best to begin research work early on, ideally in the second half of an undergraduate degree. In our team, we invite students of all levels to participate in basic research projects where they can explore fundamental questions in fluid mechanics and acoustics while developing the analytical and experimental skills that form the basis of a successful research career. Working with us offers students the opportunity to learn by doing, contribute to ongoing discoveries, and begin forging their own path in the scientific community.
The majors most closely related to the research projects we develop in our team are:
Physics
Aeronautical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Biomedical Systems Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Although the projects are not limited to students of these majors.
Students from the following graduate programs (Master's and Doctoral) are the most relevant to the research projects of the working group:
Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering (Thermofluids)
Graduate Program in Electrical Engineering (Instrumentation)
Graduate Program in Physical Sciences (Continuous Media)
Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering (Complex Materials)
The following is a list of projects that are ready to be started.
Analizar experimentalmente el comportamiento dinámico de altavoces excitados por señales sinusoidales.
To experimentally analyze the acoustic resonance modes in the cavities of stringed musical instruments.
Design, build and characterize an experimental low thermal loss magnetic bearing.
Develop a comprehensive architectural project for the spatial and functional restructuring of the laboratory.
We invite students interested in continuing their scientific training after their undergraduate degree to pursue a master's degree at UNAM within the Engineering, Physical Sciences, or Materials Science and Engineering programs. There, they can develop research projects in areas such as fluid mechanics, acoustics, image processing, and energy systems. Admission calls are published twice a year, with dates that vary slightly depending on the program: for the Engineering Postgraduate Program, the call typically opens at the end of May, with registration between August and September; for Physical Sciences, calls are published every semester, with start dates in August and February; and for Materials Science and Engineering, the registration and document submission periods usually take place between January and February or August, depending on the semester. Since the dates change each year, it is important to consult the instructions for each call in advance to prepare a successful application.
We invite postdoctoral researchers in Physics, Engineering, and related fields to join our team, where they can collaborate on projects in fluid mechanics, acoustics, energy systems, and image processing, developing new ideas and contributing to expanding the frontiers of knowledge. Application deadlines for postdoctoral fellowships at UNAM vary depending on the start date: there are generally two calls for applications per year, with deadlines for the first semester in March or April and for the second semester in September or November, although each entity (such as DGAPA or the various institutes) may have its own schedule. For the 2025 call for postdoctoral fellowships from SEHCITI, applications were accepted from April 1 to May 16, while the call for new fellowships was issued on March 31, 2025, with a second deadline in May. Although dates may change each year, it is recommended to submit your application before these dates. Joining our team offers the opportunity to advance innovative projects, gain interdisciplinary experience, and actively contribute to the UNAM scientific community.