At the intersection of computational biology, psychophysiology, and transformative psychology, I build research protocols, teach university science, and accompany individuals through structured processes of self-inquiry and personal exploration.
My focus: human adaptation under environmental stressors and the perceptual-cognitive processes that shape experience.
Current Focus & Previous Projects
Bridging academic research, teaching practice, and applied personal-development methodologies.
Psychophysiological protocols development (EEG and CES) at IIEPS facilities in Querétaro, Mexico. (Aug & Dec 2025; ongoing collaboration). Designed and implemented psychophysiological research protocols incorporating EEG and CES devices for the 2024-2028 IIEPS research cycle, establishing standardized methods for measuring our brain's response and cognitive state changes through specific timeline and intermediate processes which create our reality through: perception, experience and consciousness .
Computational molecular adaptation research in anchialine cave shrimp (Typhlatya dzilamensis): AlphaFold2 structure prediction, B-factor analysis, and normal mode analysis pipelines. Applied computational structural biology methods (AlphaFold2, molecular modeling) to investigate protein adaptation in extreme environments, specifically studying mitochondrial chain complexes and its proteins in cave-adapted shrimp.
Education
Master of Science in Biology — Texas A&M University–San Antonio (Aug 2024). Focus: computational molecular evolution, bioinformatics, biostatistics.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology — Texas A&M University–San Antonio (May 2022). Graduated Cum Laude. Focus: research methods, statistics, physiological psychology.
Selected Experience
Adjunct Professor — Texas A&M University–San Antonio (2024–Present)
Anatomy & Physiology I & II, General Biology I & Gentics Labs (Graduate Teaching Assistant, 2022–2024).
Graduate Research — Molecular Adaptation in Anchialine Cave Shrimp (2022–2024)
Investigated stress tolerance and environmental adaptation in Typhlatya dzilamensis (Yucatán cenotes).
Used AlphaFold2 and statistical pipelines in R/Python to link protein structure, dynamics, and function.
Presentation: Literary Review 2024 — “Linking Protein Structure and Function for Anchialine Cave Shrimp.”
IIEPS Research Collaboration (2000–Present; protocol development 2025–Present)
Active participant and collaborator within IIEPS (CIT/CEI ecosystem; Endocentric Dialogues).
Co-developed and facilitated EEG/CES-based exploratory protocols (Aug & Dec 2025).
Program Development & Leadership (Mexico and U.S.)
Vivencias S.C. (2000–2006): co-founded and directed seminars and organizational change programs across central Mexico.
IIEPS Querétaro Extension (2003–2009): established and managed the Institute’s regional extension.
Breathe-Respira (2017–2020): case manager focused on counseling, spirituality, and multicultural education.
App Developer & Product Designer (2024–Present)
CIT / IIEPS / NeuroLógica Producciones — Remote collaboration with Mexico
Leading development of two mobile applications supporting IIEPS research and educational programs:
"EndocentricDream1App" — Lucid dreaming training app featuring audio inductions, journaling, and structured exercises for consciousness exploration research and didactic courses.
"MoonaturalCycles" — A privacy-first journaling app designed for women interested in exploring connections between their daily experiences and natural cycles.
Technical Contributions:
Full-stack development (React/TypeScript, PWA architecture)
Privacy-by-design data architecture (local-first storage, encryption)
Interactive data visualization with educational context
HIPAA-grade security implementation (for data protection only, no medical claim)
User research and ethical framework development
R, Python, AlphaFold2, PyMOL, ChimeraX, Bio3D, statistical analysis pipelines, LLM-assisted workflows and prompt design since 2022.
EEG systems (Emotiv), CES devices (Alpha-Stim, MindAlive), HRV measurement, entrainment protocols (audio-visual), research protocols.
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For General Contact:
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• elalexnc@gmail.com
For Academic Inquiries:
For questions about research, teaching, or doctoral collaboration:
• anunezcarde@tamusa.edu
Location: San Antonio, Texas
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