Alejandro Nunez Cardenas


Alejandro Nunez Cardenas

College Of Arts And Sciences

Department of Natural Sciences


Adjunct Faculty



anunezcarde@tamusa.edu
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BIOGRAPHY

"About Me & My Projects"

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Biology
Texas A&M University–San Antonio, August 2024
Focus: Computational molecular evolution, bioinformatics, biostatistics
GPA: 3.69

Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Texas A&M University–San Antonio, May 2022
Graduated Cum Laude
Focus: Research methods, statistics, physiological psychology

Associate of Arts in Psychology
Alamo Colleges, 2016

Additional Certifications & Training:

  • Psicoterapeuta Didáctico Endocéntrico, IIEPS (2000 - ongoing development)
  • Tiny Habits Academy & Coach.me Online Coaching Certification (BJ Fogg, 2014-2015)
  • Licensed Master Practitioner of Neurolinguistic Programming (Gabriel Guerrero, 2000; renewed 2007)
  • Design Human Engineering International Certifications (Richard Bandler & Gabriel Guerrero, 2000, 2003)

PUBLICATIONS

Book Contributions

  • Núñez Cárdenas, A. (2024). Introduction. In H. Villarreal Nieto, Fundamentos 2 de la Psicología Endocéntrica. Editorial NeuroLógica/IIEPS.
  • Núñez Cárdenas, A. (2023). Epilogue. In H. Villarreal Nieto, Fundamentos 1 de la Psicología Endocéntrica. Editorial NeuroLógica/IIEPS.

Editorial Work

  • Núñez Cárdenas, A. (Editor). (2023). From the Texas Prairie to the Mountain Top by Sidney Randolph Bonvallet. 351-page memoir.
  • Magazine Column
    "Interacciones" Column, Endocentric Psychology Magazine (2018–2021) Selected titles: "Misterio personal en una era digital", "Diligencia en Inteligencia Original para una adaptación con Inteligencia Artificial", "Gravedad 0 para la regeneración del soma y del planeta" (2019)
  • Newsletter Design & Production
    Endocéntrica Newsletter (2025 editions) – Design, elaboration, and production

In Progress

  • Co-author: El Campo Informacional (Editorial Neurologica forthcoming)
  • Co-author: El Origen (Editorial Neurologica forthcoming)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & SERVICE

Instituto de Investigación y Entrenamiento en Psicología (IIEPS), Mexico Psicoterapeuta Didáctico Endocéntrico (2000–Present)
Research & Development Collaborator, Centro de Investigación y Teorías (CIT)
Research Protocol Developer, Centro de Estudios Integrales (CEI)
Active member, Diálogos Endocéntricos
Designed and facilitated psychophysiological research protocols (EEG, CES, HRV) for 2025 research cycle

PREVIOUS LEADERSHIP ROLES

Associate-Director of Operations, Vivencias S.C., Querétaro, Mexico (2000–2006)

Founder & Manager, IIEPS Querétaro Extension (2003–2007)

Program Development:Designed and presented "Diplomado para la Paz" curriculum for Universidad Albert Einstein (UAE), Mexico.

Developed customer service enhancement seminars for corporate clients including Televisa, Honda, Kraft, and state education departments (Mexico, 2000s)

TECHNICAL SKILLS & METHODOLOGIES

Computational & Statistical
Programming: R, Python
Bioinformatics: AlphaFold2, PyMOL, ChimeraX, Bio3D, UGENE
Statistical Analysis: Biostatistics pipelines, data visualization, LLM-assisted workflows

Laboratory Techniques
PCR and gel electrophoresis
DNA sequencing and isolation
Bacterial culture techniques
Protein purification and analysis
Agarose gel electrophoresis for DNA analysis

Psychophysiological Methods
EEG systems (Emotiv EPOC X)
CES devices (Alpha-Stim)
HRV (Heart Rate Variability) measurement
Entrainment protocols (light and sound)

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Stress physiology and adaptation at molecular, cellular, and systems levels
  • Psychophysiological measurement (EEG, HRV, CES) and individual differences in autonomic reactivity
  • Computational approaches to protein structure prediction and evolutionary adaptation
  • Bioinformatics and biostatistics
  • Integration of biological research methodologies with behavioral and physiological psychology

Course Teachings

SubjectNumberSectionDescriptionTermSyllabi
BIOL 2401 01L Anatomy & Physiology I Lab Spring 2026 Syllabus
BIOL 2402 05L Anatomy & Physiology II Lab Spring 2026 Syllabus
BIOL 2401 05L Anatomy & Physiology I Lab Spring 2026 Syllabus
BIOL 1106 03L General Biology Lab I Spring 2026 Syllabus