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Curriculum Vitae
Monserrat Bizarro Sordo
Researcher
Department of Condensed Matter and Cryogenics,
Materials Research Institute, National Autonomous Universiyy of Mexico (UNAM).
Personal Data
Date of birth: July 10th, 1978.
Place of birth: Mexico City, Mexico.
Citizenship: Mexican.
E-mail: [email protected]
Education
* Ph.D. in Materials Science (Graduated with honours may 25th, 2007). Materials Research
Institute, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.
Area: Electronic materials.
Research Thesis: “Study of the insulating properties of Zr-Al-O thin films prepared by
spray pyrolysis”.
* B. Sc. Physics (1996-2001) Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.
Thesis: “Study of the photoconductivity of SiO2:DR1 films as a function of the chorona
dipolar orientation”.
Research interests:
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Metal oxide thin films deposited by spray pyrolysis.
Semiconductors thin films with photocatalytic properties.
Luminescence and thin film electroluminescent devices.
Nanostructures and nanotechnology.
Distinctions
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Member of the National Research System (SNI) Level 1 since January 2009.
UNAM-PRIDE level C.
L’Oréal-UNESCO-AMC Grant for Women in Science 2011.
Publications
Articles in international journals
1. K. Barrera-Mota, M. Bizarro, M. Castellino, A. Tagliaferro, A. Hernández, S. E.
Rodil. “Spray deposited β-Bi2O3 nanostructured films with visible photocatalytic
activity for solar water treatment”. Photochem. Photobiol. Sci. 14 (2015) 11101119. DOI: 10.1039/c4pp00367e.
2. J. Tadeo-León, S. Fomine, M. Bizarro, P. Guadarrama. “Fully conjugated pushpull dendrons with hogh dipole moments in excited state; synthesis and theoretical
rarionalization” J. Phys. Org. Chem. (2015) DOI: 10.1002/poc.3411
3. L. Moreno, C. Sánchez-Aké, M. Bizarro. “Double-beam pulsed laser deposition
for the growth of Al-incorporated ZnO thin films”. Appl. Surf. Sci. 302 (2014) 4651. Factor de impacto 2.538.
4. M. Bizarro, E. Martínez-Padilla. “Visible light responsive photocatalytic ZnO:Al
decorated with Ag nanoparticles” Thin Solid Films 553 (2014) 179-183.
5. E.B. Ramírez, M. Bizarro, J.C. Alonso. “Synthesis and characterization of thin
film electroluminescent devices all-prepared by ultrasonic spray pyrolysis”. Thin
Solid Films 548 (2013) 255-258. Factor de impacto 1.867.
6. R.C. Dante, P. Martín-Ramos, F.M. Sánchez-Arévalo, L. Huerta, M. Bizarro, L.M.
Navas-Garcia, J. Martín-Gil. “Synthesis of crumpled nanosheets of polymeric
carbon nitride from melamine cyanurate” J. Solid State Chem. 201 (2013) 153-163.
Factor de impacto 2.159.
7. P. Pradhan, J.C. Alonso, M. Bizarro. “Photocatalytic performance of ZnO:Al films
under different light sources” Int. J. Photoenergy (2012) Article ID 780462, 7
pages. DOI: 10.1155/2012/780462. Factor de impacto 1.769.
8. M. L. Ojeda, M. Bizarro, A. Campero. “Evaluation of the structural, optical and
photocatalytic properties of nitrogen-fluorine co-doped TiO2 thin films” J. Sol-Gel
Sci. Technol. (2011) DOI: 10.1007/s10971-011-2561-1.
9. P. Alfaro, R. Cisneros, M. Bizarro, M. Cruz-Irisson, C. Wang. “Raman Scattering
by confined optical phonons in Si and Ge nanostructures” Nanoscale, 3 (2011)
1246-1251.
10. E. Martínez-Loran, E. Alvarez-Zauco, V. A. Basiuk, E. V. Basiuk, M. Bizarro.
“Fullerene thin films functionalized by 1,5-Diaminonaphtalene: preparation ad
properties” J. Nanosci. Nanotechno. 11 (2011) 5569-5573. Impact Factor 1.435.
11. M. Bizarro, A. Sánchez-Arzate, I. Garduño-Wilches, J.C. Alonso, A. Ortiz.
“Synthesis and characterization of ZnO and ZnO:Al by spray pyrolysis with high
photocatalytic properties”. Catal. Today 166 (2011) 129-134. Impact Factor 3.526.
12. I.A. Garduño, J.C. Alonso, M. Bizarro, R. Ortega, L. Rodríguez-Fernández, A.
Ortiz. “Optical and electrical properties of lithium doped nickel oxide films
deposited by spray pyrolysis onto alumina substrates” J. Cryst. Growth 312 (2010)
3276-3281. Impact Factor: 1.534.
13. M. Bizarro. “High photocatalytic efficiency of ZnO and ZnO:Al nanostructured
films deposited by spray pyrolysis” Appl. Catal. B 97 (2010) 198-203.
Impact Factor 5.252
14. L. Fomina, G. Zaragoza-Galán, M. Bizarro, J. Godínez-Sánchez, I. P. Zaragoza, R.
Salcedo. “Semiconductor behavior of 2,5-aromatic disubstituted pirroles, viewed
from an experimental and theoretical perspective” Mater. Chem. Phys. 124 (2010)
257-263. Impact Factor 2.015.
15. M. F. García-Sánchez, A. Ortiz, G. Santana, M. Bizarro, J. Peña, F. CruzGandarilla, M. A. Aguilar-Frutis, J. C. Alonso. “Synthesis and characterization of
nanostructured cerium dioxide thin films deposited by ultrasonic spray pyrolysis” J.
Am. Ceram. Soc. 93, 1 (2010) 155-160. Impact Factor 1.944.
16. J.C. Alonso, F.A. Pulgarín, B.M. Monroy, A. Benami, M. Bizarro, A. Ortiz.
“Visible electroluminescence from silicon nanoclusters embedded in chlorinated
silicon nitride thin films” Thin Solid Films, 518 (2010) 3891-3893. Impact Factor
1.727.
17. Remolina, A. Monroy, B.M., García-Sánchez, M.F., Ponce, A., Bizarro, M.,
Alonso, J.C., Oritz, A., Santana, G. “Polymorphous Silicon thin films obtained by
plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition using dichlorosilane as silicon
precursor” Nanotechnology 20 (2009) 245604. Impact Factor 3.137.
18. Bizarro, M. Tapia-Rodríguez, M.A., Ojeda, M. L., Alonso, J.C., Ortiz, A.
“Photocatalytic activity enhancement of TiO2 films by micro and nano-structured
surface modification” Appl. Surf. Sci. 255 (2009) 6274-6278. Impact Factor 1.616.
19. García-Sánchez, M. F., Peña, J., Ortiz, A., Santana, G., Fandiño, J., Bizarro, M.,
Cruz-Gandarilla, F., Alonso, J.C. “Nanostructured YSZ thin films for solid oxide
fuel cells deposited by ultrasonic spray pyrolysis”. Solid State Ionics. 179 (2008)
243-249. Impact Factor 2.162.
20. Bizarro, M., Alonso, J.C., Ortiz, A. “ZrAlO as a candidate for high-k dielectrics”.
Mat. Sci. Semicon. Proc. 9, 1090-1096 (2006). Impact Factor 0.388.
21. Bizarro, M., Alonso, J.C., Fandiño, J., Ortiz, A. “Effect of water addition in the
spray solution on the synthesis of Zirconium-Aluminum oxide films prepared by the
pyrosol process”. J. Electrochem. Soc. 153, 7 (2006). Impact Factor 2.241.
22. Bizarro, M., Alonso, J.C., Ortiz, A. “Effect of the process conditions on the
synthesis of Zirconium-Aluminum Oxide thin films prepared by ultrasonic spray
pyrolysis”. J. Electrochem. Soc. 152, 11 (2005). Impact Factor 2.241.
23. Reyes-Esqueda, J.A., Franco, A., Bizarro, M., García Macedo, J., Canva, M.,
Daraq, B., Levy, Y., Lahlil, K., Chaput, F., Boilot, J.-P. “Surface conductivity of
DR1-funcionalized organic-inorganic sol-gel materials”. Journal of Sol-Gel
Science and Technology 26, (2003). Impact Factor 1.393
Articles in conference proceedings
1. Bizarro, M., Fandiño, J., Alonso, J.C., Ortiz, A. “Thin Films Electroluminescent
Devices with Zirconium Aluminum Oxide Insulating films deposited by the pyrosol
process”. SID Proc. 25th International Research Conference Eurodisplay (2005). p.
382-384.
Scientific diffusion articles
1. M. Bizarro. “Materiales para combatir la contaminación del agua” Materiales
Avanzados (Revista de divulgación publicada por el Instituto de Investigaciones en
Materiales) ISSN 4665-7071. Año 8, No. 16, Febrero 2011.
2. M. Bizarro. “¿Cómo ha sido posible fabricar computadoras más veloces, con
mayor capacidad y cada vez más pequeñas?” en el libro “Cien preguntas y cien
respuestas sobre materiales”. Ed. Terracota. ISBN: 978-607-7616-75-7. Pág. 41.
México, 2011.
3. M. Bizarro. “¿Pueden ser los fotocatalizadores un arma verde contra la
contaminación?” en el libro “Cien preguntas y cien respuestas sobre materiales”.
Ed. Terracota. ISBN: 978-607-7616-75-7. Pág. 43. México, 2011.
4. Monserrat Bizarro S. Y Luis Manuel León R. “Las temperaturas bajas y sus
aplicaciones”. Ciencias. Revista de difusión de la Facultad de Ciencias, UNAM,
No.69, 2003.
Book chapters
1.
Monserrat Bizarro y Sandra E. Rodil. “Physicochemical characterization of
photocatalytic materials” en el libro: “Photocatalytic Semiconductors. Synthesis,
characterization and environmental applications”. Editado por Aracely HernándezRamírez e Iliana Medina-Ramírez. Springer, 2015. ISBN: 978-3-319-10998-5, 9783-319-10999-2 (e-book).
Participation in international conferences
1. J.C. Medina, M. Bizarro, A. Tagliaferro, M. Giorcelli, P. Silva-Bermudez, S.E.
Rodil, “Synthesis and characterization of TiO2 and Bi2O3 thin films for
photocatalytic applications”. Pacific Rim Symposium on Surfaces, Coatings and
Interfaces (PacSuf) 2014. 7-11 diciembre, Kohala Coast, Hawaii.
2. J.C. Medina, M. Bizarro, A. Tagliaferro, M. Giorcelli, P. Silva-Bermudez, S.E.
Rodil, “Comparison of the photocatalytic activity of TiO2 and Bi2O3 thin films”
VII International Conference on Surface, Materials and Vacuum. 6-10 octubre,
2014, Ensenada, B.C., México.
3. M. Giorcelli, M. Bizarro, J.C. Medina, S.E. Rodil, A. Tagliaferro, “Surface
wettability of photocatalytic oxide nanomaterials: A comparative study” VII
International Conference on Surface, Materials and Vacuum. 6-10 octubre, 2014,
Ensenada, B.C., México.
4. N.S. Portillo-Vélez, M. Bizarro, “Zinc oxide nanorods obtained by spray pyrolysis
technique”. XXIII International Materials Research Congress, Cancún, México. 1721 de agosto, 2014.
5. C.Cabrera-Muñoz, M. Bizarro, M. Giorcelli, P. Jagdale, A. Tagliaferro,
“Photoinduced wettability of photocatalytic oxide nanomaterials: A comparative
study”. XXIII International Materials Research Congress, Cancún, México. 17-21
de agosto, 2014.
6. C. Cabrera-Muñoz, M. Bizarro, “Design, manufacture and instrumentation of a
chamber to measure contact angle of photocatalytic thin films” Polymat 2013,
Huatulco, México. 13-16 octubre, 2013.
7. M. Bizarro, “Versatility of the spray pyrolysis technique in the deposition of
nanostructured films” Plática invitada, VI International Conference on Surface,
Materials and Vacuum. 23-27 septiembre 2013, Mérida, Yucatán, México.
8. K. Barrera-Mota, M. Bizarro, “Bismuth oxide thin films with visible photocatalytic
activity for degradation of dyes”, International Conference on Surface, Materials
and Vacuum. 23-27 septiembre 2013, Mérida, Yucatán, México.
9. C. Cabrera-Muñoz, M. Bizarro, “Wettability of ZnO and ZnO:Al films deposited by
spray pyrolysis” XXII International Materials Research Congress, Cancún,
México.12-16 Agosto, 2013.
10. M. Bizarro, E. Martínez-Padilla, “Visible light responsive photocatalytic ZnO:Al
films decorated with silver nanoparticles” Póster. E-MRS Spring Meeting 2013,
27-31 de mayo 2013, Estrasburgo, Francia.
11. C. Sánchez-Aké, L. Moreno, D. Acosta, M. Bizarro, “Structural, electrical and
optical properties of Al and Mn doped ZnO films grown by combinatorial pulsed
laser deposition” Póster. MRS Fall Meeting 2012, 25-30 Noviembre 2012, Boston,
EUA.
12. M. Bizarro, C. Cabrera, K.P. Zevada. “Organic dye degradation using visible light
responsive ZnO-based photocatalysts”. Polymat 2011, Huatulco, México (16 al 21
de octubre, 2011).
13. I.A. Garduño, J.C. Alonso, M. Bizarro, A. Ortiz. “Nickel oxide and lithium-doped
nickel oxide grown onto alumina substrates by the spray pyrolysis technique for gas
sensor applications”. EMRS Fall Meeting 2010, Varsovia, Polonia (13-17 de
septiembre, 2010).
14. M. Bizarro, A. Sánchez, F.M. Sánchez-Arévalo, J.C. Alonso, A. Ortiz. “Influence
of the particle geometry on the photocatalytic activity of ZnO:Al films under
sunlight irradiation” 6th European Meeting on Solar Chemistry and Photocatalysis:
Environmental Applications, Praga, República Checa (13-16 de junio, 2010).
15. E. Alvarez-Zauco, V.A. Basiuk, E.V. Basiuk, M. Bizarro. “Porphyrin-Fullerene
multi layer thin film: Preparation and properties”. EMRS Spring Meeting 2010,
Estrasburgo, Francia (7-11 de junio, 2010)
16. E. Marínez-Loran, E. Alvarez-Zauco, V.A. Basiuk, E.V. Basiuk, M. Bizarro.
“Fullerene thin films functionalized by 1,5-diaminonaphtalene: preparation and
properties”. Nanomex 2009, Ensenada, B.C., México (10-11 de noviembre, 2010).
17. Bizarro, M. J.C. Alonso, A. Ortiz. “Synthesis and characterization of
nanostructured ZnO and ZnO:Al thin films with photocatalytic properties”. XVIII
International Materials Research Congress, Cancún, México (16-21 de agosto de
2009).
18. Bizarro, M., Tapia-Rodríguez, M.A., Ojeda, M.L., Ortiz, A. “Improvement of
photocatalytic activity of TiO2 films by the adsorption of TiO2 micro-spheres”.
EMRS Fall Meeting 2008, Varsovia, Polonia (15-19 de Septiembre, 2008).
19. Cázares, A., Bizarro, M., Cruz-Irisson, M., Wang, C. “Confinement and
morphological effects on the Raman response of porous silicon: theory and
experiment”. EMRS Fall Meeting 2008, Varsovia, Polonia (15-19 de Septiembre,
2008).
20. Bizarro, M., Alonso, J.C., Ortiz, A. “ZrAlO ternary oxide as a candidate for high-k
dielectrics”. EMRS Spring Meeting 2006, Niza, Francia (29 de Mayo al 2 de Junio,
2006).
21. Bizarro, M. Fandiño, J., Alonso, J.C., Ortiz, A. “Thin Films Electroluminescent
Devices with Zirconium Aluminum Oxide Insulating films deposited by the pyrosol
process”. SID Eurodisplay 2005, Edimburgo, Escocia (19-22 de Septiembre, 2005).
22. Bizarro, M., Ortiz, A. “Electrical properties of Zr-Al-O films deposited by spray
pyrolysis”. XIII International Materials Research Congress (22-26 de Agosto,
2004).
23. Bizarro Sordo Monserrat, Terraciano, M., Lerotic, M., Orozco, L.A.
“Interferometric test for mechanical stability for a cavity QED system”. REU
Physics Symposium, State University of New York Stony Brook. (Julio, 2002).
24. Bizarro, M., García M., J. “Fotoconductividad de películas de SiO2:DR1
polarizadas por efecto corona”. XI International Materials Research Congress.
(Agosto 2002).
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Participation in national conferences: 9
Invited talks: 6
Lectures: 16 (1 course each semester)
Funded projects: 4
Students
 Undergraduate students: 11 graduated, 2 in progress
 Masters students: 1 graduated, 1 in progress
 PhD students: 2 in progress