Topiltzin CONTRERAS MACBEATH

PhD from Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), United Kingdom. For the past 40 years, has been a researcher at the Center for Biological Research of the Autonomous University of the State of Morelos (UAEM) Mexico, where he is responsible for the Conservation Biology working group. Author of 34 scientific articles, 62 Red List publications, four books, and contributions to 43 books, as well as 37 outreach publications. Participates in numerous international scientific committees. Is currently Co-Chair of the IUCN/SSC Freshwater Conservation Committee, as well as a member of the Steering Committee of the Species Survival Commission of. Was President of the Mexican Society of Zoology, Director of the Center for Biological Research, General Director of Research and Graduate Studies, and Academic Secretary of UAEM. Served as Secretary of Sustainable Development of the State of Morelos from 2012 to 2018. Recently received the Sir Peter Scott Award, the highest recognition awarded by the Species Survival Commission for a career in conservation.