José Sarukhán Kermez
José Sarukhán Kermez (born 15 July 1940) is a plant biologist and ecologist. He is currently the National Coordinator for Mexico’s National Commission for Knowledge and Use of Biodiversity (CONABIO). He received a B.A. from National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in 1964, a Masters from Postgraduate College (Chapingo), and a Ph.D. (Ecology) from the University of Wales. A known expert in the biodiversity of Mexico, Sarukhán’s main interests include tropical ecology, plant population ecology, and the systems ecology of both temperate and tropical ecosystems, as well as training and education. He has published over 110 research papers and authored and co-authored several books.
José Sarukhán Kermez | |
|---|---|
| Rector of the National Autonomous University of Mexico | |
| In office 2 January 1989 – 6 January 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Jorge Carpizo McGregor |
| Succeeded by | Francisco Barnés de Castro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 July 1940 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Spouse |
Adelaida Casamitjana Vives
(m. 1963) |
| Children | 2, including Arturo |
| Alma mater | National Autonomous University of Mexico (BS) Colegio de Postgraduados (MS) University of Wales (PhD) |
| Profession | Biologist |
| Awards | Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement (2017) Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award (2016) Fellow of The Royal Society (2003) Fellow of the National College (1987) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Population ecology, conservation biology, sustainable development, education |
| Institutions | National Autonomous University of Mexico |
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