Students.

“During my doctorate, I had the opportunity to have Luis H. Reyes as my main supervisor. His guidance was characterized by an academic openness that allowed me to explore my own research interests, combined with constant guidance that fostered autonomy in my formative process. Furthermore, his supervisory style was considerate and respectful of my time, offering solid academic guidance while respecting my work rhythms. His approachability, genuineness, and willingness to provide support with resources and tools were fundamental to my growth as a researcher.”

“As my doctoral thesis director, LuisH demonstrated a remarkable capacity for strategic and methodological guidance. His mentorship was distinguished by the combination of academic rigor, business practicality, and sensitivity to the particularities of each student, which helped to maximize my abilities. In my case, his guidance was decisive in structuring and strengthening my doctoral project, providing not only specialized knowledge but also confidence and motivation at every stage of the process.”

“During my doctoral studies, I had the opportunity to be advised by Dr. Luis H. Reyes. I witnessed his attentiveness and assertiveness in guiding my thesis development. He always gave me complete autonomy to resolve situations that arose during experiments and writing.”

“Professor Reyes's pedagogical approach, centered on project-based work and clear objectives, was decisive in my academic development. His guidance taught me to tackle complex problems with a systematic approach: breaking them down, formulating concrete hypotheses, designing rigorous tests, and executing experiments to validate them. He always encouraged me to understand phenomena in depth, avoiding 'black box' thinking and constantly asking 'why.' This practice strengthened my analytical skills and shaped how I approach research and innovation in the biomedical field today.”

“Working with Professor Luis between 2019 and 2021 was a key stage in my academic and professional development. During that time, I had the opportunity to have his support as my master's thesis advisor and, at the same time, as my supervisor in my roles as a research assistant and teaching assistant for the Unit Operations course. His passion for science and research left a significant mark on me, especially as I began my journey in the world of bioprocesses and biotechnology. Experiencing this stage during the pandemic made his guidance even more valuable; his constant support gave me peace of mind amid the uncertainty and allowed my research project to have a significant impact during a complicated time. Thanks to his guidance, I was able to focus my knowledge in an area I am passionate about, which undoubtedly defined the course of my career.”

“As my thesis advisor, one of the qualities I most highlight is the freedom he provides to explore different paths when difficulties arise. This openness fosters autonomy and critical thinking, while maintaining close and guiding support. Thanks to his guidance, I was able to strengthen my academic and professional capabilities and understand the importance of leadership that combines guidance with trust in the student.”

“Under his mentorship, I participated in a pioneering project on transmembrane peptides and later, as my M.S. thesis co-advisor, he guided my work on an antifungal hydrogel, which led to a patent submission. This experience taught me the importance of developing accessible, scalable methodologies. He conveys the conviction that science must transcend the laboratory to generate a real impact on society.”

“That versatility of Luis H. motivated me to seek him out as my thesis advisor. In this process, we designed an oxygen concentrator for its application in fish farming. During this time, it was evident not only his support in administrative matters, but also his ability to foster an environment of curiosity in which it was possible to question our methods and arrive at creative and 'out-of-the-box' solutions to overcome the challenges that arose along the way.

Today, Luis H. continues to be for me a model of innovation, adaptability, and commitment to teaching.”

“During my doctorate, Luis has been fundamental to my growth as a researcher and also as a person. He has always had the patience to listen to my doubts, to accompany me when I was stuck and to help me find new perspectives when I did not know how to move forward. Although he has taught me to take on my research independently and to recognize that this is my own process, his guidance has made the road feel like real teamwork. With him I can talk not only about academic matters, but also share personal experiences and say what I think without feeling judged. His closeness, his patience and his understanding of the difficulties of doing a doctorate have taken his guidance far beyond the strictly academic. I deeply value everything he has taught me, the trust he has placed in me and, above all, the inspiration he gives me to want to be a better researcher every day.”

“In my humble opinion, Luis H. is the definition of the word vocation. It is inspiring to see someone who is not afraid to become friends with young talents, with different talents and with different ideas.

Since I have known him, he has always sought to improve: to improve his classes, the projects he works on and his surroundings. Around him there is a constant atmosphere of growth and learning. He helps anyone who wants to bring about positive change, and he has no trouble making room in his schedule to guide those processes.

I have no problem saying that Luis is the person who has placed the most trust in me throughout my academic career. I owe him many of the opportunities I have had to push myself and explore new knowledge. He is a great inspiration to me.”