Diego research focus is on the development of sustainable bio-based materials for advance applications. He is a postdoctoral associate at the Department of Chemical Engineering at Northeastern University researching materials for neural tissue engineering. He holds a PhD in Forest Biomaterials from Auburn University, a M.Sc. in Material Design and Engineering, and a B.S. in Biological Engineering both from Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana in Mexico, his home country. He has an expertise in biopolymer surface chemistry, characterization, and 3-D assembly. Equally important is his interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion and how this can help achieve a more sustainable future.