Illya Medina Velo, PhD College of Science and EngineeringChemistry, Mathematics, and Physics Assistant Professor of Chemistry Education PhD, Chemistry, The University of Texas at El Paso MEd, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey BSc, Chemical Engineering, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua Courses Taught CHEM 1404 Introductory Chemistry CHEM 1004 Introductory Chemistry Laboratory CHEM 2415 General Chemistry I CHEM 2015 General Chemistry I Laboratory CHEM 2423 Quantitative Analysis CHEM 2023 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory CHEM 3443 Modern Analytical Techniques CHEM 3043 Modern Analytical Techniques Laboratory CHEM 3351 Inorganic Chemistry CHEM 4191 Senior Research Project Teaching Focus Analytical chemistry Environmental chemistry Research Interests and Publications Research Interests Potential application of nanomaterials for enhanced agricultural practices Peer-reviewed research articles Tamez, C., Molina-Hernandez, M., Medina-Velo, I. A., Hernandez-Viezcas, J.A., and Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. (2020) Long-term assessment of nano-copper exposure in sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum): Uptake, transport, and effects. Science of the Total Environment. 720: 137318 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.137318 Ye, Y., Cota-Ruiz K., Hernandez-Viezcas, J.A., Valdes, C., Medina-Velo, I. A., Turley, R.S., Peralta-Videa, J.R., and Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. (2020) Manganese nanoparticles control salinity-modulated molecular responses in Capsicum annuum L. through priming: A sustainable approach for agriculture. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. DOI: doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.9b05615 Medina-Velo, I. A., Zuverza-Mena, N., Tamez, C., Ye, Y., Hernandez-Viezcas, J.A., White, J.C., Peralta-Videa, J.R., and Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. (2018) Minimal transgenerational effect of ZnO nanomaterials on the physiology and nutrient profile of Phaseolus vulgaris. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 6:7924-7930. DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b01188 Apodaca, S.A., Medina-Velo, I. A., Lazarski, A.C. Flores-Margez, J.P., Peralta-Videa, J.R., and Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. (2018) Different forms of copper and kinetin impacted element accumulation and macromolecule contents in kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) seeds. Science of the Total Environment, 636:1534-1540. DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.04.360 Ochoa, L., Zuverza-Mena, N., Medina-Velo, I. A., Florez-Margez, J.P., Peralta-Videa, J.R., and Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. (2018) Copper oxide nanoparticles, combined with indole-3-acetic acid, increase iron but reduce boron in green pea (Pisum sativum) seeds. Science of the Total Environment, 634: 1238-1245. DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.04.003 Medina-Velo, I. A., Dominguez, O., Ochoa, L., Barrios, A.C., Hernandez-Viezcas, J.A., White, J.C., Peralta-Videa, J.R., and Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. (2017) Nutritional quality of bean seeds harvested from plants grown in different soils amended with coated and uncoated zinc oxide nanomaterials. Environmental Science: Nano 4:2336-2347. DOI: 10.1039/C7EN00495H Ochoa, L., Medina-Velo, I. A., Barrios, A.C., Bonilla-Bird, N.J., Peralta-Videa, J.R., and Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. (2017) Modulation of CuO nanoparticles toxicity to green pea (Pisum sativum Fabaceae) by the phytohormone indole-3-acetic acid. Science of the Total Environment, 598: 513-524. DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.04.063 Medina-Velo, I. A., Barrios, A. C. Zuverza-Mena, N., Hernandez-Viezcas, J. A., Chang, C. H., Ji, Z., Zink, J. I., Peralta-Videa, J. , and Gardea-Torresdey, J. L. (2017) Comparison of the effects of commercial coated and uncoated ZnO nanomaterials and Zn compounds in kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) plants. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 332: 214–222. DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2017.03.008 Barrios, A. C., Medina-Velo, I. A., Zuverza-Mena, N., Dominguez, O. E., Peralta-Videa, J. R., and Gardea-Torresdey, J. L. (2017) Nutritional quality assessment of tomato fruits after exposure to uncoated and citric acid coated cerium oxide nanoparticles, bulk cerium oxide, cerium acetate and citric acid. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 110:100-107. DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2016.04.017 Barrios, A. C., Rico, C. M., Trujillo-Reyes, J., Medina-Velo. A., Peralta-Videa, J. R., and Gardea-Torresdey, J. L. (2016) Effects of uncoated and citric acid coated cerium oxide nanoparticles, bulk cerium oxide, cerium acetate, and citric acid on tomato plants. Science of The Total Environment, 563-564:956-964. DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2015.11.143 Zuverza-Mena, N., Medina-Velo, I. A., Barrios, A. C., Tan, W., Peralta-Videa, J. R., and Gardea-Torresdey, J. L. (2015) Copper nanoparticles/compounds impact agronomic and physiological parameters in cilantro (Coriandrum sativum). Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts, 17:1783–1793. DOI: 1039/C5EM00329F Book chapters and review articles Wang, Y., Deng, C., Peralta-Videa, J., Rawat, S., Tan, W., Cota-Ruiz, K., Medina Velo, I., and Gardea-Torresdey, J. (under review). A critical review on the nanoparticles and rice (Oryza sativa) plants interactions: Can nanotechnology improve agricultural production? Chemosphere Ye, Y., Medina-Velo, I., A., Cota-Ruiz, K., Moreno-Olivas, F., and Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. (2019) Can abiotic stresses in plants be alleviated by manganese nanoparticles or compounds? Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 184: 109671.DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.109671 Pullagurala, V. L. R., Adisa, I. O., Rawat, S., Kim, B., Barrios A. C., Medina-Velo, I. A., Hernandez-Viezcas, J. A., Peralta-Videa J. R., Gardea-Torresdey, J. L. (2018) Finding the conditions for the beneficial use of ZnO nanoparticles towards plants-A review. Environmental Pollution, 241:1175-1184. DOI: 1016/j.envpol.2018.06.036 Medina-Velo, I. A., Adisa, I., Tamez, C., Peralta-Videa, J.R., and Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. (2017) Effects of surface coating on the bioactivity of engineered nanoparticles: Lessons learned from higher plants. In: Yan, B., Zhou, H., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. (Eds.) Bioactivity of Engineered Nanoparticles, Chapter 3, pages 43-61. Springer, Singapore ISBN 978-981-10-5864-6 Medina-Velo, I., Peralta-Videa, J. and Gardea-Torresdey, J. (2017) Assessing plant uptake and transport mechanisms of engineered nanomaterials from soil. MRS Bulletin 42, 5: 379-384. DOI: 1557/mrs.2017.87 Medina-Velo, I. A., Zuverza-Mena, N., Tan, W., Hernandez-Viezcas, J.A., Peralta-Videa, J.R., and Gardea-Torresdey, J. L. (2016) Biophysical methods of detection and quantification of uptake, translocation and accumulation of nanoparticles. In C. Kole, S. Sakhtikumar, and M. Khodakovskaya (Eds.) Plant Nanotechnology: Principles and Practices, chapter 3, pages 29–63. Springer-Verlag GmbH DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-42154-4_3 Awards and Honors 2020– “Building an Education and Research Program in Nano-enabled agriculture at a rural Non-Land-Grant College” $142,110 for 36 months awarded by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture/ United States Department of Agriculture as part of the Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program |Role: Co-PI and Program Manager 2020– Excellence in Research Award, Western New Mexico University 2018– Member of the National System of Investigators, category I, Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia, MX. 2017– Travel Award, First Pan American Congress of Nanotechnology. 2016– Student Travel Award, Sustainable Nanotechnology Organization (SNO). 2016– Student Travel Award, Student Government Association, UTEP. 2016– Graduate School Travel Award, University of Texas at El Paso. 2014– Graduate Studies Fellowship, CONACYT, MX 2007– Premio Estatal de la Juventud for Outstanding Academic Performance, Government of Chihuahua, MX. Previous Academic/Professional Positions 08/2018– 12/2020, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Western New Mexico University – Silver City, NM 01/2014– 05/2018, Assistant Instructor, The University of Texas at El Paso – El Paso, TX Research Assistant, University of California-Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology – El Paso, TX 01/2009– 12/2013, High School Teacher, Colegio de Bachilleres del Estado de Chihuahua – Chihuahua, MX 08/2012–12/2013, Lecturer, Veterinaria Educación Profesional – Chihuahua, MX 08/2006– 11/2008, Lecturer, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua – Chihuahua, MX Additional information Professional memberships 2018-Present– Sigma Xi: The Scientific Research Honor Society 2016-Present– American Chemical Society 2016-Present– Sustainable Nanotechnology Organization Service to the Scientific Community 2016 – Present, Sustainable Nanotechnology Organization, Volunteer and invited contributor 2017 – Present, Scientific Journals, Invited reviewer Personal and family information Medina enjoys making crafts and spending time with her dog, Loki. Dr. Medina has been part of the Catholic church since her childhood where she has had positions as a teen leader, retreat coordinator, lector, communion minister, and social media manager.
