Diego is from Mexico City, Mexico. He obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemical engineering from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Under the direction of Prof. Manuel José Amézquita Valencia, he worked on asymmetric catalysis using manganese and rhenium complexes, also applying them in studies against cancer cells. In the fall of 2024, Diego joined the Thomas lab, he is currently focused on developing nickel organometallic complexes. In his free time, he enjoys swimming and playing video games.