Arámbula-Mercado, Anette

Professor at the School of Architecture, Art, and Design at Tecnológico de Monterrey, with over two decades of experience in university-level teaching. Her academic background includes a Master's degree in Architecture with honors, partial studies in medicine, and the current pursuit of two different but complementary doctoral programs: a Doctorate in History and Critical Analysis of 20th-Century Spanish Architecture from the University of Navarra, Spain, and a Doctorate in Philosophy with a Concentration in Architecture and Urban Affairs from the Autonomous University of Nuevo León, Mexico. Her professional trajectory focuses on the theory and history of architecture, disciplines she approaches from a critical and interdisciplinary perspective. This perspective views architecture as a cultural practice that reflects the aspirations, beliefs, and realities of a society, allowing her to explore its symbolic, social, and functional implications, as well as its impact on human well-being. She has interdisciplinary research experience, including participation in the Scientific and Technological Research Support Program (PAICYT) with the project: "Endogenous and Exogenous Causes of the Origin and Evolution of Modern Architecture in Monterrey." She has also collaborated on the PAPIIT-DGAPA-UNAM project: "The Presence of Spanish Exile in Mexican Architecture." In academia, she has held roles such as Director of the Architecture Academic Program at the Monterrey Campus and served as a guest professor in international initiatives such as the International Design Workshop in Cartagena, organized by the University of the Andes in Colombia, and the Mike Lin International Workshop on Graphic Representation in San Francisco, United States. She has participated as a jury member in competitions such as the CEMEX Building Award and the Biennial of the Colegio de Arquitectos de Nuevo León. Additionally, she has advised award-winning projects, including a second-place national award in the CEMEX-TEC "Transforming Communities" Contest and the Tecnológico de Monterrey's participation in the Solar Decathlon Europe. Her partial studies in medicine complement her architectural background by providing a comprehensive understanding of how physical environments influence well-being and health. This knowledge has enriched her approach to designing spaces that integrate human and cultural needs through sustainable and functional architectural solutions. Among her personal strengths, identified through the Clifton StrengthsFinder analysis, the following stand out: ----- Learner: A continuous motivation to learn and improve, with an emphasis on the learning process as a source of enthusiasm. ----- Input: A natural inclination toward collecting and organizing information to expand knowledge and apply it strategically. ----- Intellection: A tendency for deep reflection and critical analysis, enriching thought processes and the generation of innovative ideas. ----- Connectedness: A perspective that identifies meaningful connections between events, ideas, and disciplines, fostering a holistic vision in interdisciplinary projects. ----- Achiever: A strong commitment to productivity and the consistent achievement of goals, driven by dedication and effort. Her current work focuses on integrating applied research methodologies with architectural design strategies and interdisciplinary collaborations. This has allowed her to consolidate a profile oriented toward critical analysis, teaching, and research, generating practical and innovative solutions that benefit both academia and society.