Dr. Montero is a professor of statistics applied to experimentation at the CINVESTAV Unit Mérida. His work focuses on the development and application of experimental designs and statistical analysis in different research areas such as: quantitative ecology and experimental protocols focused on toxicity and environmental contamination. Dr. Montero’s work is carried out in collaboration with researchers from national (Mexican) and international institutions. Dr. Montero’s particular interest is focused on the application and development of statistical methods for the study of beta diversity and its spatial and temporal variability, and its relationship with environmental disturbances and stress.