Background
Bravo, Humberto Alvarez was born on January 17, 1930 in Veracruz, Mexico.
Bravo, Humberto Alvarez was born on January 17, 1930 in Veracruz, Mexico.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, National University Mexico, 1952. Master of Science, National University Mexico, 1966. Certified in industrial engineering, University Cincinnati, 1956.
Doctor of Philosophy, West Virginia University, 1977.
Oil exploration chemist Rotary Engineering Company, Mexico, 1952-1953. Chemist sugar industry, Mexico, 1954-1955. Head chemistry laboratory Industrial Hygiene Mexico, 1956-1961.
Researcher United Nations Educational, Mexico, 1961-1963, University Mexico, since 1964, National Center Atmospheric Research, Boulder, Colorado, 1966-1968. Head environmental pollution section C.C.A. National University Mexico, since 1969. Consultant World Health Organization, Guatemala, 1980-1981, 83, World Bank, Mexico, 1992, National Research Council, Washington, 1997.
Founder, 1st president Society Mexico Contres la Contaminacion del Aire y Agua, 1965. Founder Mexico chapter Air and Waste Management Association, 1990. Member assessor Metropolitan Commission for Prevention and Control of Contamination of Air, 1994.
Member Air and Waste Management Association (Frank A. Chambera award 1994), Colegio Nacional de Ingenieors Quimicos y Quimicos (E. Rios del Castillo award 1999).
Son of Humberto de la Torre Bravo and Maria del Socorro Suarez Alvarez. Married Wanda Burgess Witt. Children: Sally, Humberto E., Wanda.