Mr. Barcenas, studied physics and mathematics and a master in nuclear engineering from the National Polytechnic Institute in Mexico.
He worked at the National Commission for Nuclear Safety and Safeguards and the Ministry of Energy. At present he is working at the National Nuclear Research Institute as Head of the Radiological Protection Department.
His activities in the last years have focused on the area of radiation safety on occupational and environmental aspects. Recently, he led a national project related with NORM and participated in regional projects on occupational exposure with the IAEA.
He was also founder of the Mexican Association of Radioprotection.