Pedro Márquez-Zacarías is a Purépecha biologist and Complexity Postdoctoral Fellow at the Santa Fe Institute, specializing in the origins and evolution of biological complexity. Born in Michoacán, México, he is deeply influenced by his indigenous heritage and has a longstanding interest in the history and philosophy of biology, as well as the evolution of language—particularly his native Purépecha language.

Márquez-Zacarías completed his undergraduate studies in Biomedical Research at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) and earned a Ph.D. in Quantitative Biosciences from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he investigated questions related to biological autonomy and multicellular evolution under the guidance of Professor William Ratcliff. His research at the Santa Fe Institute explores fundamental questions such as the nature of self-organizing systems, the mechanisms driving evolutionary transitions, and the interplay between life cycles and organismal stability.

In addition to his scientific research, Márquez-Zacarías is an active science communicator and educator. He contributes to bilingual outreach initiatives and has been involved in projects aimed at enhancing science education among underserved communities. His efforts in bridging academic research with public engagement underscore his commitment to making complex scientific ideas accessible to a broader audience.

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