Andrés A. Ruzo FN’22
Andrés A. Ruzo FN’22Geothermal Scientist & Amazon Conservationist
Explorer Profile

Andrés Ruzo is a geothermal scientist, conservationist, educator, and communicator whose aim is to connect people with nature. He is best known for his work on Peru’s Boiling River of the Amazon, where in 2011, he became the first geoscientist to receive the shamanic blessing to study this sacred Amazonian site. His work at the Boiling River has expanded since that first visit, resulting in his founding of the Boiling River Project, an international nonprofit effort to understand and protect this site and further advocate for the conservation and responsible use of geothermal systems across the globe. He is an Explorers Club EC50 Fellow (2022) and recipient of the Lowell Thomas Award (2024). He is also a TED Main Stage Speaker, TEDBook Author, National Geographic Explorer, and host. He has also received various honors, awards, and recognitions for his work. Andrés is currently finishing his PhD at SMU in Dallas, Texas, and is a proud member of the Texas Chapter of the Explorers Club.

Explorer headshot: Sofía Ruzo
Watch your step photo: Devlin Gandy

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