I am an economist with a PhD in Environmental Sciences. I serve as a Serra Húnter Professor in the Department of Economics and Economic History and conduct research at the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology (ICTA-UAB) at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.

My research focuses on energy systems and social metabolism, as well as agricultural production systems, poverty reduction, international food trade, and rural development.

I have authored 46 publications in Scopus-indexed journals (with 68% in the Q1 quartile), accumulating 1,617 citations and an h-index of 18. Throughout my career, I have participated in research projects funded by national institutions, the European Commission, the FAO, AECID, and GIZ. I have supervised 10 doctoral and 17 master’s theses, and previously served as the Rector of Ikiam Amazon Regional University in Ecuador.