CURRENT ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT

Currently, I serve as a researcher at the University of Almería, under the supervision of Professor José Ángel Aznar Sánchez. Our research focuses on identifying factors influencing the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices by farmers, with a particular emphasis on distinguishing farmer profiles and their receptiveness to innovations such as rainwater harvesting systems, hedgerow installations for pest control, and pond covers for evaporation reduction. Our findings consistently indicate that beyond economic incentives, technical, agronomic, and environmental awareness are pivotal in farmers' decision-making processes. The objective is to formulate actionable policy recommendations to promote these practices, particularly in water-scarce regions where agricultural sustainability is paramount. My contributions to this Agricultural Economics research group encompass the application of quantitative analysis, game theory, and experimental and behavioral economics.

PROFESSIONAL HIATUS AND RETURN TO RESEARCH

From September 2022 to April 2024, my research and teaching commitments were paused due to a temporary disability leave. This period, while personally challenging, has concluded with a full recovery, and I am now fully prepared to resume professional endeavors. During this time, a manuscript co-authored with Professor José Ángel Aznar was submitted to a JCR Q1 journal, has undergone peer review, and a revised version has been submitted for final decision (awaiting outcome as of June 2025). Additionally, two working papers are currently in progress.

GRANTS AND FUNDING

My research endeavors have consistently attracted highly competitive funding. In January 2022, I was awarded a postdoctoral research and teaching grant by the Junta de Andalucía, a distinguished achievement considering the applicant pool of 150 candidates. This funding complemented a similarly competitive grant secured directly from the University of Almería in July 2021. 

Prior to my postdoctoral appointments, I was the recipient of a Formación del Personal Investigador (FPI) contract, awarded by the Spanish Ministry of Economy, with a predoctoral contract which supported my doctoral research activities at the University of Valencia. Furthermore, I was awarded two predoctoral research stay grants by the Ministry of Economy, facilitating research periods at the Centre for Game Theory and the Loyola Behavioural Lab. These successive awards collectively underscore a sustained record of success in securing significant research funding within highly competitive academic environments.

EDUCATION

I hold a PhD in Industrial Economics (Excellent with a distinction Summa Cum Laude with International Mention) at University of Valencia (2020) under supervision of Prof. Amparo Urbano. i also possess a MSc in Economics and Welfare Evaluation from Pablo de Olavide University (master's thesis dissertation under supervision of Prof. Diego Martíne López), and a MSc in Public Statistics and a BSc in Economics, both from the University of Seville.

DOCTORAL THESIS

The thesis dissertatation, mainly, encompassed two distinct but related areas of experimental and behavioral economics, focusing on factors influencing generosity and crowdfunding success, among other topics. One part of the research investigated how generosity is impacted by role uncertainty (the probability of a dictator's decision being implemented) and framing effects, finding that individuals are less generous when the implementation of their choices is framed probabilistically. The other part explored crowdfunding for social sustainable initiatives, developing a theoretical model and conducting an experiment to analyze the causal effects of revealing information such as early contributions and peer opinions versus expert opinions. This research demonstrated that early contributions and positive peer opinions act as strong reinforcing signals, increasing contributions by influencing backers' beliefs about project success, and provided a framework for understanding and predicting rational herding behavior in reward-based crowdfunding.

RESEARCH STAYS

My predoctoral research journey included two enriching short stays that significantly broadened my academic horizons. In 2017, I immersed myself in the vibrant intellectual atmosphere of the Centre for Game Theory at Stony Brook University. Under the expert guidance of Professors Yair Tauman and Sandro Brusco, I delved into the intricate strategic landscapes of game theory, refining my analytical tools and sparking new avenues of inquiry. Then, in 2019, I ventured to the cutting-edge Loyola Behavioral Lab at Loyola University, where I collaborated with Prof. Pablo Brañas Garza. This experience was a revelation, pushing the boundaries of my understanding in experimental and behavioral economics and equipping me with innovative methodologies to explore the fascinating complexities of human decision-making.

TEACHING

My teaching experience includes courses on "Game Theory and Decision Choice" (Universidad del Río, Ecuador, 2020), "Behavioral and Experimental Economics" (Universidad del Cauca, Colombia, 2020), and "Intermediate Macroeconomics" (University of Valencia, Spain, 2018).

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Previously, I served as a statistician at the Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalusia and as a research assistant in the Department of Accounting and Finance at the University of Seville. Concurrently, I contributed to various economic reports, including those for Grupo Joly and the Economic Observatory of Andalusia.

CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP PARTICIPATION

Some participations are: rede3c Junior Seminars (3 Dec; Discussant:  Praveen Kujal, Middlesex University),  University of Málaga Seminar Series (1 Dec), ESA’s Job-market Candidates’ Seminar (11 Nov; Discussant: PJ Healy, Ohio State University), University of Passau – Job interview (6 Nov), National Economic Week – National Federation of Economics Students of Colombia (29 Sep), ESA 2020 Global Online Around-the-Clock Meetings (11 Sep).