CURRENT ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT
I currently serve as an Assistant Professor (Ayudante Doctor) in the Department of Economic Analysis and Political Economy at the University of Seville (since September 2025).
EDUCATION
I hold a PhD in Industrial Economics (Summa Cum Laude with International Mention) from the University of Valencia (2020), supervised by Prof. Amparo Urbano. I also possess an MSc in Economics and Welfare Evaluation from Pablo de Olavide University (Master's thesis supervised by Prof. Diego Martínez López), as well as an MSc in Public Statistics and a BSc in Economics, both from the University of Seville.
RESEARCH FOCUS
My research expertise, significantly developed during my tenure at the University of Almería under the supervision of Professor José Ángel Aznar Sánchez, lies in Agricultural Economics. Specifically, we analyse the factors influencing farmers' adoption of sustainable practices. Our work emphasises 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. My contributions to this field encompass the application of quantitative analysis, game theory, and experimental and behavioural economics.
GRANTS AND FUNDING
My research career has been supported by highly competitive funding. In January 2022, I was awarded a postdoctoral research and teaching grant by the Junta de Andalucía (selected from a pool of 150 candidates). This complemented a competitive grant secured from the University of Almería in July 2021.
Previously, I was the recipient of a Formación del Personal Investigador (FPI) predoctoral contract awarded by the Spanish Ministry of Economy, which supported my doctoral research at the University of Valencia. Furthermore, I was awarded two predoctoral grants by the Ministry of Economy for research stays at the Centre for Game Theory (Stony Brook University, USA) and the Loyola Behavioural Lab (Loyola University, Spain).
PREVIOUS ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Prior to my current position, I held the position of Assistant Professor at the Universitat de València (June–September 2025) and served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Almería (2021–2025).
RESEARCH STAYS
Loyola Behavioural Lab, Loyola University (2019): Collaborated with Prof. Pablo Brañas Garza, focusing on experimental and behavioural economics methodologies to explore human decision-making.
Centre for Game Theory, Stony Brook University (2017): Worked under the guidance of Professors Yair Tauman and Sandro Brusco, refining analytical tools in game theory and strategic landscapes.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Introduction to Economics – University of Seville, Spain (2025–2026).
International Economics – University of Seville, Spain (2025–2026).
Public Sector Economics – University of Seville, Spain (2025–2026).
Game Theory and Decision Choice – Universidad del Río, Ecuador (2020).
Behavioural and Experimental Economics – Universidad del Cauca, Colombia (2020).
Intermediate Macroeconomics – University of Valencia, Spain (2018).
DOCTORAL THESIS
My dissertation encompassed two distinct areas of experimental and behavioural economics. One section investigated how generosity is impacted by role uncertainty and framing effects, finding that individuals are less generous when the implementation of their choices is framed probabilistically. The second section explored crowdfunding for social sustainable initiatives, analysing the causal effects of information revelation (early contributions and peer opinions). This research demonstrated that early contributions act as strong reinforcing signals, influencing backers' beliefs about project success.
CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION
Selected participations include: rede3c Junior Seminars (Discussant: Praveen Kujal, Middlesex University), University of Málaga Seminar Series, ESA’s Job-market Candidates’ Seminar (Discussant: PJ Healy, Ohio State University), and the ESA 2020 Global Online Around-the-Clock Meetings.
PROFESSIONAL HIATUS
From September 2022 to April 2024, my research and teaching commitments were paused due to a temporary disability leave. This period has concluded with a full recovery, and I have fully resumed my professional endeavours. During this time, a manuscript co-authored with Professor José Ángel Aznar was submitted to a JCR Q1 journal, underwent peer review, and a revised version has been submitted for a final decision (status as of June 2025). Additionally, two working papers are currently in progress.
PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Prior to my academic tenure, 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. I also contributed to various economic reports for Grupo Joly and the Economic Observatory of Andalusia.