Manuel Zambrano is a renowned economist with a solid academic background. He holds a master's degree and a doctorate in economics. He has accumulated over 15 years of teaching experience, teaching both undergraduate and graduate classes at various universities. His outstanding work as a researcher is reflected in his extensive scientific production, with more than 30 articles published in prestigious journals such as Science of the Total Environment, Resources, Conservation and Recycling, and Forest Policy and Economics, among others.
In addition to his work as an author, Zambrano also contributes to the academic field as a referee in recognized scientific journals, such as Environmental and Resource Economics, Economic Modelling, and Journal of Business Research, among others. His excellence in research and teaching has earned him recognition, such as the award for best research professor in the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences at ESPOL in 2015.
He is recognized as one of the most cited economists in Ecuador, according to the RePEc repository. In addition, in 2023 he was highlighted by Stanford University as one of the most cited researchers worldwide. His expertise has also been sought after as a consultant and trainer by prestigious institutions such as the Ministry of Environment and the Development Bank of Ecuador, where he has contributed his experience and knowledge in economic matters.