About Me

Economist (PhD) with a strong interest in policy-relevant research, particularly work that can improve quality of life and reduce persistent inequalities within and across countries. Over the past decade, professional experience has focused on the science–policy interface, translating policy challenges into research questions and transforming scientific evidence into actionable policy insights. 

• Residence: Madrid (previous: Montevideo, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Barcelona, Seville)

• Nationalities: German & Uruguayan

• Education: PhD in Applied Economics from University of Antwerp / MsC from University of Rotterdam

• Languages:  Spanish (native), English (fluent), Italian (intermediate), French (basic)
  
  

Current Affiliations

• Advisor - Spanish Government (Public Policies Department) 

• Collaborator and PhD co-supervision of Energy Transition Project - LISER 

• Other: University of Antwerp | EQUALITAS | WAPLAC
  
  

Education

• PhD, Applied Economics – University of Antwerp (2015–2019)

• MSc, Economics – Erasmus University Rotterdam (2011–2012, cum laude)

• BA, Economics – Universidad de la República, Uruguay (2005–2011)
  
  

Professional Experience

• Researcher (Energy Transition project) + Public Policy Advisory Government of Spain (2025- current)

• Economic Analyst – European Commission JRC (2019–2025)

• Researcher (PhD full-time BOF research grant) - University of Antwerp (2015-2019)

• Economist / Social Policy Advisory – Presidency of Uruguay, OPP (2013–2015)

• Economic Consultant – UNDP, PwC (2009–2015)
  
  

Teaching

• Support in seminars and lectures from Master of Economic Policy – University of Antwerp (2017–2018)

• University Lecturer ("Economics I" - economic fundaments)  – Universidad de la República (2010–2011)

• High School Economics Teacher – IAVA (2008–2011)