I hold a Ph.D. in Economics from Huazhong University of Science and Technology and a Magister Scientiae in Economic Policy from the International Center of Economic Policy (National University, Costa Rica). Additionally, I earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of El Salvador.

My research interests focus on applied economics, including development economics, structural change, international economics, economic policy, and machine learning, with articles published in high‑impact journals (SSCI-Q1/Q2). Currently, I serve as Head of the Doctoral Program in Economic Sciences at the University of El Salvador, where I have also taught a range of undergraduate and graduate courses in economics, economic policy, and international trade.

My career in El Salvador has included senior government positions such as Deputy Minister of Economy for Foreign Trade, economic advisor to the Salvadoran Parliament, and specialist in economic policy areas, including drug price regulation, fiscal policy, and social policy.