I am a postdoctoral associate at the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), University of Florida. My research lies at the intersection of marine and aquaculture economics, focusing on the complex relationships between institutions and marine ecosystems. My work explores the effects of property rights on marine industry dynamics, the influence of transnational firms on environmental and local governance outcomes, and the role of industry ownership in shaping community well-being. These questions are increasingly critical as global reliance on ocean resources intensifies.
I am currently involved in the Seagrass Conservation on Florida’s Nature Coast project, which aims to address the ecological and economic impacts of propeller scarring in critical seagrass habitats. Learn more about the project here.
In addition to my postdoctoral research, I have extensive teaching experience, having taught courses in microeconomics, econometrics, environmental economics, and related topics across multiple universities at both graduate and undergraduate levels. Previously, I served as a research assistant and team coordinator at the Interdisciplinary Center for Aquaculture Research (INCAR) in Chile, where I developed sustainable aquaculture strategies in collaboration with regional governments.
You will find my academic outputs on this website, including articles, monographs, and translations. Additionally, the site provides updates on my current research projects, information on upcoming events and conferences where I will be presenting, and insights into my scholarly journey. I invite you to explore the content.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to discuss potential projects.