About Me

I bring together a strong technical foundation in agriculture—specializing in agronomy and animal sciences—with advanced training in economics and the evaluation of production and technology processes.

This interdisciplinary background, combined with more than 20 years of professional experience in developing countries, enables me to analyze agricultural systems holistically, integrating technical, economic, and social dimensions of agricultural production and development.

My work is characterized by adaptability, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to perform effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments. I have extensive experience working both independently and as part of diverse teams, where I am recognized for my capacity to diagnose complex challenges and, critically, to identify practical, evidence‑based solutions. I am motivated by challenges and thrive in settings that demand analytical rigor, collaboration, and policy relevance.

My research program focuses on the analysis and evaluation of agricultural innovation, with particular emphasis on science, technology, inonvaton, biotechnology and genetically modified crops, research and development (R&D) investments and outputs, and collaboration between public and private research institutions.

I examine how innovation systems function in different institutional and market contexts, and how policies and regulatory frameworks shape technological outcomes.

My current research agenda centers on the evaluation of crop biotechnologies under a range of market structures and institutional arrangements, including least‑developed and developing countries. I am particularly interested in:

Improving access to innovations for researchers and producers in developing countries
Assessing the social and economic impacts of agricultural innovations
Analyzing policy options to support alternative, sustainable agricultural systems for small‑ and medium‑scale producers
Evaluating the costs and benefits of regulatory frameworks, including socio‑economic considerations, risk assessment, and risk management related to technology adoption and decision-making

Through my work, I aim to inform policy, guide investment decisions, and support the development of inclusive, sustainable, and innovation‑driven agricultural systems.