Dr. Pérez-Barea is a Professor at the Department of Statistics, Econometrics, Operations Research, Business Organization, and Applied Economics at the University of Córdoba, Spain. He holds an International PhD in Advanced Computing, Energy, and Plasmas from the University of Córdoba, with a distinction from The University of Nottingham (UK). His academic background includes extensive international training, having pursued advanced studies and research stays in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Kenya. His postgraduate qualifications span multiple disciplines, including a Master’s in Data Analysis and Statistics, a Master’s in Foreign Trade and International Business, a Master’s in Business Administration and Management (MBA), a Master’s in Marketing and Market Research, and a Master’s in Agricultural Engineering. Additionally, he holds degrees in Agricultural Engineering and Economist and is currently finalizing his Law degree, expanding his interdisciplinary expertise into legal and regulatory frameworks. His research focuses on social entrepreneurship, sustainability, digital transformation, responsible consumer behavior, and advanced statistical modeling, with a growing emphasis on legal and regulatory aspects of entrepreneurship and digital markets. He has published extensively in high-impact journals and has participated in several international research projects.