Associate Professor at the National University of Colombia. Veterinarian and Zootechnician (University of Los Llanos, Colombia, 1990). Specialist in Aquaculture-Freshwater (University of Los Llanos, Colombia, 1997), Master's in Aquaculture (Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil, 2001), and PhD in Fish Farming (Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil, 2006). Work Experience: Full-time Professor at: University of Los Llanos (2 years), University of Córdoba (3 years), and National University of Colombia, Medellín Campus (18 years). Current and Previous Research Interests: Fish reproduction, Environmental management in aquaculture, Sustainable fish production systems, Biofloc production, Raw materials for fish feed. Membership in professional societies and awards received. Societies: Colombian Academic Association of Aquaculture (ACCUA), founding member. World Aquaculture Society, Latin American Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society.