He holds a degree in Biology from the Autonomous University of Yucatán and a Master of Science degree from the National Autonomous University of Mexico, where he also pursued doctoral studies. He is the author of 89 scientific papers, popular science articles, and book chapters; the editor of 6 books; and a contributor to 18 publications on public administration. He has served as a faculty member at the Autonomous University of Yucatán, Universidad Modelo, and Universidad Marista, and has held positions in both the Mexican federal government and the government of the State of Yucatán. He is a member of various national and international scientific societies. He has served as president of the Mexican Association of Mammalogy (AMMAC) and is a member of the Mexican Academy of Environmental Impact (AMIA) and the International Society for Forensic Genetics (ISFG). He has worked to translate technical strategies into public policy and to advance the application of science in Mexico.
He holds a degree in Biology from the Autonomous University of Yucatán and a Master of Science degree from the National Autonomous University of Mexico, where he also pursued doctoral studies. He is the author of 89 scientific papers, popular science articles, and book chapters; the editor of 6 books; and a contributor to 18 publications on public administration. He has served as a faculty member at the Autonomous University of Yucatán, Universidad Modelo, and Universidad Marista, and has held positions in both the Mexican federal government and the government of the State of Yucatán. He is a member of various national and international scientific societies. He has served as president of the Mexican Association of Mammalogy (AMMAC) and is a member of the Mexican Academy of Environmental Impact (AMIA) and the International Society for Forensic Genetics (ISFG). He has worked to translate technical strategies into public policy and to advance the application of science in Mexico.