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.
Grupo DIMYGEN-CEGES,
Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
Diagnósticos Moleculares y Genéticos (DIMYGEN)-Centro para la Gestión de la Sustentabilidad (CEGES)
Game Officer; Garde-Chasse
Environment Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
For the contribution made to the conservation of natural resources at an international level. Environment Canada; Law Enforcement Working Group of the Canada-Mexico-United States Trilateral Committee for Wildlife and Ecosystem Conservation and Management (Commission for Environmental Cooperation – CEC). May 2011.
"2018 Citizen Culture Award" in the category of Coexistence with the Environmental Surroundings
Ayuntamiento del Municipio de Mérida, Yucatán, México, Mexico City, Ciudad de México, Mexico
To recognize those who foster attitudes, habits, and behaviors—whether preventive or proactive—that support the preservation of the municipality's natural resources, vegetation, and animal species.
Postgraduate and Diploma Program Professor
Universidad Marista de Mérida, Mérida, Mexico
13 Mar 2020 - 29 Sep 2026
President, CEO or Director
Grupo DIMYGEN-CEGES,, Mérida, Mexico
01 Mar 2011 - 29 Sep 2026
Postgraduate Professor
Universidad Modelo, Mérida, Mexico
25 Aug 2017 - 15 Aug 2019
Deputy Attorney for Natural Resources
Federal Attorney's Office for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA), Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), Federal Government., Mexico City, Mexico
15 Feb 2010 - 28 Feb 2011
President, CEO or Director
Directorate General of Inspection and Surveillance of Wildlife, Marine Resources, and Coastal Ecosystems, PROFEPA/SEMARNAT, Mexico City, Mexico
01 Aug 2008 - 15 Feb 2010
President, CEO or Director
Directorate of Natural Resource Conservation and Management, Secretariat of Ecology, Government of the State of Yucatán, Mexico City, Mexico
10 Aug 2001 - 10 Aug 2007
University Educator/Researcher
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Autonomous University of Yucatán, Mexico City, Mexico
01 Oct 1997 - 31 Jul 2001