He is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Spatial Planning at the University of Castilla-La Mancha (Ciudad Real Campus). He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Geography and History (specializing in Geography) and a PhD in Geography from the University of Castilla-La Mancha. He is currently a Full Professor of Human Geography and Co-Director of the Castilla-La Mancha Territorial Development Research Group (DETER). He has participated in numerous competitive national and international research projects related to rural studies. He is the author of a large number of publications focusing on the analysis of rural landscapes, particularly on topics such as agricultural sustainability, vineyard landscapes, territorial development, and depopulation processes. He has also distinguished himself through his work as an expert evaluator in national and international research programs, including Horizon Europe, and through his role as a member of the College of Expert Reviewers of the European Science Foundation.