Dr. Selene Castañeda-Burciaga holds bachelor's degrees in Accounting, Psychology, and Industrial Management Engineering; she possesses a master's degree and a doctorate in Education, a doctorate in Strategic Business Administration, and a doctorate in Philosophy. She has worked in the education sector in administrative and financial roles, in addition to engaging in teaching and research activities. She is a member of Mexico's National System of Researchers. Her primary lines of research lie in the fields of education, STEM education, and administration.