He is a Full Professor in Civil Engineering at the University of Engineering and Technology (UTEC), with previous academic roles at top universities in Peru and Colombia since 2013. He earned his PhD degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, USA. His research largely focuses on major river systems (e.g., Amazon, Magdalena, and Paraná), soil erosion risk assessment across regions, inland waterway navigability, river restoration, scientific software development, hydrometeorological risk management, developing sustainable water infrastructure for emerging nations, nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation and mitigation, and engineering education research. Additionally, he explores subjects like sediment mechanics, eco-hydraulics, coastal hydraulics, physical and numerical modeling of fluvial and coastal zones, and crafting regulatory frameworks for sustainability. With over 25 years of engineering consulting experience, he has contributed to projects in mining, agriculture, transportation, and sanitation.