Education:
2008 Ph.D. In Philosophy (Biological Oceanography) University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
1996 Master in Philosophy (Biological Oceanography) University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
1990 Bachelor Degree in Coastal Marine Biology University of Puerto Rico at Humacao
Academic Experience:
UPRH, Coastal Marine Biology Program Coordinator, 2010-2016.
Languages:
English and Spanish
Honors:
PR-LSAMP Faculty Summer Research Internship, 2019.
Memberships:
UPR Humacao Professors Association.
Service Activities
Humacao Professors Association – Treasurer
Guayccem – ONG Organization with a Center for Culture, Education and Entrepreneurship in Guavate Ward- Treasurer of the ONG.
Professional Development Activities
Training on YSI EXO multi-parameter instruments – held at the Jobos Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, June 17 and 18, 2019.
Jobos Bay Seagrass and Mangrove Restoration Workshop, April 23 – 26, 2019.
Liason with Para La Naturaleza in the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Project: Coral Reef Conservation Fund, Summer 2019 until present.
Relevant Publications:
Presentation – PRLSAMP – Use of system dynamics modeling to understand tropical coastal ecosystems processes and changes in a climate change scenario. [Project still in progress], 2018.