He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis (USA), specializing in water relations of fruit crops and vineyards, particularly the physiological and productive responses to water stress. His research approach integrates plant physiology, agronomic management, and plant–microorganism interactions to develop sustainable strategies for addressing both water scarcity and water excess in high-value fruit crops. He is currently a Professor and Researcher at the Faculty of Agronomy, University of Concepción, and has also served as an international consultant in Argentina, Guatemala, Peru, and the USA, contributing sustainable solutions to climate change challenges in fruit production. Su enfoque de estudios combina fisiología vegetal, manejo agronómico, e interacción planta-microorganismos con el objetivo de desarrollar estrategias sostenibles para enfrentar la escasez hídrica y el exceso de agua en cultivos frutales de alto valor. Actualmente es profesor e investigador de la Facultad de Agronomía en la Universidad de Concepción y además ha trabajado como consultor internacional en Argentina, Guatemala, Perú y EE. UU., aportando soluciones sostenibles frente al cambio climático en la fruticultura.