Army Colonel (R) specialized in operational foresight, security studies and crisis management. PhD in Political Science and Master in Foresight in International Affairs from the University of Paris V. Master in Higher Diplomatic Education (International Relations) from the Center for Diplomatic and Strategic Studies of Paris, as well as Master in Planning and Strategic Management from the War Academy of the Chilean Army. He has advanced his studies at the Institute of Higher Studies of National Defense in France, the Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies, and the United States Naval Graduate School. He has been Director of the Center for Military Studies and Research of the Chilean Army. He is also co-creator and current head of the Prospective and Simulation Laboratory, full professor, and member of the faculty of the doctoral program of ANEPE, adjunct professor at the William J. Perry Center and lecturer at the Inter-American Defense College.