Manuel is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Texas Tech University. He earned an MSc degree in Agricultural and Applied Economics at the same institution. He also earned a B.S. in Environmental and Development from Zamorano University in Honduras. He is fluent in Spanish and English. His research focuses on agribusiness data analysis, production economics, consumer demand, international trade, and agribusiness resilience.

During his professional career, Manuel has been involved in agribusiness risk analysis projects in Latin America, agricultural extension, and farm management in Honduras and Guatemala.

Tentative graduation date: Fall 2023