About me

I am a postdoctoral research fellow at Integreat – the Norwegian Centre for Knowledge-driven Machine Learning at University of Oslo (UiO). I am also an international Fulbright scholar.

Research and academic profile

My research focuses on:

  • Efficient estimation of effects from modified stochastic interventions,
  • Graphical models for causal inference under selection and mechanism shift,
  • Partial identification of causal and counterfactual queries,
  • Econometric analysis of regional and network drivers of development.

I recently completed a PhD (Statistics) at the Department of Mathematics, UiO. My academic background also includes:

  • MSc. Statistics – Michigan State University (MSU),
  • MA. Economics – Universidad de los Andes (UniAndes),
  • BA. Economics – UniAndes,
  • BEng. Industrial Engineering – UniAndes.

Professional experience

I have worked as a researcher, consultant, and lead data scientist on projects involving:

  • evaluating the benefits of pharmacological treatment for children with ADHD,
  • analyzing international trade and investment flows,
  • designing and assessing randomized experiments for mobile banking products, and
  • quantitatively benchmarking regional competitiveness.

Scholarships and grants

  • 2023: Germany exchange program with the Helmholtz Information & Data Science Academy (HIDA) – Norwegian Artificial Intelligence Research Consortium (NORA).

  • 2019–2021: International Fulbright scholar program – United States Department of State.

  • 2015–2018: High-level human capital training program for the regions – Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation of Colombia.

  • 2008–2012: Quiero Estudiar scholarship program – UniAndes.