He studied the degree in Administration at the Autonomous University of San Luis Potosi, graduating in 1977; subsequently, in 1980 he obtained a master's degree in public administration from the Center for Economic Research and Teaching (CIDE) as well as the Pedagogical Improvement Program from the Center d'Enseignement Supérieur des Affaires, CESA in France in 1982.

From the beginning of his career, he began working as a research professor in various institutions.

Founder of the Government and Local Management Award that the CIDE carries out annually.

Author of several books and articles on decentralization issues and local governments.

Among his most recent publications are "Federalism in the United Mexican States" that is part of the series "To Understand"; "Public action and local development" edited by the Economic Culture Fund and the book The institutional design of science and technology policy in Mexico, done in co-authorship with Dr. Sergio López and Dr. Diego Valadés, published by the CIDE and the Legal Research Institute of the UNAM.