He has a Ph.D. in Hispanic Languages and Literatures from the University of Pittsburgh (2004). He has published one book and several articles on topics related to patriarchal domination and womens literature and subjectivity in 19th century Ecuadorian culture. He is currently working on a new book tentatively entitled Las Marimachas: Patriarchal Culture and Feminine Subjectivity in the Ecuadorian Culture (1860-1900).