His concentrations are in Philosophy of Science, Epistemology and Latin American Philosophy. Dr. Gallegos’ research examines the use of models in science as well philosophical issues underpinning the impact and the transformation of racial identities in Latin America. Dr. Gallegos received his Ph.D. in Philosophy from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, an M.Phil. in Philosophy from the same institution and a B.A. in Philosophy from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Dr. Gallegos was born in Switzerland, and raised in Mexico City, where he spent most of his youth.