JORGE
SALAS VARGAS

Commercial Engineer with a strong foundation in quantitative methods, holding a degree from the Universidad Autónoma Gabriel René Moreno. Earned a Master’s in Economics with a specialization in Quantitative Methods from Western Illinois University and a Ph.D. in Business Economics from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). My professional expertise spans commercial sectors, finance, financial risk management, and the oil industry, with a primary focus on risk assessment methodologies and mitigation strategies. My research interests lie in applied econometrics, entrepreneurship, quantitative analysis, and Big Data, and I have contributed to peer-reviewed publications in collaboration with international scholars. Currently, my research investigates entrepreneurial competency development in constrained and uncertain markets. Professionally, I am committed to cultivating highly analytical human capital grounded in strong ethical and moral principles.