Leo Guzmán-Anaya

Dr. Leo Guzman-Anaya is a research professor at the University Center of Economic and Managerial Science at the University of Guadalajara. He graduated at the bachelor’s level in International Business from the University of Guadalajara, earned a master’s degree in Economics from Tokyo International University, Japan, and a Ph.D. in Economics and Management Science with a specialization in Applied Economics from the University of Guadalajara.

He is a member of the National System of Researchers (Level 1). His research interests are oriented toward International Economics, with a particular interest in inter-industry spillovers and location determinants from Japanese foreign direct investment. During his academic career, he has participated in 9 research projects at the intra and inter-institutional level, published one book, 11 book chapters, and 17 original research articles. He has presented research results at 30 international conferences and organized 11 international seminars. Furthermore, he has been invited to undertake academic stays at Sophia University and Seijo University in Japan. Also, he has been invited and consulted on topics related to Japanese investment in Mexico by government agencies such as JICA (Japan) and the Jalisco State Congress and by research centers, including The Brookings Institution (U.S.).