Professor at the University of Seville who's rediscovering what makes life interesting after years of being too focused on work. Currently in the best shape of my life, learning to cook properly (finally!), and saying yes to more spontaneous adventures.

I travel often for work, so I can't host frequently. But when I do, I love showing guests the Sevilla that doesn't exist in guidebooks – where the story really is, not where the tour buses go.

You can verify my identity by searching for my university profile online. Looking forward to good conversations over coffee or wine!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've lived in San Diego, CA for 4 years (most amazing years of my life!) and miss the international vibe – meeting people from different backgrounds who can talk about everything from geeky science to TV shows or the best way to make tortilla de patatas (spoiler: WITH onion, and I will die on this hill).

Interests

I'm genuinely curious about how people live in different places. Not the touristy stuff, but the real life – what do you cook on a Tuesday night? What makes you laugh? What's the best decision you ever made?

Currently fascinated by how AI is changing everything (I teach this, so I can't help myself). Also finally learning to cook properly at this point in my life – turns out you CAN teach an old dog new tricks.

I collect stories and perspectives more than souvenirs. Every conversation teaches me something about the world, or about myself.

• books
• running
• technology
• movies
• video games
• traveling
• music
• engineering
• languages
• mathematics
• science
• travel
• food
• tv series
• science fiction
• conversation
• fantasy books
• science fiction books

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Lord of the Rings (used to reread it every few years), anything by Asimov or Sanderson, The Expanse...

Movies: 2001: A Space Odyssey (Kubrick was a genius), Blade Runner, Arrival, Dune (both versions), The Grand Budapest Hotel

Music: Pink Floyd (Dark Side of the Moon is a religious experience), prog rock music when I work, 80s rock when I run

TV: The Expanse, Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, anything sci-fi that makes me think

Currently reading: Jade City

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived in 4 different countries and realized that "home" isn't a place, it's the people you connect with. Also, I've seen Iguazú Falls and it still gives me chills thinking about it.

Teach, Learn, Share

Learn: I love learning about different cultures through food and stories. What's the dish that reminds you of home? What's the best advice someone ever gave you?

Teach: I can explain how satellites work, debate the best sci-fi books ever written, or show you the Sevilla that tourists never see – the neighborhood bars, the hidden viewpoints, the places where locals actually hang out.

Share: Good conversations over coffee or wine, stories from 30+ countries I've visited, and probably too much enthusiasm about AI and space technology (fair warning: I get excited about nerdy stuff).

Cook:I'm learning! If you're patient, I can attempt to cook for you. If you're a good cook, even better – teach me!

What I Can Share with Hosts

A comfortable, safe place to sleep in a well-connected neighborhood (15 min to city center).

More importantly: Good conversations, local recommendations beyond the guidebook, and maybe a tour of the real Sevilla if I'm free and you're interested. I can also help with Spanish practice if you're learning!

Fair warning: I travel a lot for work, so I might not be around much. But when I am, I enjoy showing guests the city.

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Russian Federation, Scotland, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, France, Germany, United States