OSCAR RODIL MARZABAL

OSCAR RODIL MARZABAL is a Full Professor of Applied Economics at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), affiliated with the Faculty of Economic and Business Sciences and the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Environmental Technologies (CRETUS). He holds a Doctorate in Economic Sciences from USC (1999), having earned both the Extraordinary Doctorate Award and Royal Academy of Doctors Award. His research focuses on innovation, global value chains, trade, and sustainability, with over 100 publications and leadership in competitive research projects (National Plan, EU, EU-LAC Foundation).

Education highlights include a Degree in Economic Sciences (1997, Extraordinary Bachelor's Award) and Doctorate (1999). He has served as Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Business Sciences and held roles in academic governance, including secretary of doctoral and master's programs. His work emphasizes Latin America-China economic relations, environmental impacts of trade, and regional development strategies.

Key research contributions include analyzing pollution havens in global value chains, circular economy dynamics in global firms, and the dual insertion of China in Latin America. Awards include the 2017 National Bank of Foreign Trade Prize for work on Mexico's automotive value chains. His interdisciplinary approach bridges economic theory with policy applications, particularly in innovation systems and sustainable development.