Researcher Emeritus, by recognition of Colciencias (2018). Philosopher from the University of San Buenaventura (Bogotá), Master in Semio-linguistics from l'EHESS (Paris), Doctorate in Social Sciences, childhood and youth (Center for Advanced Studies of the University of Manizales - CINDE). Professor of Social Sciences, Communication and Cultural Studies at the University of Manizales, Francisco José de Caldas University (Bogotá), Uniminuto (Bogotá). Founder and coordinator of the line of studies on the theme 'Young People and Youth Cultures' at the Central University (Bogotá). Leader of the research group 'Youth, Cultures and Powers' and member of the CLACSO group 'Children and Youth in Latin America'.