He received a PhD from the National University of San Marcos in Lima, became a professor there as well, and was also a visiting professor at the University of Pittsburgh and UC Berkeley.
He received a PhD from the National University of San Agustin in Arequipa, became a professor there as well, then in 1966 he becomes Professor in National University f San Marcos, Lima. He was also a visiting professor at the University of Pittsburgh and UC Berkeley.