Dr. Santiago completed his undergraduate, master's, and doctoral studies at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). He began his academic career as an adjunct professor at the University of Hidalgo before joining the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Cuajimalpa Campus, in 2009. His tenure at UAM started as a visiting professor, and in 2011 he assumed a permanent position in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Systems (DMAS).

Throughout his career, Dr. Santiago has conducted research stays at prestigious international institutions, including the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Italy, the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) in Ireland, the Free University of Berlin in Germany, and most recently, the Complutense University of Madrid in Spain.

During his doctoral studies, Dr. Santiago specialized in the study of phase transitions using quantum field theory techniques, while also exploring the elasticity of biological membranes. His primary research interest lies in this latter field, as it bridges abstract challenges, such as field theory in curved spaces, with applied analyses, such as the forces involved in the process of cell division.

Dr. Santiago is currently working on establishing a high-level research group focused on developing theoretical and practical solutions in these interdisciplinary areas. His goal is to address significant scientific challenges and contribute to both the advancement of knowledge and the resolution of associated practical problems.