Dr. Jaime Alberto Prudencio Vázquez holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from FES Acatlán at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), where he also earned his Master's and Ph.D. degrees in Urban and Regional Economics. Additionally, he holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Geospatial Information Analysis from CentroGeo. He is a Full-Time Associate Professor at the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Azcapotzalco and serves as Head of the Department of Economics within the Division of Social Sciences and Humanities for the 2024–2028 term.

A university educator since 2013, he teaches in the areas of Research Methodology, Quantitative Methods, Regional Economics, and Political Economy in the Bachelor's Degree Program in Economics, alongside contributing to Master's programs in Economics and Economic Sciences. He holds the distinction of National Researcher from Mexico's Ministry of Science, Humanities, Technology, and Innovation (SECIHTI), recognized at Candidate Level (2022–2026) and Level I (2027–2031).

His research focuses on agglomeration economies, industrial structure, and regional development; territorial analysis of service sectors, particularly tourism and creative industries; spatial disparities, inequality, and socioeconomic vulnerability; and spatial analysis methodologies applied to regional economics. His scholarly contributions appear in peer-reviewed national and international journals and book chapters. He has also participated in research projects managed by UNAM's Coordination of Scientific Research for public entities including INFONAVIT, BANCOMEXT, and the Council for Research and Evaluation of Social Policy (CIEPS) of the State of Mexico.