Dr. Escudero has a Bsc in Biology by Complutense University (Madrid, Spain) and he holds a PhD in Molecular Biology of Plants by Basil University (Basil, Switzerland). He developed a carrier in applied science to agriculture in several Research Centers, both national- and international-based. He also worked in biotechnology industry (Mogen Intenatinal – Zeneca Agrochemicals, Syngenta Ltd.). He took part in scientific projects supported by top tier scientific organizations as European Molecular Biology Organization, and Human Frontier Science Program Organization. Afterwards he had responsibilities of assessment and technical management of R&D&I projects. Currently he is responsible for International Relations of INIA (National Institute for Agricultural and Food Research and Technology), Spain, being also Spanish NCP for H2020 – Societal Challenge 2 Bioeconomy.