Dr. Amilcar Vargas is an international expert in World Heritage management and holds a PhD from the University of Barcelona. He is responsible for the implementation of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention at Casa Batlló, including raising awareness of the Outstanding Universal Value, fulfilling the obligations and pursuing the potential opportunities of Casa Batlló’s inscription on the UNESCO List. He has worked in renowned institutions such as UNESCO and other World Heritage sites and is a guest professor in the University Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, among others.
His international experience includes academic stays, university lectures, publications and conferences in 20 countries. He is member of ICOMOS, ICOM and the International Association of World Heritage Professionals.