Researcher in Criminal Law and Philosophy of Law
Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (Peru)
Is a Peruvian legal scholar and researcher specializing in Criminal Law and the Philosophy of Law. He is currently affiliated with Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, where his academic work focuses on the theoretical foundations of criminal responsibility, punishment, and the normative limits of state power within criminal justice systems. His research interests lie at the intersection of dogmatic criminal law, legal philosophy, and constitutional principles, with particular emphasis on culpability, proportionality, legal reasoning, and the moral justification of punishment. He approaches criminal law not merely as a technical discipline, but as a normative system that must be critically examined in light of ethical theory, human rights, and the rule of law. Balmaceda Quirós has contributed to academic discussions through research projects, scholarly articles, and conference presentations addressing contemporary challenges in criminal law, including the expansion of punitive power, preventive criminal law, and the philosophical implications of modern penal policies. His work seeks to bridge doctrinal analysis with philosophical argumentation, offering a critical perspective on prevailing trends in criminal legislation and judicial practice.
In addition to his research activities, he collaborates in academic initiatives aimed at strengthening legal education and promoting rigorous theoretical debate within Peruvian and Latin American legal scholarship. His academic profile reflects a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research, intellectual rigor, and the defense of fundamental legal principles in criminal law.