Your guide to my academic and professional journey in science, technology, and beyond.
Scientific research has always been at the heart of my work, with coding and computer science as key tools to drive my projects. Participating in the Joves i Ciència program by Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera has been one of the most transformative experiences in my journey. It opened doors to the world of research and allowed me to gain first-hand experience in a professional scientific environment.
I have got in touch with a variety of fields, ranging from mathematics to biology, and I embrace learning about different topics. However, my true passion is high-energy astrophysics and cosmology. I've worked on measuring the Hubble Constant -the expansion rate of the Universe- first using Cepheids, and later on with Type Ia supernovae collaborating with Dr. Lluís Galbany's research group at the Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC-IEEC).
My current research focusses on Gamma-Ray Bursts (GRB) as potential standard candles, that is cosmological distance indicators. GRBs are the most energetic events in the Universe after the Big Bang and can release as much energy as the sun in its entire life in just seconds. This makes them detectable even at high redshifts, making them a powerful tool for probing the distant cosmos.
Outside the office, I love to share my science enthusiasm with others. Volunteering in scientific dissemination outreach initiatives, like the Explainers program by CosmoCaixa (Barcelona's Science Museum) or the Festa de la Ciència (a science fair organized annually). I am also deeply involved in my school’s science club and STEM-related activities, as well as encouraging and mentoring fellow students to engage with scientific topics.
CosmoXarxa is an initiative by and for the Explainers Community of the science science museum. I presented the CAPIBARA Collaboration, its objectives and status, both technical, scientific, and educative; inviting the public to join the efforts.
I conducted a 1.5h hour activity with 4th grade students at a local school in which I explained space exploration from the begining (apollo and space shuttle) to today (day in the life onboard the ISS and solar system exploration). With model rockets and modules I brought I managed to engage the children and create an inspiring ambience.
For my Physics University Preparation class, I gave to classes (1.5h each) about the foundations of astrophysics, introducing the most important topics to high schoolers. The opportunity was great to channel and reflect on what I'd been learning for the past years, as well as to share my curiosity and excitement with fellow classmates.
