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"My field of research is observational astronomy, in which I have been interested mostly in photometric and spectroscopic studies of Be stars in photometry of Brown Dwarfs, in stars belonging to open clusters and infrared photometry of globular clusters.
Currently, my main area of interest is the study of Be stars and blue variable stars, similar to classical Be in colors and magnitudes, but different in their light curves. These stars are being studied in the Magellanic Clouds and towards the galactic bulge.
The overall objective of this research is to understand the nature of variable stars of type-1, type-2 and type 3 found in the Magellanic Clouds and towards the bulge of our galaxy, and determine or rule out its relation with the Be phenomenon. It is also part of the objectives of this research to contribute to the knowledge of the Be phenomenon observed in classical Be stars (type-4), especially in understanding the causes and the relationship of this phenomenon with metallicity.
Among my teaching interests are basic training courses in Observational Astronomy, as well as Advanced Astrophysical Methods and also basic and informative courses (type CBU) on astronomy topics, such as Extra solar Planets. I have also taught Physics 1 and Physics 2, as well as Mathematical Methods for physics undergraduates. Finally, in my interests as a Professor and researcher, there is advice to students interested in astronomy at the scientific level for them to develop undergraduate and graduate thesis." |
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| Academic degrees: |
- Ph.D. (U. de Concepcion, Chile 2008)
- MPhys (U. Catolica de Chile, Chile 2002)
- Physicist (U. Nacional de Colombia, 1999)
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| Research Area: |
- Observational Astronomy: Be Stars, Brown Dwarfs, Globular Clusters.
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| Current research: |
- Blue variable stars in the Magellanic Clouds and in the direction of the Galactic Bulge.
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| Service to the Department: |
- Member of the PhD and Masters Committee.
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