Over the past 14 years, my scientific journey has been deeply rooted in the field of astrophysics. Beginning as a master's student and later pursuing a Ph.D. at INAOE in my home country Mexico, I achieved notable milestones. My master's thesis earned me an honorable mention at the national competition in 2011-2012, and I received the award for the best doctoral thesis in national competition for the two-year period of 2015-2016. I was nominated by the Mexican Academy of Sciences to attend the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in 2016, showcasing recognition within the scientific community.
My research has focused on the survival of supernova dust and the turbulent interstellar medium. Shortly after graduating, I was offered a 20-month contract by the Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague, which was extended to 3 years due to my outstanding performance.
Furthering my postdoctoral research, I received the full support from the European Union's ERASMUS PLUS program to work for six months at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias in Spain. During this time, I developed the CINDER code, a unique tool for studying interstellar dust survival and supernova explosions. I also participated in exclusive workshops and gave talks at various European institutions, showcasing my expertise in the high-redshift and local interstellar medium.
Balancing personal and professional growth, I opted for a 10-year CONACYT Chair Position back at INAOE, marking my return to familiar surroundings. I continued to publish extensively, often as the lead author, presenting innovative scenarios for contemporary astrophysical challenges. My work garnered international attention, leading to being invited to give invited seminars at prestigious institutions like the Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics, Princeton University, the SETI Institute, and the Scuola Normale Superiore in Pisa. I have directed four master’s thesis (two in Mexico and two in Spain), and co-supervised one doctoral thesis.
I hold now a Full Researcher Position at INAOE, where I teach two courses per year at the Master's level, direct 3 PhD. students and I am forming the DETONATIONS Research Group (*D*usty *E*ndeavours at *TONA*ntzintla: *T*urbulent *I*nterplay *O*f *N*ebulae and *S*hocks).
11.9.2023