Fitxa persona

I hold a degree in Physics and a PhD in Physics (specializing in Astrophysics) from the University of Valencia (UV). During my doctoral studies, I completed research stays in England and Italy. After eight years of postdoctoral experience, divided between the Universities of Trieste and Valencia, I am currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at UV.

My research focuses on the field of Computational Cosmology and, in particular, on the analysis of the formation and evolution of galaxies and galaxy clusters. Around this main research line, I work on other closely related topics, such as the development of numerical methods for cosmology, the study of hydrodynamical processes and N-body simulations, the identification of dark matter halos, the large-scale structure of the Universe, the thermodynamics of the intracluster medium, cosmological shock waves, and the identification and characterization of cosmic voids.

In addition to my research activity, my teaching is mainly carried out in the Bachelor’s Degree in Physics and in the Master’s Degree in Advanced Physics at UV. I also undertake coordination and university management duties and frequently participate in outreach activities.