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Magnetic fields transform stars from relatively stable hydrogen spheres into dynamic and eruptive objects dramatically changing the enviornments of exoplanetary systems. It is by understanding the fundamental physics of how this stellar activity behaves and evolves that we develop the environmental context necessary to assess which exoplanets could hold the potential to develop life.

I am working on a variety of projects in low-mass stellar and substellar magnetism, brown dwarf atmospheric science, and star-planet interactions. Please contact me if you are interested, see below.

There is an incredible beauty in being able to observe the universe, understand how it works, and describe it through a mathematical language. I feel privileged to work as an astronomer and play in this arena, solving puzzles at the boundaries of human knowledge.

I was born in Colombia, but mostly grew up in the U.S., with my extended family. The path to becoming a scientist isn't always straightforward, but with the right support anyone can pursue that passion. I will always be grateful to those that have helped me along this path throughout the years --- thank you. It is our professional duty to foster the growth of young scientists, and mentoring students has for me been the most rewarding part of my work.