My research focuses on understanding the formation of stars and planets, with a particular emphasis on protoplanetary disks—the birthplaces of planetary systems. I investigate the physical and chemical properties of these disks, the early stages of planet formation, and the direct imaging of protoplanets. By studying these systems, I aim to uncover the processes that lead to the creation of planets and their environments, providing crucial insights into the origins and evolution of planetary systems, including our own.

My research

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Imaging of protoplanets

Observations of protoplanets provide critical insights into the earliest stages of planetary formation. By directly imaging these forming planets within their protoplanetary disks, we can study their masses, compositions, and interactions with the surrounding material, shedding light on the processes that shape planetary systems

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Protoplanetary disks

Protoplanetary disks are the birthplaces of planets. Understanding their physical properties, chemical composition, and evolution over time is crucial to unraveling the complex processes behind planet formation

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From clouds to stars

Through observational studies of star formation, we examine how clouds of gas and dust collapse to form new stars. By analyzing the physical conditions and processes within these stellar nurseries, we uncover how stars evolve, interact with their environments, and shape the development of planetary systems and galaxies