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Prof. Dr. DIDIER QUELOZ
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With us in Sabadell, 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics laureate for the discovery of the first exoplanet, 51 Pegasi b, orbiting a Sun-like star.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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KEYNOTE LECTURE <\/b><\/p>

Saturday, October 10, at 4:00 p.m.<\/b><\/p>

PANEL DISCUSSION & DIALOGUE <\/b><\/p>

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Dr. Queloz built his scientific career at the University of Geneva, where, in 1995, while completing his PhD under the supervision of Dr. Michel Mayor, he announced the discovery of 51 Pegasi b, the first planet detected outside our Solar System orbiting a Sun-like star.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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While searching for brown dwarfs, Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz detected a signal in their radial velocity measurements. Rather than dismissing it, they chose to investigate it thoroughly. By developing new detection techniques and adopting an innovative approach, they provided the first compelling evidence for the existence of planets beyond our Solar System, with characteristics that had been considered unimaginable until then.<\/span><\/p>

Prof. Queloz’s discoveries and the methodology he developed have been fundamental to modern astronomy, laying the foundations of the so-called “Exoplanet Revolution.” His work transformed our understanding of planetary formation and the Earth’s place in the Universe, achievements that led to his being awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physic<\/span><\/p>

Prof. Queloz is currently Professor at the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, and Professor of Physics at ETH Zurich.<\/span><\/p>

For all these reasons, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to Prof. Didier Queloz for honoring us with his presence in Sabadell and for sharing his knowledge and insights with us.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ignasi Ribas<\/h5>

OPENING LECTURE

Friday, October 9 at 6:30 PM

He holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Barcelona and is currently a Research Professor at the Institute of Space Sciences (CSIC).
His research focuses on the discovery and characterization of exoplanets, particularly those similar to Earth, with the aim of searching for life in the future. He holds leading responsibilities in the development of astronomical instruments and in several space missions, including CHEOPS, PLATO, and Ariel. She also coordinates the development of nanosatellite projects. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Alicia Sintes<\/h5>

CLOSING CONFERENCE\nMonday, October 12 at 09:45 AM

Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of the Balearic Islands and an international leading figure in gravitational-wave astronomy. She is the principal investigator of the GRAVITY group and director of the Institute for Computational Applications of Community Code. She holds a PhD from the University of the Balearic Islands and developed part of her career at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics. She has been involved in the LIGO collaboration since its early days. She is currently a member of the LISA Consortium and the Einstein Telescope project. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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NADIA BLAGORODNOVA<\/h5>

INVITED LECTURE\n
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She is a professor at the Faculty of Physics of the University of Barcelona. Her research focuses on observational time-domain astronomy, which studies transient astrophysical phenomena such as supernovae, stellar mergers, and stars torn apart by supermassive black holes. With the research group Common Envelope Transients \u2013 Progenitors, Precursors, and Properties of their Outbursts (CET-3PO), funded by a grant from the European Research Council (ERC), she studies the interaction and merger of close binary stars. \nShe has been jointly recognized with the National Research Award for Young Talent 2025.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Enric Pall\u00e9<\/h5>

PhD in Astrophysics from Armagh Observatory\/Queen\u2019s University Belfast. He completed the first cycle of his Physics degree at the Autonomous University of Barcelona and obtained his bachelor\u2019s degree at the University of La Laguna in the Canary Islands. \nHe has extensive professional experience, beginning as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the New Jersey Institute of Technology & California Institute of Technology in the United States. He has been a Ram\u00f3n y Cajal Fellow at the Instituto de Astrof\u00edsica de Canarias, Head of the Research Department, and currently holds the highest-level position as a Research Professor at the same institute.\nHis research focuses on three main areas: studying Earth as a planet from space to identify biosignatures in its global light; analyzing exoplanet atmospheres through transmission spectroscopy (particularly using the 10-meter GTC telescope); and detecting and confirming exoplanets using telescopes such as Kepler (K2) and SuperWASP. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Spanish Astronomy Congresses (CEA)<\/strong> bring together amateur astronomers from all over Spain to share observation techniques, results, and experiences, fostering collaboration between associations and the public outreach of astronomy. Organized biennially, these events have spurred the creation of new societies and, in 2014, led to the founding of the Federation of Astronomical Associations of Spain<\/a>, which today encompasses 78 associations and more than 8,000 enthusiasts. <\/p>

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Another key objective is astronomical outreach: these congresses serve as a forum to share dissemination methods and increase the presence of astronomy in society. Between 2026 and 2028, Spain will also experience three consecutive solar eclipses (two total and one annular), providing an extraordinary context for public outreach. <\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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To help you plan your visit, we have launched the \u201cVenue and Services<\/a>\u201d section. There, you will find detailed information about the congress location, accommodation options with special rates for participants, travel recommendations, and other useful services for your stay in Sabadell.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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