B.S. Universidad del Valle (2016)
M.S. UNAM - Instituto de Astronomía (2020)
Ph.D. UNAM - Instituto de Astronomía (2024)
Javier's research focuses on the study of stellar activity and rotation in young stars, particularly within star-forming regions and open clusters. His work delves into the rotational evolution of young low-mass, solar type stars, across the age range (<100 Myrs).
Combining observational and theoretical approaches, Javier's leverages data from TESS, Gaia, eROSITA, SDSS and other ground-based telescopes to explore the relationships between indicators and observables of stellar activity and rotation with stellar parameters like mass and age. His findings suggest a critical role for accreting disks in regulating stellar rotation during the early stages of stellar evolution (<6 Myrs). Javier develops models that incorporate interactions between stars and their surrounding disks, as well as magnetospheric ejections. These models provide a comprehensive understanding of how magnetic fields and stellar winds influence rotational evolution.
Beyond his research, Javier has made significant contributions to the astronomical community by developing various resources. These include TESSExtractor, a web application that facilitates the extraction, visualization, and analysis of TESS light curves online.
Currently, Javier is collaborating with Professor Sean Matt and his working team to investigate the physical processes governing the early evolution of young stars. Their research aims to provide new insights into the interactions between stars, their surrounding disks, and potential exoplanets. Javier's work not only advances our understanding of stellar activity and rotation but also offers practical tools to measure vsin(i) and rotational periods and models for forecasting key physical parameters such as magnetic fields, accretion, and mass loss rates.
