About

Cerro Paranal
Milky Way over Cerro Paranal, © ESO

I am a Distinguished Professor of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Texas at San Antonio, an Affliate Faculty member of the UTSA School of Data Science, and Director of the UTSA Space Technology & Operations R&D Center.

Prior to my current position, I was Dean of the UTSA College of Sciences (2019 – 2024).

I am a leader in the design, development, and operation of observatories, telescopes, focal-plane instruments, and data systems for the American, European, and South American astronomical research communities. I have served on various international governance and review boards as well as held positions in the American Astronomical Society and the International Astronomical Union.