ABOUT ME
I did both my BSc and MSc in Physics at the University of Buenos Aires. It took me two years to decide on what to specialize in because my interests are very broad (thermodynamics fascinates me, and I would love to know more about quantum field theory). I was torn between Quantum Information and Fluid Dynamics, and I ultimately went for the latter because of the fact that fluids are practically everywhere on Earth: just think of the atmosphere, the oceans, pools, our blood, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera.
Then I moved to Lyon, France, to pursue my Ph.D. in Physics. This was a joint collaboration between the École Normale Supérieure de Lyon, which is one of the Grandes Écoles of France, (think of an Ivy League university in the United States), and IFPEN, which is a partly private company that does fundamental research in the energy transition, among other things.
During this time, I lived between two different environments: the world of academia, where we carry out fundamental research, and the industry, which gave me insights into the state of the art of things, and how we can make use of applied research to find solutions that need to be used in the next decades. I did my PhD in hydrodynamics in porous media, with an industrial application in mind.
As of right now, I am in Göttingen (Germany) working as a Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization, where I have the opportunity to use world-class experimental facilities, and am surrounded by a team of amazing scientists who are constantly pushing the boundaries of science.
Throughout my career I’ve done both numerical and experimental research, and I have always tried to work on something different (but still related to fluid dynamics) each time. This means that I have devoted years of academic pursuit at the intersection of various subdisciplines in fluid dynamics, from turbulent flows to porous media, each offering unique insights into the complexities of fluid behavior. The interconnectedness of these fields fuels my drive to bridge gaps, seeking to develop a holistic understanding of fluid dynamics.
Beyond the confines of academic exploration, my aspirations extend to making tangible contributions to society. I am deeply committed to applying both fundamental and non-fundamental research in practical applications that address pressing global challenges. In particular, climate-friendly solutions resonate strongly with me, as I recognize the urgency of finding sustainable ways to preserve and protect our environment.
As for my personal interests, I enjoy reading, playing the piano, hiking, spending time in nature, animals and travelling. I am particularly interested in learning more every day about what we can do to help slow (or ideally reverse) the ever-increasing global temperatures, and what we can do on an individual and collective level.
