About
Milky Way over Cerro Paranal, © ESO
I am a Distinguished Professor of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), an Affliate Faculty member of the School of Data Science, and Director of the Center for Space Technology & Operations Research (CSTOR).
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. My community service includes various international governance and review boards as well as held positions in the American Astronomical Society and the International Astronomical Union. My research interests are driven by how new technology and techniques open new windows on the Universe.