Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC)
About
The IAC is a Spanish public research centre dedicated to astrophysics and astronomical research, headquartered in San Cristóbal de La Laguna (Tenerife), and formed as a public consortium including the Spanish State, the regional government of the Canary Islands, the University of La Laguna and the Spanish National Research Council. As Spain’s leading astrophysics research centre, the IAC conducts advanced research and develops scientific instrumentation, data-processing systems, and space technologies to support astronomical discovery about the origin and evolution of matter and energy in the Universe.
The IAC manages two major observatories, Observatorio del Teide (Tenerife) and Observatorio del Roque de los Muchachos (La Palma), supporting research, technology development, and scientific collaboration. The IAC also maintains a Knowledge Transfer Office supporting intellectual property, licensing, and collaborative research activities. Through IACTEC, the IAC translates scientific expertise into technology development and innovation in Space and Advanced Optics, supporting collaboration with industry and other research organisations.
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Project Manager at the Research Support and Knowledge Transfer Unit
Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC)
Head of the Research Support and Knowledge Transfer Unit
Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC)