An astrophysicist, researcher, and educator dedicated to inspiring the next generation of scientists through the exploration of the universe.

Dr. Luis Henry Quiroga-Núñez is a Professor of Astrophysics at the Florida Institute of Technology and Director of the Ortega Observatory in Melbourne, Florida. His international academic journey has taken him from South America to Europe and the United States, where he has built a distinguished career in astronomy, astrophysics, and space science at leading research institutions. His expertise spans stellar astrometry, Galactic stellar populations, exoplanet detection, and the study of the Milky Way using observations from both ground-based and space-based observatories. He has secured research funding from major U.S. agencies, including NASA and the National Science Foundation (NSF), to advance cutting-edge astrophysical research and student training