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Rui Jorge Agostinho

Rui Jorge Agostinho is a respected academic, holding the position of Professor at the Department of Physics within the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Lisbon. Additionally, he is an active member of the The Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço (IA).

Dr. Rui Agostinho has a PhD in Astronomy from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. Additionally, he holds the esteemed position of director at the Astronomical Observatory of Lisbon and is recognized as a founding member and researcher at the Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics of UL, now known as the Institute of Astrophysics and Space Sciences. His contributions extend beyond academia as he plays an active role in several professional societies, including founding and membership in the Portuguese Society of Astronomy and the International Astronomical Union.

Agostinho's expertise is further acknowledged through his membership in the European Astronomical Society and the Portuguese Society of Physics. A notable achievement in his career is his role as the scientific coordinator of the YALO project, facilitating the utilization of the Yale telescope at the Inter-American Observatory of Cerro Tololo in Chile. 

Beyond his institutional roles, Agostinho's passion for science outreach is evident through his development of exhibition modules at prestigious institutions such as the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and the Science Museum of the University of Lisbon. His dedication to scientific communication extends to his collaboration with the magazine Quo and his co-authorship of the book "Life: Origin and Evolution." Through his multifaceted contributions to academia, research, and science communication, Rui Agostinho continues to inspire and enlighten both colleagues and the broader community with his expertise and passion for astronomy. #ruijorgeagostinho