Luis Font Guiteras

Luis Font Guiteras is a researcher at the Department of Physics, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), and affiliated with the Centre for Space Studies and Research (CEREs). He specializes in gamma-ray astronomy, high-energy astrophysics, and instrumentation development. His work involves the MAGIC and Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA) projects, focusing on intergalactic magnetic fields, blazars, and atmospheric profiling using LIDAR technology.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Physics, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1997)
• Licenciat (Equivalent to M.Sc.), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1990)

Research Interests: Font Guiteras’s research bridges astrophysics and technology, emphasizing gamma-ray detection, cosmic ray studies, and radiation dosimetry. He has pioneered the development of LIDAR systems for atmospheric calibration in CTA observatories and contributed to understanding intergalactic magnetic fields through multi-wavelength observations.

Projects:

• Principal Investigator of the Aplicación de la ICRP 137 Parte 3 (2021–2025) addressing radiation dosimetry in extreme environments.
• Co-Principal Investigator in the GAMMA-RAY ASTRONOMY WITH CTA-NORTH AND MAGIC project (2023–2026).
• Leadership roles in CTA-related projects since 2010, including calibration and prototype development.

Awards & Grants: While specific awards are unlisted, his extensive grants and project leadership underscore his impact in astroparticle physics.

Labs/Teams: Active in CEREs and collaborates with international teams on CTA and MAGIC telescope initiatives.