Casiana Muñoz

Casiana Muñoz is a prominent Spanish physicist and the deputy director of the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias, recognized for her research in star formation in galaxies. Recently awarded the Medalla de Andalucía for her contributions to science, she advocates for scientific literacy and encourages young students, particularly girls, to pursue careers in STEM fields. Her research focuses on dwarf galaxies and the atmospheric conditions affecting astronomical observations.