Valentín Martínez-Pillet

Valentín Martínez-Pillet is the director of the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC), where he plays a crucial role in advancing astronomical research and infrastructure in Spain. Recently, he emphasized the importance of securing funding for the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) in La Palma, highlighting its potential economic benefits and its significance for global astrophysics.