The Institute of Cosmos Sciences bids farewell to its scientific director, thanking him for all the work done during these years, in which his leadership has been indispensable for the growth and consolidation of our Institute.He has been the scientific director during the last four years, when our Institute was recognized as a Center of Excellence Maria de Maeztu by the Science Ministry. Under his administration, the project boosted and developed, allowing numerous scientists to visit and collaborate with our Institute and young researchers to join us. This period also led to the creation and consolidation of our Technology Unit, the development of several scientific activities and the improvement of science outreach and communication.

The award is just the tip of Dr. Paredes’s activity to promote and strengthen our Institute’s excellence. He also actively worked so ICCUB could become a full member of the Virgo Collaboration, which was recently achieved.

Last June, Jordi Miralda, an ICREA researcher at the University of Barcelona, relieved Dr. Paredes. We wish the stars to enlighten your administration.

Dr. Paredes with Xavier Luri, Marc Ribó and Domènec Espriu at the LST - 1 inauguration.

Dr. Paredes at the Junior Leader La Caixa Postdoctoral Fellowship award ceremony, with the awarded Héctor Gil-Marín, Anna Ferré-Mateu and Matteo Cerruti, and Domènec Espriu, Licia Verde and Xavier Luri.

Dr. Paredes and Lluís Garrido at the Maria de Maeztu recognition event.

Dr. Paredes poses with Lluís Garrido, Francesca Figueras, Roberto Emparan and Jaume Garriga at the Kip Thorne Honoris Causa ceremony.