Dr. José Sánchez Gallego

Assistant Professor

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Biography

José Sánchez-Gallego is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Washington. He obtained his Ph.D. in Astrophysics from the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias in 2012. His work primarily focuses on the development of new instrumentation and software for telescopes, prominently involved with the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) as a software lead. His research interests encompass various aspects of galaxy-related phenomena, specifically related to star formation, quenching processes, and the interstellar, intergalactic, and circumgalactic mediums. He plays a significant role in the MaNGA team, where he is engaged in obtaining optical integral field spectroscopy for a large sample of over 10,000 galaxies. Through his role, he contributes significantly to the understanding of galaxy feedback processes and dynamics within the cosmos.

Research Interests

Courses

ASTR 301 Astronomy for Scientists and Engineers

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.