The Center of Excellence in Astrophysics and Associated Technologies (CATA) is a scientific and technological institution dedicated to cutting-edge research in astronomy and related technologies. It is also the largest scientific initiative in the field led by astronomers based in Chile. CATA is funded by the National Agency for Research and Development (ANID) and is composed of five universities: the University of Chile (host institution), the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, the University of Concepción, Diego Portales University, and Andrés Bello University.
CATA’s multidisciplinary team of professionals—spanning astronomy, engineering, and related sciences—develops research across seven scientific areas: Cosmology and Galaxy Formation; Supermassive Black Holes and Energetic Phenomena; Galaxies; Stellar Populations; Star and Planet Formation; Exoplanets and Astrobiology; and Theoretical Astrophysics. In addition, the Center includes specialized areas in astronomical instrumentation, technology transfer, a computing hub, and a dedicated outreach unit.
Among its members are Roberto Assef as alternate director, James Jenkins as principal investigator; Evelyn Johnston and Manuel Aravena as associate researchers; and a significant number of PhD students and postdoctoral researchers at IEA UDP.
More information at: https://cata.cl/nosotros/