Daniel Galán Diéguez

Welcome to the section where I share the key projects of my academic journey. Below, I highlight the main topics that have shaped my research and development:

• BSc Thesis. Photometric Observations of Eclipsing Binary Star Systems
  I began my BSc thesis at the Universidad de Santiago de Compostela in 2021. The primary goal was to obtain light curves of two eclipsing binary systems. This project involved developing astronomical software for data reduction and photometric analysis.


• MSc Thesis. Physical Parameters of the Low-Mass Eclipsing Binary System ASAS J052919-1617.3
  I completed my MSc thesis at the Universidad de La Laguna in 2023, focusing on characterizing the low-mass eclipsing binary ASAS J052919-1617.3. This work included the development, automation, and standardization of astronomical software for differential photometry, applying advanced techniques with Python, pyIRAF, and Phoebe. The thesis was awarded the highest possible mark.


• PhD Thesis. Life channels and fate of the most massive star
  I am currently working on my PhD at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC), investigating the surprising lack of fast rotators (vsin i > 200 km/s) in the Cygnus OB2 association. This phenomenon challenges existing models of massive multiple star systems. My research focuses on the impact of 3D geometry on rapidly rotating and overcontact massive stars, specifically how deviations from spherical symmetry affect the determination of their fundamental physical parameters.