Cláudio Gomes – Portugal

Cláudio Gomes
Centro de Física do Porto
Email: claudiogomesspace@gmail.com
Bio:
Cláudio Gomes holds a PhD in Theoretical Physics from the University of Porto and is a Researcher at Centro de Física do Porto and at Okeanos (UAç). He is a member of working groups of international consortia and of national scientific projects. He is a certified regional educational trainer, and since 2020 he is the National Coordinator of World Space Week. His research interests lie in Gravitation and Cosmology, having several papers published in top international journals, and actively engages in outreach activities.
Space education is crucial for tomorrow’s society: either for building the next generation of scientists in Physics, Astronomy, Earth Observation, Climate Change, or for inspiring new engineers, entrepreneurs, data analysts, and new technology. Indeed, embracing and engaging with all people regardless of their backgrounds is fundamental for scientific literacy and awareness as well as for a more advanced society towards sustainability and progress. Thus, World Space Week is the keystone for promoting space education and awareness, and achieving such goals.