Raquel Nohemy Mejia Espinoza

Raquel Nohemy Mejia Espinoza

Star and planet formation

PhD Student

Raquel Nohemy is pursuing her PhD in the chemical and kinematic study of the molecular outflow components associated with the massive protostar IRAS 18162-2048 in the HH80/81 region, under the supervision of Dr. Josep Masqué and Dr. Mayra Osorio. Raquel holds a degree in Physics from the National Autonomous University of Honduras, where she also earned a degree in Chemical Engineering. She later obtained a Master of Science (Astrophysics) from the University of Guanajuato, Mexico.

Raquel Nohemy is pursuing her PhD in the chemical and kinematic study of the molecular outflow components associated with the massive protostar IRAS 18162-2048 in the HH80/81 region, under the supervision of Dr. Josep Masqué and Dr. Mayra Osorio. Raquel holds a degree in Physics from the National Autonomous University of Honduras, where she also earned a degree in Chemical Engineering. She later obtained a Master of Science (Astrophysics) from the University of Guanajuato, Mexico.

Currently residing in Mexico, Raquel is a third-semester PhD student in the Science (Astrophysics) program at the University of Guanajuato. She focuses on studying molecular outflows and protostellar jets from massive stars and how they interact with the interstellar medium, altering their surroundings and, in some cases, triggering new episodes of star formation. Her research, conducted under the supervision of Dr. Josep Masqué and Dr. Mayra Osorio, provides key insights into the dynamics and evolution of these objects in their early stages, contributing to a better understanding of the processes that regulate the birth of massive stars.

Background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Physics, National Autonomous University of Honduras.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, National Autonomous University of Honduras.
  • Master of Science (Astrophysics), University of Guanajuato, Mexico.