The U.S. National Science Foundation Center for Advanced Radio Sciences and Engineering (NSF CARSE) invites the academic and scientific community to a special talk titled “Technology Development and Discovery at the Argentine Institute of Radio Astronomy (IAR),” presented by Guillermo M. Gancio, Head of the IAR Observatory.

The presentation will take place on September 30, 2026, at 3:30 PM in Stefani Room 222, with the opportunity to attend in person or via Zoom. 

Exploring Radio Astronomy and Technology at IAR

The talk will provide an overview of the Argentine Institute of Radio Astronomy (IAR), one of Latin America’s leading centers for radio astronomy, scientific instrumentation, and space technology. Founded more than six decades ago, IAR operates two 30-meter radio telescopes that support research in radio astronomy, astrophysics, pulsar studies, and signal processing. 

Gancio will highlight IAR’s observational facilities, technological capabilities, and major research initiatives, including the Multipurpose Interferometric Array (MIA) and the Lunar Antenna for Radio Astronomy (LARA), an innovative mission concept for low-frequency radio astronomy from lunar orbit. 

Attendees will also learn about IAR’s long-standing contributions to Argentina’s national space program, satellite missions, technology transfer, and international scientific collaborations. The presentation will offer a perspective on IAR’s past achievements, current projects, and potential avenues for future collaboration. 

About the Speaker

Guillermo M. Gancio is Head of the Observatory and Project Manager at the Argentine Institute of Radio Astronomy, where he leads the development and operation of advanced radio astronomy instrumentation and observatory facilities.

With more than two decades of experience in scientific instrumentation, Gancio has contributed to major projects in radio astronomy, deep-space communications, and space science, including pulsar monitoring, interferometric arrays, and lunar radio astronomy initiatives. He has also played key roles in international collaborations and technological developments supporting astronomical research and the expansion of observational capabilities in Argentina. 

Event Details

📅 September 30, 2026
🕒 3:30 PM
📍 Stefani Room 222
💻 Attend in person or join via Zoom