In the Stellar Astrophysics area, research lines focus on characterizing the structure and evolution of stars. Our academics actively investigate the formation and evolution of stars in the Milky Way and the Magellanic Clouds to infer the properties of massive stars (especially in binary and multiple systems), as well as variable stars and stars in interacting binary systems, spanning a wide range of masses.

Our team investigates the structure and evolution of the Milky Way by analyzing its stellar populations and clusters. We place special emphasis on massive star formation in ionized regions and the study of cold, dense molecular clouds in the interstellar medium. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the dynamics and chemical evolution across the Milky Way's structural components.

Researchers explore galaxy interactions in the local Universe to shed light on the large-scale structure of the cosmos. Our work focuses on the dynamics, physical properties, and morphology of galaxies in dense environments, examining how these surroundings influence their evolution.