Gonzalo Pascual joins the Optomechanics group at the ICMM

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Gonzalo Pascual García joined the Advanced Force Microscopy Methods and Optomechanics group on last december. This madrilenian arrives as assistant researcher to develop of a diamond-based detector/sensor.

Where do you come from?

Born and raised in Coslada, but I've been living in Vallecas for the last three years.

What have you worked on so far?

As a waiter and also using Salesforce. 

What will you work on? With whom?

Developing a diamond-based detector/sensor with the Optomechanics group.

Why ICMM?

While I was studying for my master’s degree in Biomedical Physics at UCM, I was unsure about the direction I wanted to take for my future. I was considering studying for the RFIR (Radiofísico Hospitalario) examn, but I was not keen on the idea of preparing for an exam with no guarantee of securing a position. Therefore, I decided to explore other options. My supervisor sent a position offer to my master’s degree coordinator, who then shared it with the students. I applied for the position, my supervisor contacted me, interviewed me, and one thing led to another and here I am.

And a personal touch: any hobbies? What would you like to contribute to the institute? 

Combat sports, paintings (but not painting, I'm very bad at it) and music. I would like to make this institution bigger and more prestigious than it already is.