CV

Jorge Luis Guzmán Lazo

jorge.guzman.l@usach.cl
Santiago, Región Metropolitana, CL

Summary

Final-year Astrophysics student with a minor in Data Science at the University of Santiago of Chile. Passionate about protoplanetary disks, planet formation, science communication, and open-source tools for astronomical data analysis.

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Astrophysics with a Minor in Data Science
    2026-12-01
    University of Santiago of Chile
  • Secondary Education (7th–12th grade)
    2021-12-01
    Instituto Nacional General José Miguel Carrera

Work Experience

  • Coordinator — USACH Sin Fronteras
    2025-09-01 -
    University of Santiago of Chile
    Help international exchange students adapt to Chile. Provide guidance and support, and organize cultural and sporting activities so students can discover the city.
  • Transition Period Tutor
    2024-01-01 -
    University of Santiago of Chile
    Assisted incoming astrophysics students in their transition to university life across three consecutive editions (Jan–Mar 2024, Jan–Mar 2025, Jan–Mar 2026). Organized bonding activities and provided academic and personal guidance.
  • Private Tutor — Physics & Mathematics
    2023-06-01 -
    Independent
    Provide one-on-one and small-group tutoring in Physics and Mathematics to secondary school students and university students, helping them improve their understanding and performance in these subjects.
  • Freelance Graphic Designer
    2020-04-01 - 2021-08-31
    Independent
    Designed logos, overlays, and branding assets for online content creators (Twitch/YouTube).

Skills

Programming

  • Python
  • NumPy
  • Matplotlib
  • Pandas
  • SciPy
  • Astropy
  • Streamlit

Web Technologies

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

Software & Tools

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere
  • OBS Studio
  • FITS data analysis

Data Analysis

  • Astronomical datasets
  • Real-world data pipelines
  • Visualization

Presentations

  • ExoChile 2026 Workshop — Participant
    2026
    Universidad de Concepción
    Concepción, Chile
    Participated in an international workshop on exoplanets, engaging in discussions on protoplanetary disks and planet formation.
  • Astronomy Day — Liceo Bicentenario Maipú
    2026
    Liceo Bicentenario Maipú
    Maipú, Santiago, Chile
    Demonstrated a board game representing Astrodiálogos.
  • 4th USACH Science Festival
    2025
    University of Santiago of Chile
    Santiago, Chile
    Participated as an exhibitor representing Astrodiálogos.
  • AstroExpediciones — SOCHIAS XX
    2025
    XX Annual SOCHIAS Meeting
    Southern Chile (Isla Huar, Isla Maillén, Isla Puluqui, Calbuco)
    Four-day outreach expedition to rural schools in southern Chile combining astronomy communication and indigenous knowledge, held in parallel with the XX SOCHIAS Annual Meeting.
  • ESO-ALMA Open Day 2025
    2025
    ESO & ALMA
    Chile
    Showcased a virtual reality experience representing Astrodiálogos.
  • 4th Scientific Summer of Cerro Navia
    2025
    Cerro Navia Science Festival
    Cerro Navia, Santiago, Chile
    Represented Astrodiálogos at this public science outreach event.
  • XIX SOCHIAS Annual Meeting
    2024
    University of Tarapacá
    Arica, Chile
    Represented Astrodiálogos at the XIX annual meeting of SOCHIAS.
  • San Marcos School of Arica — Talk
    2024
    San Marcos School
    Arica, Chile
    Presented on an Astrodiálogos experience and on pursuing a career in astrophysics.
  • 3rd USACH Science Festival
    2024
    University of Santiago of Chile
    Santiago, Chile
    Participated as an exhibitor under the Astrodiálogos Ambassadors project.
  • Astronomy Day — Liceo 7 de Providencia
    2025
    Liceo 7 de Providencia
    Providencia, Santiago, Chile
    Demonstrated a virtual reality experience representing Astrodiálogos.
  • School Science Fair — Oumuamua
    2023
    María Auxiliadora School
    Santiago, Chile
    Presented about the interstellar object 'Oumuamua at the school science fair.
  • USACH Science Fair — Oumuamua
    2023
    University of Santiago of Chile
    Santiago, Chile
    Presented about the interstellar object 'Oumuamua at the university science fair.

Teaching

  • Transition Period Tutoring — Astrophysics
    2024
    University of Santiago of Chile
    Role: University Tutor
    Guided incoming astrophysics students during their first weeks of university life (editions: Jan–Mar 2024, 2025, 2026).
  • Private Tutoring — Physics & Mathematics
    2023
    Independent
    Role: Private Tutor
    One-on-one instruction in Physics and Mathematics for secondary school students and university students.

Portfolio

  • DISCO: Deprojection Image Software for Circumstellar Objects
    2026
    Portfolio
    A specialized tool for the interactive analysis of astronomical FITS data, focused on protoplanetary disks. Built with Python and JavaScript.
  • Astrodiálogos — Ambassador
    2024
    Portfolio
    A project building bridges between indigenous knowledge and astronomy using virtual reality (Quest 2 & Quest 3). Awarded the 2024 and 2025 VIME Faculty of Sciences Fund.

Languages

  • Spanish
    Native
  • English
    B2+ (Upper-Intermediate)

Interests

  • Research Interests
    Protoplanetary Disks, Planet Formation, Exoplanets, Computational Astrophysics, Data Science, Astronomy Research
  • Other Interests
    Video Games, Computing, Geek Culture, Science Communication, Content Creation