About us
Light Bridges is a private research institution established in the Canary Islands, one of the best astronomical locations in the world. As such, our activity is focused around observational astronomy and data management. Our vision is advancing scientific knowledge while promoting both environmental and financial sustainability.
We manage the newest robotic telescopes in the Teide Observatory —part of the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC)— alongside Astronomy High-Performance Computing Centers.
Our team
Arnau Serra
Software specialist
Arnau recently joined the team as a software specialist, dedicated to keeping Light Bridges’ IT infrastructure running smoothly and efficiently.
Miquel Serra Ricart
Chief Scientific Officer
Miquel has been the Teide Observatory's administrator for almost 30 years and he currently oversees the scientific activity of the TTT telescopes.
Samuel Lemes
Software & Dev Engineer
Samuel leads Light Bridges’ IT infrastructure, playing a crucial role in enabling efficient robotic operations and ultra-fast data processing.
Antonio Maudes
Chief Executive Officer
An Economist of the Spanish State and PhD in Economics, Antonio oversees all activities at Light Bridges. His expertise lies in pioneering innovative approaches to public-private collaboration.
Fernando Abárzuza
Head of development
Fernando drives new scientific collaborations worldwide while ensuring the successful execution of ongoing projects.
João Bento
Astronomy liaison | dev ops
Joao fosters new scientific collaborations, coordinates ongoing research projects, and contributes to development operations related to TTT.
Our collaborators
Virginie Chantry
International project dev
As a former astronomer, Virginie brings both scientific insight and strategic vision to Light Bridges, helping expand its international collaborations and presence.
Ilaria Sofia Leonardi
China Project Dev
Ilaria Sofia, an expert on the Chinese scientific community, brings her insight and experience to help identify new opportunities in China.
Antonio Villareal
Media and outreach
As an experienced science journalist, Antonio Villarreal helps showcase Light Bridges’ contributions to global scientific research.
