Inside my

research journey
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HELLO!

Every design I create is rooted in curiosity, storytelling, and a love for visual detail. What started as a passion for colors and composition has grown into a career shaping brands and bringing ideas to life through art direction, visual identity, and motion design. Along the way, I’ve learned that great design doesn’t just look good — it feels right, connects deeply, and communicates clearly. This space is a glimpse into my journey, the work I love, and the creativity that drives me forward.

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My Journey Into Theoretical Physics

1. Undergraduate

2006-2011

Started studying in the University of Seville and later the Complutense University of Madrid, graduating with honors and receiving a National Award for Excellence in Academic Performance.

2. PhD

2011-2016

Was awarded a highly competitive JAE-PRE fellowship and moved to Granada to join IAA, a research center of the most prestigious research institution in Spain.

3. Postdoc

2016-2025

Joined several groups as a postdoc in four different countries in three different continents, publishing innovative research in top journals and maturing as a researcher.

4. RyC

2025-Present

Was awarded a Ramón y Cajal 5-year tenure track contract aimed at outstanding mid-career researchers in foreign countries to return to Spain, and secured one of the highly-sought (7% of the total available positions) full-research positions at CSIC centres.

02

Achievements

60+

Papers published in top journals

50+

Talks in international events

32

H-index

4

PhD theses co-supervised

03

Research Interests

figma
ps
ai
sketch
midjourney

Let’s work together

Are you a student or researcher interesting in these topics? Don’t hesitate to reach out to discuss opportunities for collaboration.

raul.carballorubio@iaa.csic.es