José Bica

José Bica (born in Portugal) is an astrophysicist and professor known for his research on star clusters and galaxies, particularly compact stellar systems like super star clusters and ultra-compact dwarf galaxies (UCDs). He has contributed significantly to the understanding of the formation and evolution of these systems, often found in and around massive galaxies. Bica's work involves observational astronomy, using telescopes to study the light and properties of these objects, and theoretical modeling to interpret the observational data. His research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences.