Intellectual Curiosity and Self-directed Learning (Autodidact): Ability to master new technologies or complex concepts autonomously and in record time.

 First-Principles Thinking: Ability to dissect complex problems from their logical foundations and apply them to practical solutions or projects. 

Technical Communication and Mentorship Skills: Ability to translate theoretical or technical concepts of high complexity into simple and actionable explanations for teams or clients.

Mentality Maker / DIY Innovation: Practical orientation towards the development of prototypes and own methodologies to optimize processes.

Physics is not the memorization of formulas, nor mathematics the manipulation of symbols. Mathematics reveals the structures; physics asks whether Nature is built upon them. 

My approach to physics is driven by strong physical intuition and a deep engagement with conceptual mathematics. Rather than viewing physics as a mere collection of computational techniques, I approach the discipline as a formal language to describe and decode natural phenomena. My core strength lies in bridging the gap between physical reality and mathematical abstraction—identifying the underlying principles of a system before translating them into structured frameworks.

While proficient in executing technical procedures, my academic interest thrives in high-level conceptualization, qualitative analysis, and mathematical modeling, making me highly suited for theoretical exploration and strategic problem-solving.

María José Monteagudo Candiani — Research Trajectory

Origin of Life • Black Holes • Quantum Biology • Unified Theoretical Physics

I am María José Monteagudo Candiani, an independent theoretical researcher working at the frontier between quantum physics, cosmology, and the emergence of life. My scientific work explores how fundamental symmetries, vacuum structure, and quantum coherence shape both the early Universe and the biological architectures that later emerged from it.

My research integrates:

• Extended Gravity (f(R)/f(T))

• Quantum Field Theory & Vacuum Spectral Gaps

• Black Hole Thermodynamics & Information Theory

• SU(2)/SU(3) Symmetry in Biological Systems

• Quantum Coherence in DNA, EZ Water, and Supramolecular Structures

• Astrobiology & the Physics of the Origin of Life

Across these domains, I investigate a central question:

How does the quantum structure of the Universe give rise to complexity, coherence, and eventually life?

 Research Focus: From Black Holes to Biogenesis

My work proposes that the same mathematical principles governing:

• black hole entropy,

• vacuum pressure,

• quantum tunneling,

• and symmetry breaking in the early Universe,

also appear—transformed but recognizable—in:

• biochemical coherence,

• genetic information flow,

• and the emergence of living systems.

This unified perspective connects:

• Primordial nucleosynthesis → vacuum topology → stellar evolution → black hole formation → chemical complexity → prebiotic coherence → origin of life.

Methodology & Scientific Identity

I work through non-linear, architectonic reasoning, focusing on:

• global geometric structures,

• asymptotic limits,

• hidden symmetries,

• and cross-domain invariants.

Rather than following procedural mathematics, I use heuristic modeling to uncover deep structural relations between physical and biological systems.

My computational tools include:

• QuTiP, Qiskit, MATLAB

• Monte Carlo simulations

• open quantum system modeling

• tensor-based symmetry analysis

Scientific Output & Recognition

• 20+ preprints (INSPIRE‑HEP, Zenodo, Figshare)

• Author of a scientific monograph on quantum biophysics

• COST Action CA23115 researcher

• h‑index 5, 49+ citations

• NASA SFL‑SAG contributor

• CubeSat & CryoBot conceptual design

• Postgraduate Diploma in Astrophysics & Cosmology

• Physics researcher 

• Interdisciplinary Foundations (ITESM, 2016–2020). 270 CFUS.

• My undergraduate degree was not a direct physics program, but it provided a broad foundation in mathematics, statistics, biology, chemistry, scientific philosophy, and systems design. I used this training to develop the conceptual architecture that later evolved into my theoretical frameworks.

• BACHELOR OF PHYSICS ( SAPIENZA). ON-GOING.  18 CFUS UNTIL NOW. 

Mathematical & Statistical Foundations

• Mathematics I & II

• Statistical Methods

• Forecasting

• Quantitative Models & Optimization

Biological & Chemical Systems

• Microbiology

• Chemistry

• Structural Organic Chemistry

• Molecular Biology

• Food Chemistry

• Tissue Culture 

Scientific Reasoning & Philosophy

• Philosophy of Science

• Ethics & Applied Ethics

• Analytical Writing

Systems, Innovation & Cognitive Design

• Innovation & Technology

• Organizational Structures

• Strategic Project Design

• Creativity & Problem Solving

Long-Term Vision

My overarching goal is to build a unified theoretical framework where:

• black hole information,

• astrophysics

• quantum coherence,

• vacuum geometry,

• and biological organization

are understood as different manifestations of the same underlying physical principles.

I believe that the origin of life is not an isolated biochemical accident, but a cosmic-scale phenomenon rooted in the deep structure of the Universe.

Early interdisciplinary prototype (2019) 

This video was part of my first formal proposal for an international scholarship. Although it was not selected, it marked the beginning of my line of thought on quantum coherence, neurobiology, and the organization of living systems. 

Electrotaxis, Quorum Sensing & Bioelectricity (2022)

“This project explored the relationship between electrotaxis, quorum sensing, and exo-electrogenic behavior in human-associated bacteria. I analyzed the Lactobacillus gluconate operon, the S-ribosyl-homocysteine lyase protein, and their potential influence on immune-cell electrotaxis. Using AlphaPulldown, STMOL, Biotite, and Py3Dmol, I performed early protein–protein interaction modeling and structural predictions. This work represents one of my first attempts to integrate bioelectricity, microbiota dynamics, and computational biology—an early precursor to my current SU(6) theoretical framework.”

Early Scientific Writing (2019–2021) 

Before beginning my formal studies in physics, I contributed to several scientific outreach articles at UDLAP. These pieces covered topics such as nanotechnology, biocatalysis, molecular motors, neurotechnology, quantum biology, and bio-inspired materials. This early work reflects the interdisciplinary intuition that later evolved into my current theoretical research on SU(5) and SU(6) frameworks. 

https://contexto.udlap.mx/tag/maria-jose-monteagudo-candiani/

Nanosatelites Engineering Trainning (2025)

In 2022, I applied to an analog astronaut program focused on astrobiology, extreme-environment research, and human performance in isolated habitats. This experience strengthened my interest in the intersection between space biology, bioelectricity, and theoretical physics. I plan to reapply in the future as part of my long-term scientific trajectory.

2025 – Interview Stage  

Selected for interview. My 2025 application focused on early theoretical proposals in quantum biology and astrobiology. Although I presented myself only as a first‑year physics student, the experience helped me understand how to communicate my interdisciplinary background more effectively.

2026 – Full Application (Current)  

Applying with a consolidated scientific identity: second bachelor’s degree in Physics, a completed 4.5‑year multidisciplinary degree, advanced international coursework, nanosatellite training, and active research in quantum biology, nanotechnology, and computational modeling.

Postgraduate Specialization & Theoretical Framework (2026): Quantum Biology 

Developed an advanced 34-page research framework on quantum boundary conditions, Bell states, and Fourier analysis applied to biological sub-systems, supervised by Physicist Teresa Versyp (eQuantum/BIU). 

This formal report (written in Spanish) bridges quantum field fluctuations with bio-photonic coherence, serving as a structural baseline for my current mathematical models on genetic code symmetries. 

COST Action CA23115 — Relativistic Quantum Information (RQI)

Invited Researcher — WG1 (ON‑DEM Working Groups)  

Brussels, Belgium | 02/2026–05/2026  

Contributed to WG1 ON‑DEM activities, including the collaborative preparation of review papers and white papers on quantum measurements in spacetime, quantum reference frames, Unruh-like phenomena, and information-theoretic aspects of black holes. Participated in interdisciplinary discussions integrating QIS, relativity, QFT, gravitational quantum physics, and space science.