M. Borges Fernandes
Papers
2
Total Citations
213
H-Index
2
About
M. Borges Fernandes is a leading figure in the development of the Southern Photometric Local Universe Survey (S-PLUS), a groundbreaking project that is mapping nearly 10,000 square degrees of the southern sky. Their primary research focuses on galaxy evolution, stellar populations, and the use of multi-band photometry to derive precise redshifts and morphological classifications. Fernandes’s most significant contribution is the design and execution of S-PLUS, which employs a unique set of 12 optical filters—including seven narrowbands—to capture detailed spectral energy distributions (SEDs) for millions of galaxies. The foundational 2019 paper introducing the survey has already garnered nearly 200 citations, underscoring its importance as a key resource for the astronomical community. The team’s recent fourth data release, covering over 3,000 square degrees, continues to provide high-quality photometric data that enables studies of galaxy formation and the local universe. Through this work, Fernandes has established S-PLUS as a vital tool for bridging photometric and spectroscopic surveys, empowering researchers to explore the cosmos with unprecedented color resolution.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2