Exploring the Universe through Gravitational Waves
REDONGRA is a collaborative network involving the different Spanish research groups advancing all the aspects of Gravitational Wave Astronomy: Theory, data analysis, detector technology, simulations, etc.
Discover Our NetworkAbout our Collaboration
The Spanish Gravitational Wave Network (REDONGRA) brings together research groups across Spain to advance our understanding of the Universe through the detection and analysis of Gravitational Waves. Our collaboration combines expertise in Theoretical Physics, Astrophysics, Data Analysis, Detector Technology, and Computational Physics to contribute to the global effort in this exciting new field of Astronomy. If you would like to be updated about the activities of the network please subscribe to the REDONGRA mailing list HERE. This is a moderated list where you can also send announcements and relevant information.
For information about the REDONGRA network contact us HERE
Our Mission
To establish Spain as a key contributor in Gravitational Wave research through coordinated efforts, resource sharing, and scientific collaboration.
Collaboration
We unite researchers from more than 20 institutions across Spain, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to Gravitational Wave science.
Global Impact
As partners in international projects like LIGO, Virgo, Einstein Telescope, LISA, and others, we aim at contributing to ground-breaking discoveries in Astrophysics, Cosmology, and Fundamental Physics.
Participating Institutions in REDONGRA
PI: Carlos F. Sopuerta (Network Coordinator)
Groups: Gravitational Astronomy-LISA Group
LISA Pathfinder, LISA, LIGO, Einstein Telescope; Instrumentation, Numerical Simulations, Data Analysis, Theory.
PI: Pablo García Abia
Groups:
Virgo, Einstein Telescope; Instrumentation, Computing, Primordial Black Holes.
PI: María Dolores Caballero García
Groups: Robotic Astrophysics and High Energy Group
INTEGRAL, THESEUS, Einstein Telescope; multi-messenger follow-up of GW sources.
PI: Josefa Becerra González
Groups:
Discovery, classification and follow up of EM counterparts of GW events.
PI: Oleg Bulashenko
Groups: GW group
Virgo, ET and LISA; instrumentation, GW lensing, stellar dynamics, Numerical Relativity, Nuclear Physics, data analysis and software engineering.
PI: Guillermo Antonio Mena Marugán
Groups: Gravitation and Cosmology Group
LISA, Einstein Telescope; theory
PI: Mario Martínez Pérez
Groups: GW Group
Virgo, LIGO, Einstein Telescope; Instrumentation, data analysis, theory, cosmology.
PI: José María Diego Rodríguez
Groups:
Einstein Telescope; primordial black holes, gravitational lensing of GWs.
PI: Agustín Sánchez Losa
Groups: Valencia Experimental Group of Astroparticles (VEGA)
ANTARES, KM3NeT, Einstein Telescope; multi-messenger astronomy with high-energy neutrinos and GWs.
PI: Juan García-Bellido Capdevila
Groups: Cosmology and Gravitational Waves
Virgo, LISA and Einstein Telescope; cosmology, primordial black holes, data analysis.
PI: Thomas Dent
Groups:
LIGO, Einstein Telescope; data analysis, modeling, fundamental physics.
PI: Arthur Suvorov
Groups: Relativistic Astrophysics Group
LISA, Einstein Telescope; astrophysics of compact objects, fundamental physics with GWs.
PI: Ignacio Mateos Martín
Groups: Andalusian LISA Instrumentation Group
LISA, Instrumentation, Magnetometry, IOD/IOV.
PI: Mikael Chala
Groups:
LISA; theoretical cosmology.
PI: David Benjamin Keitel
Groups: Gravitational Physics Group, theory and observation (GRAVITY)
LIGO, GEO600, Einstein Telescope, LISA; data analysis, numerical relativity, continuous waves searches.
PI: Juan Ramos Castro
Groups: Space Science and Technology Research Group (CTE)
LISA Pathfinder, LISA; instrumentation
PI: María Ester Ruiz Morales
Groups:
Virgo, LISA, Einstein Telescope; data analysis, primordial black holes.
PI: José Juan Blanco-Pillado
Groups: The Early Universe Cosmology Group
NANOGrav, LISA, Einstein Telescope; cosmology, cosmic strings.
PI: María Ángeles Pérez García
Groups: Nuclear Astrophysics and astroparticles, GW
Einstein Telescope; modeling, multimessenger astronomy.
PI: José Antonio Font Roda
Groups: Relativistic Astrophysics Group
Virgo, LISA, Einstein Telescope; numerical relativity, data analysis.
Network Objectives
Research Advancement
Coordinate research efforts to maximize Spain's contribution to gravitational wave science through publications, conference participation, and data analysis.
Training & Education
Develop training programs for early-career researchers and organize workshops and schools to share expertise across the network.
Technology Development
Advance detector technologies for future gravitational wave observatories through collaborative R&D projects.
International Collaboration
Strengthen Spain's participation in global gravitational wave projects like LIGO, Virgo, and the future LISA and Einstein Telescope projects.
Strategic Goals
- To support and enhance the current existing activities between Spanish groups with the aim to increase the impact on the frontier of GW science
- Develop Spanish contributions to the next generation of GW detectors: the Einstein Telescope project on the ground and the LISA mission in space
- To produce a roadmap document that will identify the main activities of the Spanish GW community and a concrete path towards maximizing its impact on ET and LISA
- Preparing the future of the Spanish GW community, within the international GW research context, by training the next generation of GW researchers
- Increase public awareness of gravitational wave science in Spain
- Foster industry partnerships for detector technology development
Network Activities
Iberian Gravitational Wave Meeting
CIEMAT, Madrid - All network members will gather to review progress, share research updates, and plan collaborative projects for the coming year.
Spanish & Portuguese Relativity Meeting (EREP 2025)
University of Alicante (UA), Alicante.
GW150914 anniversary
University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), Palma de Mallorca - To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the GW150914 detection.
LISA Spain Meeting
CSIC main Campus, Madrid - To gather the Spanish community working in LISA to develop the Spanish contribution to the mission.
Ten years of LISA Pathfinder
Institute of Space Sciences - To celebrate and review the results of the LISA Pathfinder mission ten years after the launch.
Summer School on Gravitational Waves
PLACE - Comprehensive training program for graduate students entering the field of gravitational wave astronomy.
Resources & Materials
Publications
Access our collection of network publications, preprints, and conference proceedings.
Browse PublicationsPresentations
Slides and recordings from network workshops, seminars, and conferences.
View PresentationsData & Software
Open-source software tools and simulation data developed by network members.
Access ResourcesEducational Material
Lectures, tutorials, and outreach materials for students and the public.
Explore Materials