Enzo Peres Afonso

I'm a final-year Physics and Astronomy student at the University of Cape Town, slowly finding my way at the intersection of computation, hardware, and the night sky. I enjoy working on practical problems in astronomy, whether that means writing code, building instruments, or learning new techniques from people who are far more experienced than I am.

My recent work includes applying machine learning methods to search for planetary nebulae in archival infrared data, helping develop and modernise telescope control systems, and building small astronomical tools like weather stations and all-sky cameras. These projects have taught me a lot — not just technically, but about patience, iteration, and the value of asking good questions.

I try to approach everything I do with the simple goal of leaving the world a little better than I found it, even if in small ways. That idea guides how I work, learn, and collaborate.

I hope to continue into postgraduate studies in astrophysics, focusing on combining computational methods with observational work. More than anything, I want to keep growing, contributing where I can, and being part of the larger effort to understand our universe.