Sebastian Gallegos received a BSc. in Geology from Yachay Tech University (Ecuador). He conducted laboratory research using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) for analysis of optical and electronic microscopy of the desert varnish and diatoms, as part of the “Andean rise and deserts in Northwestern South America” project. He also performed an Electrical resistivity analysis performed to detect the depth of water tables. Consultancy carried out for the project “Study of Hydrogeological Exploration of Wells for EMAPA-I”. Winner of the outstanding student presentation award (OSPA) | AGU Fall Meeting 2020, with the theme: “Geophysical Prospection of Yachay Archaeological Sites (Imbabura, Ecuador) to Improve Recovery of Ecuadorian Cultural Heritage”. Awarded the honor “Asamblea Nacional de la República del Ecuador, Dr. Pedro Vicente Maldonado” | Scientific Research Merit.