I was born in Hong Kong and graduated from St. Joan of Arc Secondary School in 1982. Afterward, I immigrated to the United States during 1980s. I attended CCSF and transferred to the University of California at Berkeley to finish my undergraduate degree in physics and astronomy. Afterwards, I continued my doctorate study in astronomy and astrophysics at the University of Chicago.
I joined the Astronomy Department since fall 1997. Besides teaching, I am active in the following research areas: extragalactic astronomy and observational cosmology.
In addition, I am practicing Judo, Jiu-jitsu, and Olympic Weightlifting at CCSF. Recently, I am also taking circus skills classes at Circus Center in San Francisco.
From Left to Right (9/24/2015)
Sensei Mitchell Palacio (8th Degree, Hachidan), Me (3rd Degree, Sandan), Samir Golubovic (3rd Degree, Sandan), and Sensei Hayward Nishioka (10th Degree, Judan, April 5, 2024)
This is my 2nd match at the 2014 USA Judo Senior National at Reno, Nevada.
[May 4, 2014]