I am an undergraduate at UC San Diego with a double major in Astrophysics and Mathematics. I have broad passion and research interests in theoretical physics and applied science.
● Solid math background from rigorous advanced coursework. Adept Data management and machine learning ability through project-based learning and physics research.
● Capable of quickly grasping new concepts, adaptive to different environments, receptive to training, and a growth mindset of committing to excellence.
● Strong communication and presentation skills from hands-on experience in years of academic instructing and presidency leadership of student organizations.
“In other words, after the laws of physics, everything else is opinion.”
― Neil deGrasse Tyson
Education
Center for Astrophysics and Space Sciences (CASS) at UCSD
B.Sc. in Astrophysics, B.Sc. in Mathematics
University of California, San Diego 2020-2024 [La Jolla, CA]
Research Interests: Stellar Astrophysics, Primordial Blackholes and Dark Matter, Holographic Universe, Quantum Computing, etc.
Advisors: Prof. Chris Theissen, Prof. Quinn Konopacky, Prof. Yizhuang You
Selected for the Physics Honors Program, demonstrating academic excellence and producing intensive honors thesis research (in progress).
Leadership: 2021-2022 President of Astronomy Club @ UC San Diego
UCSD Cool Star Lab: Summer 2023 Undergraduate Research Program
Selected Conferences:
243RD MEETING OF THE AMERICAN ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 7 – 11 JANUARY 2024
Highlights
243RD MEETING OF THE AMERICAN ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 7 – 11 JANUARY 2024
Title: Template Creation for Spectral Typing: A Study of Gaia DR3’s Low-Resolution Spectra
NASA L’SPACE Academy Fellow: Advancing in NASA Proposal Writing and Evaluation Experience (NPWEE)
I have had the distinguished opportunity to participate in the NASA L’SPACE (Lucy Student Pipeline Accelerator and Competency Enabler) program, a distinctive initiative aimed at honing the competencies of the STEM workforce through extensive training in NASA proposal writing and evaluation. This academy provided an immersive experience in crafting innovative concept proposals and gaining invaluable insights into the proposal review and scoring processes, all through the discerning lens of a NASA reviewer.
During this program, I, alongside a dedicated team, developed and refined a proposal centered on addressing one of NASA’s crucial challenges, specifically within the taxonomy of Exploration Destination Systems (TX07). This taxonomy encompasses a spectrum of technologies integral to ensuring successful space activities, ranging from mission operations to in-situ resource utilization.
Our work was an integral part of NASA's groundbreaking Lucy Mission to the Trojan Asteroids, aiming to explore the enigmatic Trojans—outer Solar System asteroids orbiting synchronously with the gas giant Jupiter. These remnants of our early Solar System offer an unprecedented glimpse into the primordial building blocks of our planetary neighborhood, promising to unlock new dimensions of our cosmic understanding.
This experiential learning not only enriched my academic voyage in astrophysics and mathematics but also fortified my analytical, collaborative, and problem-solving skills, positioning me strategically for advanced studies and career paths in space science.
2023 Undergraduate Summer Research Award, UC San Diego
I am honored to have been selected for the Undergraduate Summer Research Award by the Dean of the School of Physical Sciences at UCSD. The award supports my ongoing research, Spectral Typing all of Gaia Data Release 3: A Study of Low-Resolution Spectra. I eagerly look forward to presenting my research in a September poster presentation. Poster
Github
2023 August 16th, Summer Research Conference (SRC), UC San Diego
I had the opportunity to present my research at one of the region's most prestigious academic events. This conference holds the distinction of being the largest undergraduate research assembly in the region. Attracting participation from 55 diverse academic institutions, including notable universities and private institutions, this conference is truly a focal point for groundbreaking research and intellectual discourse in the scientific community.
Research Focus: Guided by Professor Chris Theissen and Quinn Konopacky, my research was centered around creating spectral templates to facilitate comprehensive studies of stars and stellar populations, utilizing the vast and precise data procured from the Gaia satellite. The core objective was to augment the precision and reliability of these templates, thereby providing a potent tool for expansive astronomical studies and enriching our collective understanding of stellar phenomena. Research talks can be viewed on YouTube: Astronomy & Astrophysics session.
2023 Physics Honors Program, UC San Diego (In Progress)
Selected for the Physics Honors Program in Fall 2023 and recognized for exceptional academic and research performance, demonstrating academic excellence and producing intensive honors thesis research.
Contributed to the academic community by presenting research at UC San Diego’s Undergraduate Research Conference (URC).