Prospective Students

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I am building a research group at the Department of Physics, The University of Hong Kong and HKIAA, at the intersection of gravitational dynamics, high-energy astrophysics, and theoretical/computational physics. I will be joining as an Assistant Professor in Fall 2026, and am actively looking for students. Whether you prefer deriving things on a whiteboard or running simulations on a supercomputer — there’s a place for you here.

Research Themes

research/
├── agn-disk-dynamics/
│   ├── Stellar capture and migration in AGN disks
│   ├── Disk-mediated binary formation
│   └── Population evolution in nuclear clusters
├── nuclear-transients/
│   ├── Tidal disruption events
│   ├── Changing-look AGN
│   └── Quasi-periodic eruptions
├── gravitational-waves/
│   ├── Extreme mass-ratio inspirals
│   └── Binary black hole mergers (LIGO/LISA)
└── computational-tools/
    ├── SpaceHub — few-body dynamics
    ├── VegasAfterglow — GRB afterglow modeling
    └── New projects — open to ideas

The Group

This is a group where physical intuition comes first — whether that leads to a blackboard derivation or a large-scale simulation. You’ll work on projects spanning analytical theory, semi-analytic modeling, and numerical simulations, with access to HPC resources, state-of-the-art AI tools, and funding for conference travel. We are members of the Einstein Probe (EP), SVOM and LHAASO collaborations, which means real observational data to connect with your theory. I mentor hands-on and aim to build an environment where ideas are discussed openly and curiosity is taken seriously.

A Good Fit

You don’t need prior expertise in my specific topics — a strong physics foundation and genuine curiosity are what matter most. If you’re comfortable with mathematical derivations, interested in how extreme astrophysical environments work, and eager to develop skills in analytical theory, numerical methods, or both — you’ll do well here.

// Positions available for PhD students, Master's students, and undergraduates.
// Visiting students and postdocs are also welcome to inquire.