My research

I use ground-based and space telescopes to search for exoplanets by direct imaging. Direct imaging of exoplanets is challenging due to high contrasts and small angular separations between planets and their host stars. We need large telescopes with advanced adaptive optics systems and coronagraphs, sophisticated post-processing algorithms, and tailored observation strategies. Direct imaging finds dozens of planets around young stars in the infrared with current techniques, because young planets are bright in the infrared. These planets are giant planets with spectral types of L and T. Spectral characterisation and photometric variability monitoring reveal that they have complicated atmospheres.

My interests cover algorithm developments, direct imaging surveys, and atmospheric characterisation of giant planets and brown dwarfs. I have developed algorithms for a specific type of coronagraphic data, involved in the Young Suns Exoplanet Survey (YSES), conducted atmospheric characterisation of young planetary-mas objects with variability monitoring, leading a direct imaging survey of an open cluster, and studied the multiplicity of young brown dwarfs. I am working with Dr. Beth Biller at the University of Edinburgh and Dr. Matthew Kenworthy at Leiden University on these topics. I am also interested in detecting radio emissions of planetary-mass objects.

I come from Chongqing, a city in southwest China. I like sports including swimming, hiking, cycling, and football. I'd like to explore new things.