TDLI Astronomy Research Experiences for Undergraduates Summer 2025

7 Jul 2025, 08:00 → 5 Sept 2025, 16:00 Asia/Shanghai

Tsung-Dao Lee Institute

TDLI Astronomy Research Experiences for Undergraduates Summer 2025

 

The Tsung-Dao Lee Institute (TDLI), founded in November 2016 with Nobel Laureates Prof. Tsung Dao Lee as the Honorary Director and Prof. Frank Wilczek as the Founding Director, is a leading research institute focusing on high-energy physics, astrophysics, and quantum physics. Currently directed by Prof. Jie Zhang, TDLI aims to foster world-class research in physics and astronomy.

We are delighted to introduce the TDLI Astronomy Research Experiences for Undergraduates (TDLI Astro REU), designed to offer domestic undergraduate students a unique opportunity to develop their professional expertise in the field of astrophysics. Participants will have the chance to engage in our active academic events and immerse themselves in a culturally rich environment.

 

List of available Projects and Supervisors(排名不分先后):

 

No.	Name	Research Project title	Contact email
1	Zhen Pan	Probing strong gravity effects with quasi-periodic eruptions	zhpan@sjtu.edu.cn
2	Gwenael Giacinti	Calculation of the Galactic gamma-ray and neutrino emissions at very high energies	gwenael.giacinti@sjtu.edu.cn
3	Xianyu Tan	Modeling Exoplanet Atmospheres	xianyut@sjtu.edu.cn
4	Yosuke Mizuno	Numerical study of black hole accretions and outflows	mizuno@sjtu.edu.cn
5	Ying Zu	Galaxy formation in the cosmic web observed by DESI	yingzu@sjtu.edu.cn
6	Xianzhong Zheng	mapping galaxy growth through deep surveys with HST & JWST	xzzheng@sjtu.edu.cn
7	Fabo Feng	Confirm planet candidates in planetary disk with Gaia astrometry	ffeng@sjtu.edu.cn
8	Hao Zhou	Identifying and modeling very-high-energy gamma-ray soruces	hao_zhou@sjtu.edu.cn
9	Masahiro Ogihara	N-body simulation of planetary dynamics and planet formation	ogihara@sjtu.edu.cn
10	Yipeng Wu	Transport of FRBs in strongly magnetized plasmas / Generation of structured magnetic fileds in plasmas	yipeng.wu@sjtu.edu.cn

 

Eligibility:

 

1. Open to 2^ndyear undergraduate students from domestic universities.
2. Good physical and mental health is required.
3. Demonstrated outstanding academic performance and potential.
4. Proficiency in English is required.
5. Under equal qualifications, students who have participated in TDLI Winter Astro camps will be given priority for admission. 

 

Application Advice and Steps:

 

1. Prospective interns are encouraged to explore TDLI's main research areas and review the faculty directory to understand their profiles and recruitment needs.
2. Scan the provided code to complete the application form.
3. Upload application documents directly within the questionnaire form.
4. Selection process will be conducted based on submitted statement and transcripts. 
5. Write your motivation for astronomy research and choice of internship project in the statement. If you participated TDLI Astro winter school, write who did you talk with.  
6. Discuss the funding, duration, and scope of the project with the potential supervisor after the selection.

 

Application Timeline:

 

Applications are accepted until 30^th April, 2025.

 

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