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Entry Information

PART 1: PERSONAL PARTICULARS

Name

Cheuk Kwan Kan

Title

Ms

Gender

Female

Recent Photo

Recent Photo

Date of Birth

07/05/2001

Place of Birth

Hong Kong

Type of Identity Document Held

Hong Kong Identity Card

HKID / Passport Number

78793

Nationality

Chinese

PART 2: CONTACT INFORMATION

Email Address

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Contact Phone Number

+85293360392

Address

K1, Arkadia, 800 Shun Fung Wai, Tuen Mun
Hong Kong
Hong Kong

PART 3: FORUM INTEREST

First Discipline to be Joined

Astronomy

Second Discipline to be Joined

N/A

Statement of Purpose to Join the Forum (max. 200 words)

As an astrophysics research student, the Forum is a valuable opportunity to interact with leading experts and fellows in the field, allowing me to learn from them, share ideas and foster connections with them, which are essential for my academic and professional development.

I believe the Forum would significantly enhance my knowledge and research skills. I'm eager to expand my knowledge through interactions with renowned researchers. For example, I’m excited about discussing the concepts and applications of MRI, a key concept in black hole accretion, with Prof. Steven Balbus. The Forum could also keep me informed about the latest advancements in astronomy and astrophysics. Additionally, discussions with different researchers could expose me to novel methodologies and different perspectives when conducting my research.

Beyond academic growth, I seek to develop connections with other passionate researchers. The Forum provides me with chances to meet and interact with researchers with different backgrounds, interests and abilities. We can exchange knowledge and potentially open avenues for future research collaborations

PART 4: ACADEMIC AND/OR RESEARCH INFORMATION

Academic Level / Position

Postgraduate (PhD)

Academic Subject / Research Field

Astrophysics

Current Affiliated University / Institution / Organisation

The University of Hong Kong

Location

Hong Kong

Resume

Resume

First Academic or Research Referee *

First Referee Name

Prof. Lixin Dai

First Referee University

The University of Hong Kong

First Referee Position

Associate Professor

First Referee Email Address

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Second Academic or Research Referee

Award(s) and/or Scientific Accomplishment(s) (if any) (max. 100 words)

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2024-25

Reference/Certificate of Award and/or Scientific Accomplishement

Hong Kong Research Grants Council

Reference / Certificate of Award and / or Scientific Accomplishment Supporting Document

HKPFS-2024-25.pdf

Abstract of Research / Brief Description of Your Current Research Interest (max. 200 words)

My primary research interest lies in the study of BH accretion and emission mechanisms of TDEs.

With the help of GRRMHD simulations, I explore the behavior of MAD super-Eddington accretion around stellar-mass black holes, which possibly provide insight into ULX. Currently, I focus on the jets, aiming to understand how factors such as spin, magnetic flux and accretion rate influence the jet power.

Additionally, I study the emission from TDEs. I run radiative transfer simulations to reproduce the spectra of TDEs. Besides, I am particularly interested in the rare species which exhibits hard X-ray (e.g. AT2021ehb). I analyze observational data from missions like Swift, NICER and EP to probe the physics underlying their observational features.

Ultimately, I aim to bridge theoretical models with observational evidence, enhancing our comprehension of BH-related astrophysical processes and their role in the universe.

Would you like to present your Research in Poster Presentation Session and/or Flash Presentation?

No

PART 5: OTHERS

Did you participate in the inaugural Hong Kong Laureate Forum?

N/A

How Did You Know About the Forum?

Professor