As an early-career researcher in the field of star and planet formation, I am applying to the Hong Kong Laureate Forum to take advantage of this unique opportunity to engage with leading scientists and fellow researchers. My current work focuses on spin-orbit misalignments in exoplanetary systems, specifically examining the relationships between stellar properties and planetary orbital configurations. The forum would provide an invaluable platform for me to share my recent findings. Beyond presenting my own research, I am eager to learn from the participating researchers. Connecting with scientists studying various aspects of astrophysics would foster collaborations that could advance our collective understanding in the field of astronomy.

Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics

My research interests focus on star and planet formation, as well as protoplanetary disks. My current research involves the study of spin-orbit angles, which is the alignment between stellar rotation axes and planetary orbital planes. While our solar system shows alignment, many exoplanetary systems, particularly those with Hot Jupiters, exhibit significant misalignments. The study examines the prevalence of spin-orbit misalignments and their relationships with host star properties, including stellar effective temperature and stellar mass, hoping to contribute to our understanding of how diverse planetary system architectures emerged during the formation process. This research is now being finalised for publication.