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Yo-Yo Chu

Stellar Physics & Computational Astrophysics

National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)

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National DistinctionNational Award

CTCI Outstanding Physics Student Award

Awarded by the CTCI Foundation and the Physical Society of Taiwan to selected physics undergraduates.

Result:2026 Winner

Research ProjectStellar Physics

Stellar Progenitors in Massive Binary Systems

Researching evolutionary paths of massive binary stars and core-collapse supernova progenitors using 1D MESA models.

Result:NSTC Grant

Academic QualificationCandidacy Exam

Passed Ph.D. Qualifying Examinations

Passed the graduate-level Quantum Mechanics and Classical Mechanics Ph.D. candidacy examinations as a Junior.

Result:QM & CM Passed

Academic ExchangeCosmology

Sapienza University of Rome

Selected for the exchange program in Rome, Italy, with a coursework focus on cosmology and general relativity.

Result:Fall 2026

Research Statement

Modeling massive binary systems with MESA to map the direct evolutionary pathways leading to magnetars and core-collapse supernovae.

GPA: 4.19 / 4.30Rank: Top 5%

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[ NSTC RESEARCH GRANT: 2025 ]

Physics & Computational Astrophysics

Yo-Yo Chu

Stellar Evolution|Computational Astrophysics|High Energy Physics|Classical Pianist

Physics undergraduate student at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), focusing on computational astrophysics and stellar evolution. Incoming exchange student at Sapienza University of Rome (Fall 2026).

Constraining the parameter space of initial rotation rates and mass-transfer efficiencies in massive binary systems, using MESA to trace evolutionary channels toward fast-rotating pre-collapse cores — the progenitors of magnetars.

GPA4.19 / 4.30

Honors5× Academic
Excellence

PhD QEQM & CM ✓

CTCI AwardOutstanding Student

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Yo-Yo Chu

Physics Division, NTHU

Astronomy Club President · Classical Pianist

Academic Journey

Education

Sapienza University of Rome

Rome, Italy

Upcoming Exchange

Academic Exchange Program

Sept 2026 – Feb 2027

▪Selected for exchange program focusing on Theoretical Physics and Cosmology.
▪Conducting research under Prof. Alfredo Urbano on Early Universe Cosmology and Inflation.

National Tsing Hua University

Hsinchu, Taiwan

Current B.S. Student

B.S. Physics — Astrophysics Division

2023 – Present

▪GPA: 4.19 / 4.3 (Ranked top 5%, 5× Academic Excellence Award)
▪Passed PhD Qualifying Exams as a Junior (Quantum Mechanics & Classical Mechanics)
▪Graduate Coursework: Quantum Field Theory I (A+), Elementary Particles I (A), Observational Astronomy (A+), Fluid Dynamics (A-, Rank 3/13)

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National Chiayi Senior High School

Chiayi, Taiwan

Alumnus

Natural Science Track

2020 – 2023

▪Graduated 1st in the natural science track (excluding biology).

Recognition

Awards & Honors

CTCINational Physics Award

5×Excellence Award

Top 5%Physics Dept.

QM+CMPhD QE Passed

National & University Honors

[2026]Highly Selective

CTCI Foundation Outstanding College Physics Student Award

CTCI Foundation & The Physical Society of Taiwan (Prestigious National Award)

[2025]Highly Selective

Passed NTHU Ph.D. Qualifying Examinations

Quantum Mechanics & Classical Mechanics

[2023–2026]

Academic Excellence Award

5 Semesters — Top 5% in Physics Department

[2025]

NTHU College of Science Elite Student Award

College of Science, NTHU

[2025]

Best Poster Award

2025 NTHU Physics Department Poster Competition

Conferences & Programs

[2026]

Poster Honorable Mention

2026 TPS Annual Meeting

[2025]Highly Selective

Best Poster Award

2025 ASROC Annual Meeting

[2024]Highly Selective

Best Presentation Award

2024 NCTS-TCA Summer Student Program

Research & Grants

[2025]Highly Selective

NSTC Research Grant

Progenitors of Magnetars in Binary Systems

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I am currently seeking opportunities for Ph.D. and Master's programs in Physics and Astrophysics for the upcoming academic year. If you are looking for a dedicated researcher with a strong background in stellar evolution and computational fluid dynamics, my inbox is always open.

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