Email – qtian [at] jhu.edu
ORCID record – orcid.org/0009-0009-9148-2159
ADS Library – ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/public-libraries/yzlouBKUSXWJzMXN9Efbhg
* = forthcoming
ORCID record – orcid.org/0009-0009-9148-2159
ADS Library – ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/public-libraries/yzlouBKUSXWJzMXN9Efbhg
* = forthcoming
Education & Employment
2024 – present, Johns Hopkins University, Research Assistant (post-baccalaureate)
2022 – 2024, Wesleyan University, B.A. with Honors in Astronomy, Physics double major
2020 – 2022, Brandeis University, Physics major, transferred out
2024 – present, Johns Hopkins University, Research Assistant (post-baccalaureate)
2022 – 2024, Wesleyan University, B.A. with Honors in Astronomy, Physics double major
2020 – 2022, Brandeis University, Physics major, transferred out
Research Experiences
2023 – present, Stellar populations with PHANGS-HST and JWST @ JHU
Mentors: David Thilker, Kirsten Larson (STScI), Janice Lee (STScI)
2023 – present, Stellar populations with PHANGS-HST and JWST @ JHU
Mentors: David Thilker, Kirsten Larson (STScI), Janice Lee (STScI)
2022 – present, Stellar activity photometric monitoring @ Wesleyan University
Advisor: Seth Redfield
Honors Thesis: “Monitoring Stellar Activity of Exoplanet Hosts with the Van Vleck Observatory 24-inch Telescope.” doi.org/10.14418/wes01.1.2867
Advisor: Seth Redfield
Honors Thesis: “Monitoring Stellar Activity of Exoplanet Hosts with the Van Vleck Observatory 24-inch Telescope.” doi.org/10.14418/wes01.1.2867
Published Journal Articles
[1] Maschmann, D.; Lee, J. C.; Thilker, D. A. et al. (incl. Tian, Q.). ApJS, 273, 14 (2024)
“PHANGS-HST catalogs for ∼100,000 star clusters and compact associations in 38 galaxies: I. Observed properties”
[1] Maschmann, D.; Lee, J. C.; Thilker, D. A. et al. (incl. Tian, Q.). ApJS, 273, 14 (2024)
“PHANGS-HST catalogs for ∼100,000 star clusters and compact associations in 38 galaxies: I. Observed properties”
[2] Zak, J.; Boffin, H. M. J.; Sedaghati, E. et al. (incl. Tian, Q.). A&A, 687, L2 (2024)
“HD 110067 c has an aligned orbit. Measuring the Rossiter-McLaughlin effect inside a resonant multiplanetary system with ESPRESSO”
“HD 110067 c has an aligned orbit. Measuring the Rossiter-McLaughlin effect inside a resonant multiplanetary system with ESPRESSO”
First-Author Journal Articles In Preparation
[3]* Tian, Q. C.; Larson, K. L.; Thilker, D. A. et al. Advanced draft, early 2025 submission.
“Stochastic Modeling of Stellar Associations in NGC 4826 with Hα/Pa-α Decrement Extinction Estimates.”
[3]* Tian, Q. C.; Larson, K. L.; Thilker, D. A. et al. Advanced draft, early 2025 submission.
“Stochastic Modeling of Stellar Associations in NGC 4826 with Hα/Pa-α Decrement Extinction Estimates.”
[4]* Tian, Q. C.; Redfield, S. et al. 2025 submission.
“Working title: Photometric Monitoring Reveal Effects of Stellar Activity on Exoplanet Atmosphere Measurements in the SPACE Program.”
“Working title: Photometric Monitoring Reveal Effects of Stellar Activity on Exoplanet Atmosphere Measurements in the SPACE Program.”
Co-Authored Journal Articles In Preparation
[5]* Kahle, K. A.; Kreidberg; L. et al. (incl. Tian, Q. C.). Advanced draft, 2024–25 submission.
“SPACE I: The spectrum of the hot sub-Neptune HD 86226 c.”
[5]* Kahle, K. A.; Kreidberg; L. et al. (incl. Tian, Q. C.). Advanced draft, 2024–25 submission.
“SPACE I: The spectrum of the hot sub-Neptune HD 86226 c.”
[6]* De Beurs, Z.; Vanderburg, A. et al. (incl. Tian, Q. C.). 2025 submission.
Title forthcoming: The 19-hour transit of the 542 day-period planet HIP 41378 f.
Title forthcoming: The 19-hour transit of the 542 day-period planet HIP 41378 f.
[7]* Levine, G. et al. (incl. Tian, Q. C.).
Title forthcoming: Transit of Qatar-6b in narrowband.
Title forthcoming: Transit of Qatar-6b in narrowband.
Grant Awards
$ 4,800 Adelphic Educational Fund Wesleyan Summer Grants, Wesleyan, 2023
$ 4,500 College of Intergrated Science Research Summer Fellowship, Wesleyan, 2023
$ 4,800 Adelphic Educational Fund Wesleyan Summer Grants, Wesleyan, 2023
$ 4,500 College of Intergrated Science Research Summer Fellowship, Wesleyan, 2023
Invited Talks
[12] JHU Center for Astrophysical Sciences AstroCoffee Baltimore, MD. 2024 November 11
[11] STScI Exoplanet & Planet Formation Science Hours Baltimore, MD. 2024 August 20
[10] STScI HotSci Talk Baltimore, MD. 2024 August 14
[12] JHU Center for Astrophysical Sciences AstroCoffee Baltimore, MD. 2024 November 11
[11] STScI Exoplanet & Planet Formation Science Hours Baltimore, MD. 2024 August 20
[10] STScI HotSci Talk Baltimore, MD. 2024 August 14
Conference Contributions
[9]* 245th Meeting of the AAS National Harbor, MD. 2025 January 14
“PHANGS Stellar Associations Stochastic SED Modeling, Hα/Paα Decrement Extinction.” Session 222 Star Clusters II: Tue. 1/14/25, 10–10:10a, Gaylord 11
[9]* 245th Meeting of the AAS National Harbor, MD. 2025 January 14
“PHANGS Stellar Associations Stochastic SED Modeling, Hα/Paα Decrement Extinction.” Session 222 Star Clusters II: Tue. 1/14/25, 10–10:10a, Gaylord 11
[8] STScI/JHU ExoJamboree Baltimore, MD. 2024 November 22
[7] ERES IX Symposium @ Cornell University Ithaca, NY. 2024 July 12
[6] 10th Connecticut Exoplanet Picnic @ Wesleyan University Middletown, CT. 2024 July 24
[5] 243rd Meeting of the AAS New Orleans, LA. 2024 January 9
Chambliss Award Honorable Mention iPoster: “Monitoring Stellar Activity of Exoplanet Hosts with Wesleyan’s 0.6-m Robotic Telescope.” ADS.
[7] ERES IX Symposium @ Cornell University Ithaca, NY. 2024 July 12
[6] 10th Connecticut Exoplanet Picnic @ Wesleyan University Middletown, CT. 2024 July 24
[5] 243rd Meeting of the AAS New Orleans, LA. 2024 January 9
Chambliss Award Honorable Mention iPoster: “Monitoring Stellar Activity of Exoplanet Hosts with Wesleyan’s 0.6-m Robotic Telescope.” ADS.
[4] KNAC Symposium @ Wesleyan University Middletown, CT. 2023 October 7
[3] The GOALS Virtual Team Meeting: Stars Online. 2023 August 28
[2] Wesleyan University College of Integrative Science Middletown, CT. 2023 July 27
[1] 9th Connecticut Exoplanet Picnic @ Wesleyan University Middletown, CT. 2023 July 21
[3] The GOALS Virtual Team Meeting: Stars Online. 2023 August 28
[2] Wesleyan University College of Integrative Science Middletown, CT. 2023 July 27
[1] 9th Connecticut Exoplanet Picnic @ Wesleyan University Middletown, CT. 2023 July 21
Services
2024 – present, Mentor, Physics & Astro Mentorship Program, Johns Hopkins University
2024 – present, Mission & Vision Committee, Emerging Researchers in Exoplanet Science
2023 – 2024 Public Observing Leader, Van Vleck Observatory, Wesleyan University
2023 – 2024 Core member, Society of Physics Students (SPS), Wesleyan University
2022 “Splash” teacher for high schoolers, Brandeis University
2021 Volunteer docent, Beijing Planetarium
2024 – present, Mentor, Physics & Astro Mentorship Program, Johns Hopkins University
2024 – present, Mission & Vision Committee, Emerging Researchers in Exoplanet Science
2023 – 2024 Public Observing Leader, Van Vleck Observatory, Wesleyan University
2023 – 2024 Core member, Society of Physics Students (SPS), Wesleyan University
2022 “Splash” teacher for high schoolers, Brandeis University
2021 Volunteer docent, Beijing Planetarium
Skills
- JWST and HST image analysis; APT (“Astronomer’s Proposal Tools,” for JWST Cycle 4);
- Small optical telescope operation and automation (FLI Proline e2v CCD42-40, PlaneWave CDK24, L-600 mount, PWI 3, PWI 4, MaximDL, ACP DC-3);
- CIGALE (“Code Investigating GALaxy Emission,” an SED fitting tool);
- Python (Jupyter notebook and lab, NumPy, SciPy, Astropy, Astroquerry, astroplan, scikit-image, Matplotlib, dust_extinction, Lightkurve);
- Unix/Linux/macOS, bash, zsh, PowerShell; Git; Web (HTML/CSS, JavaScript); Java;
- LaTeX; SAO ds9; TOPCAT; AstroImageJ, etc.