Hi, I'm Te Han.
I am an astrophysicist working on multiple aspects of exoplanet research. I led work on the TESS-Gaia Light Curve (TGLC) and published two papers that established TGLC as a key resource in the field. I also led the analysis of TOI-5344 b, a rare giant exoplanet orbiting an M-dwarf. My contributions include the NEIDSpecMatch algorithm for stellar parameter estimation and the SURFSUP survey of ultra-fast rotators.
Education
- Ph.D. Physics, UC Irvine, Sep 2021 –
- M.S. Physics, UC Irvine, Sep 2021 – Nov 2024
- B.S. Physics, UC Santa Barbara, Sep 2017 – Aug 2020
GPA: 3.99/4.00, Highest Honors
Experience
- Graduate Student Researcher, UC Irvine, Jan 2023 – Present
- Teaching Assistant, UC Irvine, Sep 2021 – Dec 2022
- Lab Assistant, UCSB, Oct 2020 – Aug 2021
- Physics Study Room Fellow, UCSB, Apr 2018 – Jun 2020
- Learning Assistant, UCSB, Apr 2018 – Jun 2019
First-Author Publications
- TESS–Gaia Light Curve: Han & Brandt 2023
- TOI-5344 b: Han et al. 2024
- NEIDSpecMatch: Han et al. 2025
- TGLC Statistical Analyses: Han et al. (in prep)
Talks and Posters
- Contributed Talk, TESS Mission Update (MIT, Jun 2023)
- Invited Talk, TESS Science Talk (MIT, Aug 2023)
- Invited Talk, ExSoCal (Caltech, Dec 2023)
- Invited Talk, TESS Science Talk (MIT, Apr 2024)
- Poster, CoolStars22 (UCSD, Jun 2024)
- Contributed Talk, TESS Science Conference III (MIT, Jul 2024)
- Poster, Know Thy Star, Know Thy Planet 2 (Caltech, Feb 2025)
Skills
Python, Ground telescope planning and observation, 3D modeling, Data analysis, Teaching
Languages
Chinese (Native), English (Highly proficient)
Hobbies
Astrophotography, Gaming, Violin, 3D printing, DSLR/Drone photography, Traveling, Writing