Galaxy Formation and Evolution
How galaxies form, grow, and transform across cosmic time — from primordial seeds to mature stellar systems.
「Your silence is that of a star」
Zihao Li
Astronomer · Observer of the Cosmos
I study the origin, structure, and evolution of the Universe.
About Me
I'm currently a PhD student at Cosmic DAWN Center, Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen. I'm actively engaged in data reduction for JWST NIRCam/NIRISS WFSS. At Cosmic DAWN Center, I'm working with Lise Christensen and Koki Kakichi, focusing on COSMOS-3D survey. I received my Master degree at Department of Astronomy, Tsinghua University, advised by Prof. Zheng Cai. Prior to that, I earned my Bachelor's degree with honors in Aerospace Engineering from the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Sichuan University.
I started looking into the sky since I can remember and ever since then, the starry sky has become an indispensible part of my life. I am deeply indebted to everyone who has supported me in my academic career.
Research Interests
High-redshift Universe
Distant galaxies and the first structures in the early Universe, where light still carries the echo of genesis.
Cosmological Simulations
Numerical models of dark matter, gas, and galaxies — tracing the invisible architecture that shapes what we observe.
Observational Astronomy
Telescope data, spectroscopy, imaging, and multi-wavelength analysis to confront theory with the sky.
Publications
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CV
Ph.D. in Astronomy
University of Copenhagen, Denmark
M.Sc. in Astronomy
Tsinghua University, China
B.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering
Sichuan University, China
Awards & Honors
- Cosmic Dawn Center PhD Fellowship, University of Copenhagen, 2024-2027
- MITACS Research Fellow, University of Victoria, 2020
Technical Skills
- Data Analysis
- Data Visualization
- Pipeline Development
Contact
- zihao.li@nbi.ku.dk
- Institution
- Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen
- Office
- Second floor, NBB
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