Ruide Fu
Specializing in software systems for telescopes, and astronomy data analysis interface for education. Passionate about bridging the gap between Computer Science and Astronomy.
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ph.D. in Astrophysics
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.S. Mathematics (Pure Math) & B.S. Computer Science
Minor in Geography
Major GPA: 3.74 | Overall GPA: 3.79 | Phi Beta Kappa
Technical Skills
Proficient Languages
Software & Tools
Domain Knowledge
Research & Experience
Coordinated the radio collaboration for Skynet 2.0. Designed a scalable architecture for new sites/instruments and models to generalize radio astronomy hardware. Currently implementing a new web interface for radio observation.
A complete reimagination of the Skynet Plotting Tool. Designed a modular, scalable architecture and improved accessibility. Serving 4,900+ users since Fall 2023.
Designed architecture and oversaw development of a web-based citizen science platform. Allows users to contribute analysis results from Astromancer to a collective database.
Updated radio cartography algorithms for single-dish maps. Implemented data management services to transfer radio map data from Green Bank Observatory to UNC Skynet.
Conducted rapid-response observations of GRBs detected by NASA's SWIFT spacecraft using Skynet. Collaborated with the team to contribute to NASA's General Coordinate Network (GCN).
Education & Outreach
- ASTR 100L Instructor Led lab sections for ASTR 100L, an introductory astronomy course.
- ERIRA Instructor (Green Bank Observatory) Instructed students on 40ft/20m radio telescopes. Led undergraduate research teams in instrumentation and software projects.
- Morehead Guest Night Operator Bi-weekly science outreach, operating telescopes, and explaining astronomy research to the public.
Selected Publications & Presentations
- Skynet Cluster Pro Plus: An Interactive Web Application for Stellar Astronomy Education Astronomy Education Journal (2024). DOI: 10.32374/AEJ.AECON.2023.110aepw
- Next-Level, Robotic Telescope-Based Observing Experiences... Year 1 Report arXiv:2304.02545 (2023)
Recent GCN Circulars
Contributor to numerous NASA GCN Circulars regarding Gamma Ray Burst observations, including:
- GRB 240825A (Circular 37276)
- GRB 240809A (Circular 37114)
- GRB 240529A (Circular 36568)
- And others (2023-2024)