Hao-Jui Kuan

Dr. Hao-Jui Kuan is a Junior Scientist/Postdoc at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) in Potsdam, Germany. He has been a member of the Computational Relativistic Astrophysics Department led by Masaru Shibata since October 2022.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Physics and Mathematics (2017)
• PhD in Physics from Tübingen University (2022) with thesis titled "Tidal Effects in Pre-merger Neutron Stars and Dynamics of Scalarized Compact Objects"

Dr. Kuan's research focuses on gravitational physics and astrophysics, particularly on tidal phenomena in coalescing binary stars with at least one neutron star involved. His work investigates how resonance of low-frequency modes in such systems may result in crustal fracture, potentially leading to pre-emission of short gamma-ray bursts in neutron stars with strong magnetic fields. He also studies how excitation of high-frequency modes can affect gravitational waveforms when neutron stars spin at appreciable rates.

His notable recognition includes:

• Dr. Friedrich Förster Prize for his outstanding doctoral dissertation (2023)

As a postdoctoral researcher, Dr. Kuan works within the Computational Relativistic Astrophysics Department at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, contributing to cutting-edge research in gravitational wave astronomy and relativistic astrophysics.