Xue-Ting Zhang

Dr. Xue-Ting Zhang is a Humboldt Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) in Potsdam, Germany, working in the Department of Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity under Dr. Jonathan Gair's supervision within Prof. Alessandra Buonanno's department.

Her academic background spans:

• Ph.D. in Physics (2021–present), Sun Yat-Sen University, China
• M.Sc. in Physics (2018–2021), Sun Yat-Sen University, China
• B.Sc. in Computer Science and Technology (2014–2018), Hanshan Normal University, China

Dr. Zhang's research pioneers machine learning applications for detecting long-lived gravitational wave signals in the milliHertz band, with emphasis on extreme mass ratio inspirals and stellar-origin black hole binaries using space-borne detectors like TianQin. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges gravitational physics, astrophysics, and advanced computational techniques to overcome sensitivity challenges in next-generation observatories.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• Humboldt Research Fellowship (Alexander von Humboldt Foundation)

Supported by this prestigious fellowship, Dr. Zhang conducts independent research without teaching duties while maintaining active international collaborations, including a recent exchange at the University of Glasgow's Institute of Gravitational Research. Her unique combination of computer science expertise and gravitational physics specialization drives innovation in gravitational wave data analysis methodologies.