Software development · Astrophysics
Chentao Yang
I am a software developer at Jeppesen ForeFlight and an astrophysicist studying molecular gas, dust, and the interstellar medium of distant galaxies.
About me
My name in Chinese is 杨辰涛 (Yang, Chentao). My first name combines the characters for “star” (辰, chen) and “waves” (涛, tao).
Software development
I develop software for commercial aviation at Jeppesen ForeFlight. I enjoy learning new domains, solving practical problems, and building reliable software.
Astrophysics
I study galaxies at infrared, submillimeter, and radio wavelengths, with a focus on molecular gas, dust, and water molecules.
Academic background
From November 2021, I was a postdoctoral researcher at Chalmers University of Technology. Previously, I was a European Southern Observatory (ESO) Fellow in Chile with duties at ALMA. You can also read my profile article in ESO's The Messenger.
I have reviewed for journals including A&A, ApJ, and PASJ. I have also served as an external panel reviewer for HST, JWST, JCMT, and the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council, and as a selection committee member for the ESO and ALMA fellowships.
Profiles
Outside work
I enjoy orienteering, climbing, movies, and learning piano. I also continue astrophysics research in my free time.