DR. QIAN, YUQI
Research Assistant Professor
3917-7833
HOC312
My research investigates volcanic and geological processes on the Moon and other terrestrial planets in the Solar System—including Mars, Mercury, and Venus—using in situ and remote sensing data, as well as extraterrestrial samples collected by China and other nations. Currently, I am analyzing Hong Kong’s first Chang’e-5 and Chang’e-6 lunar samples and characterizing China’s human and robotic lunar landing sites. Through this work, we aim to enhance the global lunar science community’s understanding of Earth’s closest celestial neighbor.
We are currently looking for outstanding PhD students to work with me at HKU to explore the Moon, especially those with a BSc/MSc degree in geology, geochemistry, geophysics, remote sensing, geographical information science, or geomatics. Successful candidates will work on projects integrating lunar sample analysis, in situ exploration, remote sensing observations, and numerical modeling to unveil the origin and evolution of the Moon.