*Students with confirmed postgraduate recommendation who are interested in our research areas are encouraged to reach out early. The earlier we talk, the more time we have to understand each other and make informed decisions.

*We also encourage prospective students to contact current members of our team to gain a first-hand understanding of our team culture and working style.

• You have your own goals and curiosity, and you are interested in doing meaningful work—not just checking off boxes;

• You are dependable, detail-oriented, and take responsibility for your time and work—you don't need someone constantly checking on you;

• You are open-minded, sincere, and honest—comfortable speaking up and willing to listen;

• You respect others and feel free to share your thoughts; you are open to discussion, feedback, and collaborative problem-solving;

• We expect a solid foundation in English, physical reasoning, hands-on skills, mathematical modeling, and programming;

• You do not need to be an expert from day one, but we hope you are willing to learn, try, and stick with it.

• We uphold academic integrity and respect originality. Authorship is assigned fairly and transparently—those who contribute most are listed as first authors. I’ve never taken credit for a student’s work, and never will.
• We don’t believe in box-ticking approach, but we do expect you to build professional practice through your research: communicating effectively, managing your time, and taking initiative, instead of just reacting passively.
• Student supervision is not one-way system. You're encouraged to speak up. What you say may not always be perfect—but staying silent means missing out on moments of insight.
• I’m not a hand-holding advisor, nor an absentee one. You're expected to ask questions and share your ideas—but execution is your responsibility. We’ll work one-on-one, and your input drives the discussion.
• Research is rarely linear, and it won’t bring a sense of achievement every single day. What matters is whether you can stay with something challenging and meaningful—instead of chasing quick wins.
• So no, we don't tolerate coasting, and we also don’t believe in pressure-cooker work culture. I care about whether you're thinking, moving forward, and growing through the process.
• You’ll be encouraged to attend academic conferences, and we provide support for at least one international (overseas) conference per student.
• We support students who wish to pursue PhDs, go abroad, or engage in joint training programs. The resources and networks are there—what matters is your willingness to grow.