Xinyu Du 🌌

Xinyu Du

Undergraduate Researcher in Planetary Chemistry

Nanjing University

About Me

I am an undergraduate student majoring in Planetary Science (Chemistry) at Nanjing University. My research interests span Planetary Chemistry, Astrobiology, Geochemistry, and Astronomical Observation.

I am proficient in Python (ObsPy/Jupyter) and C/C++ for data computation, and I have hands-on experience with high-precision geochemical instruments such as GC-MS and LA-ICP-MS.

Education

B.Sc. in Planetary Science (Chemistry)

2023-09-01
2027-06-30

Nanjing University

Visiting Student in Astrobiology

2025-11-01
2026-03-31

University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)

Research Interests

Planetary Chemistry & Astrobiology Solid Earth Geochemistry & Isotope Dating Early Terrestrial Planetary Evolution Astrophotography

Experience

Visiting Student | Advisor: Prof. Jihua Hao

Astrobiology Lab, USTC

  • Experimental Setup: Built a liquid-phase reaction system for high-precision time-gradient sampling.
  • Instrumentation: Operated GC-MS and summarized experimental test data.

Project Member | Advisor: Prof. Tianyu Chen

School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing University

  • Fieldwork & Pre-processing: Conducted geological surveys in Jianchuan Basin and completed full geochemical sample preparation.
  • Microanalysis: Used LA-ICP-MS for elemental mapping.

Research Rotation | Advisor: Associate Prof. Huigen Liu

School of Astronomy and Space Science, Nanjing University

  • Observation: Participated in the field testing and validation of the Visual Planet Searcher (VPS) project.

Education

B.Sc. in Planetary Science (Chemistry)

Nanjing University

Visiting Student in Astrobiology

University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)

Technical Skills
Research Skills
Python (ObsPy/Jupyter)
C/C++
LaTeX & Markdown
Instrumentation & Surveying
LA-ICP-MS & GC-MS
UAV Photography & Field Survey
Awards
Outstanding Photographer (Main Page Feature)
NJU News Center ∙ September 2025
Specialized in scientific visualization and astrophotography; works featured on the NJU official website.
Gallery
Visionary Pursuit: Seizing Every Moment featured image

Visionary Pursuit: Seizing Every Moment

Selected as the hero image for Nanjing University's official homepage. Capturing the campus in a brilliant interplay of light and shadow.

Crimson Shadow: Total Lunar Eclipse Phase Sequence featured image

Crimson Shadow: Total Lunar Eclipse Phase Sequence

Capturing the moon's progression into the Earth's umbra. Rayleigh scattering imparts a captivating coppery hue to the lunar surface.

Celestial Trajectories: Night at the Observatory featured image

Celestial Trajectories: Night at the Observatory

Witnessing the apparent motion of stars orbiting the North Celestial Pole at Zuo Dijiang Observatory. The most intuitive visualization of an astronomer's romance.

Zifeng Transit: Sunspots and the Urban Horizon featured image

Zifeng Transit: Sunspots and the Urban Horizon

Capturing active sunspots across the setting solar disk. A multi-scale dialogue between stellar physics and urban landmarks.

Venus and the Crescent: Messengers of Twilight featured image

Venus and the Crescent: Messengers of Twilight

A close encounter between Venus and the waxing crescent during the blue hour. A fleeting intersection of celestial geometry.