Nikko (Supakorn) Juengsophonvitavas FRAS

About

I am a final-year integrated master's in astrophysics student from Thailand currently studying in Scotland. I am interested in pursuing a PhD in high-energy transient astronomy to study phenomena like Fast Radio Bursts and astrophysical objects like Pulsars. I find the observational and computational side of Astrophysics to be the most fascinating, and I have spent numerous hours in my studies and research on both aspects. For the full list of what I have done, make sure to check out my experience and how to contact me.

As part of my Laidlaw Scholarship, I conducted an extensive search of the Northern Ecliptic Pole using archival data to find active galactic nuclei candidates in preparation for the soon-to-launch SPHEREx mission. I am excited that the Las Cumbres Observatory has accepted those candidates for further study.

On the observational front, I am proficient in both AZ and Equatorial mounts for manual and electronic refractor and reflector telescopes. I have been a part of the University of St Andrews Astronomical Society for the past 4 years, having acted as both the President and the Senior Observing Director. I worked on the newly installed robotic telescope at the university's observatory over the summer.

Apart from working on Astrophysics, I am also keen on performing magic as a form of performance art. I have travelled the world and attended numerous Magic conventions, as well as some competitions. Imagine the Olympics, but it's for magic! I normally perform card magic, but I do have some parlour tricks up my sleeves, and I would be excited to share them with you

Tutoring

I am currently tutoring with @phupha_tutor (Instagram) for mainly high school students in both Mathematics and Physics at IGCSE or A-Levels, as well as Astronomy GCSE. As part of my service, I am also happy to provide basic advice for those who are interested in applying to university both in the USA and UK.

Qualification: 3 A* (Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry) and 1 (Further Mathematics) A at A-levels. I am open to teaching other qualifications with overlapping content; however, I may not be able to provide the same level of guidance.

Experience

Leadership & Position
2023 - 2024 AstroSoc Committee President
2023 - 2024 SISCO Lead Organiser
2022 - 2023 AstroSoc Committee Senior Observing Director
2021 - 2022 AstroSoc Committee Events Convenor
2021 - 2022 SISCO Co-founder
2021 - 2022 ThaiSoc Committee Event Officer
2020 – 2021 First-Year Astro Class Representative
2020 – 2021 AstroSoc Committee Fresher’s Representative
2019 – 2020 Senior Prefect, Chaired the Student Academic Leadership Team
2018 – 2019 House Captain
2017 - 2018 Co-Leader of SR5
2015 Prep School Leader

Research
2022 Laidlaw Research Scholarship: Identifying active galactic nuclei for the SPHEREx space observatory
2024 Summer Internship: St Andrews Robotic Telescope Alignment
2024 Summer Internship: 3D Printing Microfluidic Chips

Work Experience
Galaxies Group, University of St Andrews
National Astronomical Institution of Thailand
King Mongkut's Institution of Technology Ladkrabang

Other
University of St Andrews: Physics and Astronomy Thinkathon
ThaiPass 2 - Astronomy Data Handling
Advance Engineering Workshop - Narit
Prometheus Society's Deputy Director
Harrow International School Bangkok's Science Society Founder
MUN delegate and deputy GS

Modules Completed:
AS1001 - Astronomy and Astrophysics 1
CS1002 - Object-Oriented Programming
CS1003 - Programming with Data
MT1002 - Mathematics
PH1011 - Physics 1A
PH1012 - Physics 1B
AS2001 - Astronomy and Astrophysics 2
MT2501 - Linear Mathematics
MT2503 - Multivariable Calculus
PH2011 - Physics 2A
PH2012 - Physics 2B

Contact

You can contact me via my university email sj91@st-andrews.ac.uk or reach me via any of the platform below. A general version of my CV is attached here.

• Linkedin
• Facebook
• Instagram
• GitHub

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