Research Ambassadors
Andy Feng Chen ‘26
Email me at: afengche@u.rochester.edu
Discipline(s) of Research
- Engineering and mathematics
Major(s) and Minor(s)
- BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- BS in Computer Science
Areas of Interest/Research Focus
I currently research terahertz spectroscopy and ultrafast laser physics at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics with the Roman Sobolewski Group, focusing on the interaction of THz radiation with materials. Previously, I contributed to the Lotus Project with Peter Heuer and Varchas Gopalaswamy at the LLE OMEGA Division, where I optimized and documented image analysis software for inertial confinement fusion experiments.
Areas where I may be particularly helpful
I can support students with research applications, and I have experience with interview preparation and can share strategies for presenting research interests clearly and confidently. In addition, I am happy to provide personal insights, explain what day-to-day research looks like, and offer guidance for students navigating interdisciplinary paths in engineering, computer science, and physics.
What advice do you have for prospective or new researchers?
Don't be afraid to ask questions. No one expects you to know everything when you start. Take the time to connect with professors whose work you find interesting, since those relationships can open doors to great opportunities. Research is about learning, so it’s normal to feel uncertain at first. The more curious and engaged you are, the more rewarding the experience will be.