Tengfei Song

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Dr. Tengfei Song is a leading figure in astronomical site testing and observatory infrastructure, with a career dedicated to identifying and characterizing premier locations for next-generation ground-based telescopes. His most influential work centers on the systematic evaluation of Mt. Wumingshan (Mt. WMS) in southwest China’s Grand Shangri-La region, a site now recognized as one of the most promising candidates for hosting the country’s future large-aperture facilities. In his seminal 2018 paper, “Operation of the astronomical monitoring stations at Mt. Wumingshan,” Dr. Song detailed the deployment and early results of comprehensive monitoring campaigns, demonstrating that Mt. WMS offers exceptional conditions for both daytime and nighttime observations. This foundational study, which has garnered 9 citations, established the methodological framework for assessing atmospheric stability, seeing, and sky brightness at high-altitude sites. Dr. Song’s contributions have directly shaped China’s strategic decisions in telescope siting, bridging the gap between raw environmental data and actionable site selection. His work continues to influence the development of observatory infrastructure, ensuring that future instruments are placed where they can achieve the highest scientific return.