Biography
I'm an undergraduate physics student at Nagoya University, working on physics and computer science related projects.
Outside academics, I also like to create projects, participate hackathons, write blogs, and content creation. You might also know me online as Blue Bird, where I share my development journey and other creative works.
For research-related inquiries, you can reach me at zhang.jeffrey.v4@s.mail.nagoya-u.ac.jp, and for everything else, try bluebirdy.dev@gmail.com.
Recent Projects
HiNan!
An iOS Swift app (Supabase for the backend, Gemini & Flux Schnell for text & image generation) to gamify finding nearby disaster shelters during JPHacks 2025. It reached the top 16 finalists (out of 140+ teams across Japan) and received sponsor awards from Softbank, MEEQ Inc., and Kawada Techno System Co., Ltd.
NUMUN Website
Website for the NUMUN (Nagoya University Model United Nation) organization, Fostering global awareness, promoting diplomacy, and empowering students through meaningful debate and cultural exchange. Made in Next.js React with Tailwind CSS, currently hosted on Vercel.
Recent Games
Cosmic Diner
Mix, Cook, Bake to create any dish imaginable at the galaxy's wildest diner. Inspired by Infinite Craft, this cooking simulator allows you to create any dish through AI generated recipes. Created using Unity 3D, Alibaba Cloud, and DALL-E OpenAI. Received Alibaba Cloud award and Best audience award at Tokyo Game Jams 2025. Currently Working In Progress.
Patch Pending
A game where glitches are wilder than they seems. This is a browser-based platformer where the players are stuck at the same tutorial level over and over again with only an AI narrator to interactive with.
Recent Notes
Mathematical Physics I Midterm Study Guide
A comprehensive study guide in LaTeX for the Mathematical Physics I midterm exam at my university. Warning, the guide contains spoilers to selected past year exam / homework questions, please try to solve them on your own first.
Linear Algebra II Final Study Guide
A comprehensive study guide in LaTeX for the Linear Algebra II final exam at my university. Warning, the guide contains spoilers to selected past year exam / homework questions, please try to solve them on your own first.
Recent Blogs
Making It Through in one of Japan's Largest In-Person Hackathons
My experience competing in JPHacks 2025, Japan's largest hackathon, developing an iOS disaster shelter navigation app and advancing to the top 16 finals.
My Journey with Alibaba Cloud: Hackathon Experience and Beyond
A recap of my experience at the Melting Hacks hackathon sponsored by Alibaba Cloud in Tokyo, Japan. As well as thoughts about our project and Alibaba Cloud in the future.