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Dae-Sik Moon is a Professor in the Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Arts & Science. His professional contact information includes work phone 416-978-6566 and email moon@astro.utoronto.ca, with a personal website hosted by the university's astronomy department.
Dr. Moon's research spans both experimental and observational astrophysics, with particular expertise in astronomical instrumentation development and high-energy phenomena. His instrument development work has focused on infrared spectographs including WIFIS, NIRES, and MOSMAS, and he has shown interest in advancing novel devices like polarization gratings for astronomical applications. His observational research targets energetic cosmic events and objects including supernovae, supernova remnants (both stellar and gaseous), optical transients, ultra-luminous X-ray sources, and massive stars. His research profile indicates a strong connection to both observational techniques and the instrumentation that enables them, bridging the gap between engineering and astrophysical discovery.
Dr. Moon earned his Ph.D. from Cornell University in 2004 and has since established himself as a faculty member within the University of Toronto's astronomy community. His work appears connected to the broader astrophysics ecosystem at Toronto, which includes the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics and the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (CITA), though his primary appointment is with the Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics.
