Jiayin Dong

Jiayin Dong serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Astronomy within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her office is located in room 216 of the Astronomy Building at 1002 W. Green Street, Urbana, IL 61801 (Mail Code 221), with primary contact via jdongx@illinois.edu.

Her research aligns with the department's core focus areas including cosmology, stellar astronomy, and theoretical astrophysics, leveraging observational and computational approaches to study celestial phenomena. The Department of Astronomy actively investigates Compact Objects, Galaxies & ISM, Instrumentation, and Planetary Systems, providing frameworks for her scholarly work.

As a faculty member, she contributes to undergraduate and graduate academic programs, including course instruction and student mentorship within the astronomy curriculum. The department maintains the Campus Observatory and offers specialized resources like the Kaler Classroom for astronomical education and research activities.