Kyoung-Soo Lee

Kyoung-Soo Lee is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Purdue University, specializing in observational cosmology and galaxy formation. His research focuses on understanding cosmic structure formation, star formation histories, and the evolution of galaxies at high redshifts. He holds a B.S. from POSTECH (1999), M.S. (2003), and Ph.D. (2007) in Physics from Johns Hopkins University. Prior to his faculty role, he served as a postdoctoral fellow at Yale University (2007–2011) and a research scientist at Purdue (2012–2013).

His key research interests include studying protoclusters, Lyman Alpha Emitting (LAE) galaxies, and the interplay between dark matter and galaxy evolution. Notable contributions include the discovery of large-scale structures at z=3.78 and analyses of galaxy clustering in cosmic environments. Lee collaborates on major projects like the ODIN survey, which explores galaxy populations and large-scale structures at high redshifts using multi-wavelength data.

Publications emphasize advanced observational techniques, such as clustering analysis of LAEs and Bayesian methods for redshift determination, contributing to our understanding of cosmic evolution. His work bridges theoretical predictions with empirical data, advancing knowledge in extragalactic astrophysics and cosmology.