Se Yong Kim

Se Yong Kim is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Sejong University, South Korea. With an impressive h-index of 100 and over 37,311 citations, he is a leading researcher in theoretical particle physics. His academic journey began with a B.S. from Seoul National University (1985), followed by M.A. (1987) and Ph.D. (1991) from Columbia University, with postdoctoral positions at Argonne National Lab, CTP, and KIAS.

• Education: Ph.D. (Columbia University, 1991), M.A. (Columbia University, 1987), B.S. (Seoul National University, 1985)
• Professional Experience: Post-doc at Argonne National Lab (1991-1995), CTP (1995-1997), KIAS (1997-1998)

Professor Kim's research spans lattice gauge theory, strong interaction physics, heavy quark systems at non-zero temperature, and high-performance computing applications in physics. His work focuses on fundamental aspects of quantum chromodynamics and quark-gluon plasma properties, with particular emphasis on first-principle calculations of physical phenomena in extreme conditions.

His recent publications (2025) demonstrate continued leadership in high-energy physics, with multiple contributions to the ALICE Collaboration at the LHC. His research covers diverse areas from hadron emission dynamics to hypernuclei measurements, reflecting his broad expertise in particle and nuclear physics phenomena.

• Major Research Achievements: First Principle Calculation of Chemical Equilibration Rate of Heavy Quarks in Quark-Gluon Plasma, Electrical Conductivity of Quark-Gluon Plasma, and Quarkonium Decay Matrix Elements

Professor Kim maintains an active research program with significant international collaborations, particularly through the ALICE experiment at CERN. His work bridges theoretical calculations with experimental results, contributing to our fundamental understanding of matter under extreme conditions.