Dr Minsup Jeong, KASI, South Korea
Dr. Minsup Jeong is a senior researcher at the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI), specializing in lunar science, space weathering, and planetary science 🌕. He earned his Ph.D. in Astronomy from Kyung Hee University in 2017. Dr. Jeong’s research interests include polarimetry, asteroid science, and space exploration 🚀. He has been involved in key projects like the NASA GrainCams lunar mission and the study of lunar regolith using 3D printing 🪐. He has published multiple papers in SCI journals, contributing significantly to the field of space science 🌟. He is a member of the American Astronomical Society and the Korean Space Science Society.
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Education
Dr. Minsup Jeong earned his Ph.D. in Astronomy from Kyung Hee University in February 2017. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Astronomy and Space Science at Chungbuk National University in February 2005. With a solid academic foundation in astronomy, Dr. Jeong has contributed significantly to the field through his research. His expertise lies in celestial phenomena and space science, where he has worked on various projects aimed at expanding our understanding of the universe. 🌌📚🔭
Experience
Dr. Minsup Jeong is a Senior Researcher at the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) since 2019, where he continues to contribute to groundbreaking space research. Prior to this, he worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at KASI from 2016 to 2019, and as a Visiting Researcher at the same institution in 2015-2016. With his extensive experience in astronomy and space sciences, Dr. Jeong has made significant strides in advancing our understanding of the cosmos. 🌌🔭🚀
Research Interests
Dr. Minsup Jeong is a prominent researcher in the fields of lunar science, space weathering, and planetary science. His work focuses on the impact of space weathering on airless bodies in the Solar System, utilizing polarimetry to study various planetary surfaces. With expertise in asteroid science, Dr. Jeong contributes to understanding space environments and their effects on planetary bodies. His research plays a key role in space exploration, shedding light on the dynamics of celestial bodies and their interactions with solar radiation. 🌕🚀🪐🔭🌑
Research Projects
Dr. Minsup Jeong has made significant contributions to lunar and space exploration since 2013. As a Project Scientist and Principal Investigator, he has led various innovative projects, including the study of lunar regolith with multi-band polarimetry, and the development of a polarimetric camera for CubeSats. Since 2016, he has served as the Program Manager for Korea’s first lunar orbiter, working on wide-angle polarimetry cameras. Dr. Jeong is currently involved in the GrainCams project with NASA, studying the dynamics and physical properties of airless bodies in the Solar System. 🌕🚀🔬🌑📸
Research Focus
Dr. Minsup Jeong’s research primarily focuses on planetary surface properties, particularly the lunar surface and its interaction with light. His studies explore the optical characteristics of lunar simulants, such as light scattering from high-porosity 3D lunar regolith simulants, as well as the relationship between magnetic fields and surface features like swirls. His work also delves into lunar surface observations and strategies for space-based missions, especially regarding the lunar surface’s grain size and phase curve analysis. Dr. Jeong’s contributions extend to space observation data strategies and aerosol optical depth retrieval methods. 🌕🔬🚀🌌
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