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Dr. Myungkook James Jee

Associate Research Scientist
    Department of Physics and Astronomy, Johns Hopkins University
    3400 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218-2686
    mkjee at pha.jhu.edu
    (410)516-5497
Education
  • Johns Hopkins University - Baltimore, MD (2001-2005)
    - Ph.D. in Astrophysics (June 2005) - Defense with Special Distinction
    - Thesis Title: Probing High-redshift Clusters with HST/ACS gravitational lensing and Chandra X-ray Observations

  • Yonsei University - Seoul, Korea (1995-1997)
- M.Sc. Astronomy and Atmospheric Science (Yonsei Graduate Fellowships in 1996 and 1997)

  • Yonsei University - Seoul, Korea (1989-1993)
- B.Sc. Astonomy and Atmospheric Science (Highest Honors in 1990, 1991, and 1992)

Experience
  • Johns Hopkins University - Associate Research Scientist  (2006-present)
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- Mass modeling of  intermediate redshift clusters with strong and weak-lensing
- Principal component analysis (PCA) of ACS/WFC PSF

  • Johns Hopkins University - Assitant Research Scientist  (2005-2006)
- Mass modeling of  intermediate redshift clusters with strong and weak-lensing
- Weak-lensing and X-ray analysis of high-z clusters
  • Johns Hopkins University - Research Assistant (2001-2005)
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- Weak-lensing and X-ray analysis of high-z clusters
- On-orbit Calibration of the Advanced Camera for Surveys

  • California Institute of Technology - Software Scientist (1998-2001)
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- Galex Evolution Explorer (GALEX)
- Development of micro-channel plate (MC) analysis tool
- Integration and test of the instrument
- Science mission planning software development
- Aspect/dithering simulation

  • Samsung, Inc. - System Programmer (1993-1995)
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- Database development (IBM and ORACLE)
Research Interests
  • Gravitational Strong/Weak-lensing
  • Halo Structures of Galaxy Clusters
  • Cosmological N-body Simulation
  • Cosmic Star Formation History
  • Photometric Redshift Code Development
  • Astronomical Instrumentation
  • Spacecraft Orbit/Attitude Determination
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Award
  • Group Achievement Award from NASA for GALEX