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Lee, Kimyeong

Professor Emeritus

Theoretical Physics


Kimyeong Lee explores various aspects of quantum field theories and string/M theory. He is currently working on physics of M2 branes and M5 branes.



  • 2006/07: Chair of School of Physics, KIAS
  • 1999/9-: Professor, Korea Institute for Advanced Study
  • 1998-99: Associate Professor, Seoul National University
  • 1996-99: Associate Professor, Columbia University, New York
  • 1990-96: Assistant Professor, Columbia University, New York
  • 1988-90: Research Associate, Boston University
  • 1986-88: Research Associate, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
  • 1982-87: MS, MPhil, Ph.D., Columbia University, New York
  • 1977-81: Bachelor of Science, Seoul National University
  • 2006-11: Grant, KRF National Scholar
  • 2005/5-: Member, Korean Academy of Science and Technology
  • 1992/04: The Second Award, the Gravity Research Foundation
  • 1991-97: NSF Presidential Young Investigator
  • 1991-95: Fellowship, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
  • 1981-82: Fellowship from Usan Foundation

Publications at KIAS

Selected Publications

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