Yi Yang

Yi Yang is an assistant professor at Tsinghua University in China, known for his contributions to astrophysics and observational astronomy, particularly in the study of supernovae. He played a crucial role in the recent discovery of a new type of supernova, designated as type Ien, by capturing its spectrum using the W. M. Keck Observatory, which helped identify unique elements like silicon, sulfur, and argon in the explosion.