Cooray Group
-Observational Cosmology-
Research
Observational Cosmology and Infrared Astrophysics:
Our group focuses on understanding the structure and evolution of the universe through precision measurements of the cosmic infrared background and the large-scale distribution of galaxies. We work at the intersection of observational cosmology, data science, and instrumentation, with a particular emphasis on mid- and far-infrared space missions. Our research includes the development of novel techniques for photometric modeling, survey simulation, source classification, and machine learning-based signal extraction. We are also involved in the design and planning of next-generation infrared space missions to address key questions in astrophysics.