Kwang J. Kim

Active Materials and Smart Living Laboratory

Former postdoctoral researchers/long-term vistors

Former Postdoctoral Researchers (19):

Dr. Myeongjun JI, (2PhD 024-2025) Currently with UNLV

Dr. Taeseon HWANG (2013-2020) Currently with Cureator Inc. as Principal Research Engineer

Dr. Jaedal LEE ( postdoc 2018-2019) Currently with POSCO – R&D as principal engineer

Dr. Jongmin BYUN (postdoc 2017-2018; co-mentored him with Prof. Jaeyun MOON) Currently with Seoul National University of Science and Technology as Assistant Professor

Dr. Junwoo PARK (postdoc 2016-2017;) Currently with Samsung Electronics; PhD in Chemical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), S. Korea

Dr. Viljar PALMRE (postdoc 2013-2015;) Currently assistant professor of University of Texas Medical School in Houston and Director of Materials Enginnering at XCath,Inc: PhD in Materials Science from University of Nevada, Reno

Dr. Dongsup KIM (Postdoc: 2015-2015; currently Senior Researcher in Korea Institute of Industrial Technology(KITECH); PhD in Mechanical Eng. from Pohang University of Science and Technology, S. Korea)

Dr. Anupam KUMAR (Postdoc: 2014-2015: PhD in Material Science from University of Nevada, Reno)

  1. Md. Bhuiya, A. Kumar, and K. J. Kim, “Metal hydrides in engineering systems, processes, and devices: A review of non-storage applications,” International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Vol. 40(9), pp. 2231-2247 (2015; http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360319914033436).

Dr. Bong June ZHANG (postdoc: 2012-2013; currently Vice President of R&D at NBD Nanotechnologies in Boston, MA)

Dr. Sangsoo LEE (postdoc: 2011-2012; currently Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department at Texas A&M University, Kingsville, TX; PhD from Georgia Tech)

  1. K. Cheng, S. Kim, S. Lee, and K. J. Kim, “Internal dropwise condensation: Modeling and experimental framework for horizontal tube condensers,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 83, pp. 99–108 (2015; http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0017931014010837).
  2. S. Lee, K. Cheng, V. Palmre, MD M. H. Bhuiya, K. J. Kim, B. J. Zhang, and H. Yoon, Heat Trasfer Measurement during Dropwise Condensation using Micro/Nano-Scale Porous Surface, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 65, pp. 619-626 (2013).
  3. S. Lee, H. K. Yoon, K. J. Kim, S. Kim, M. Kennedy, and B. J. Zhang, “A Dropwise Condensation Model Using a Nano-scale, Pin Structured Surface,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 60, pp. 664–671 (2013).

Dr. Chi Young LEE (postdoc: 2009-2011; currently assistant professor with Pukyong National University, S. Korea; PhD from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST))

  1. C. Y. Lee, B. J. Zhang, and K. J. Kim, “Influence of heated surfaces and fluids on pool boiling heat transfer,” Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, Vol. 59, pp. 15-23 (2014).
  2. C. Y. Lee, B. J. Zhang, and K. J. Kim “Morphological Change of Plain and Nano-Porous Surfaces during Boiling and its Effect on Nucleate Pool Boiling Heat Transfer,” Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, Vol. 40, pp. 150-158 (2012).
  3. C. Lee, B. J. Zhang, J. Park, and K. J. Kim, “Water Droplet Evaporation on Cu-Based Hydrophobic Surfaces with Controlled Nano- and Micro-Structures,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 55, pp. 2151-2159 (2012).
  4. C. Y. Lee, M. M. H. Bhuiya, and K. J. Kim, “Pool Boiling Heat Transfer with Nano-porous Surface,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 53, pp. 4274 (2010).

Dr. Sung Jun KIM (postdoc: 2009-2010; Currently with Samsung Electronics; PhD from Seoul National University, S. Korea)

  1. V. Palmre, M. Fleming, D. Pugal, S. J. Kim, K. J. Kim, and K. K. Leang, ”An IPMC-Enabled Bio-Inspired Bending/Twisting Fin for Underwater Applications, Smart Materials and Structures, Vol. 22, 014003 (2013).
  2. S. J. Kim, D. Pugal, J. Wong, K. J. Kim, and W. Yim, “A Bio-inspired Multi Degree of Freedom Actuator Based on a Novel Cylindrical Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite Material,” Robotics and Autonomous Systems (in print; 2013).
  3. V. Palmre, M. Fleming, D. Pugal, S. J. Kim, K. J. Kim, and K. K. Leang, ”An IPMC-Enabled Bio-Inspired Bending/Twisting Fin for Underwater Applications, Smart Materials and Structures, Vol. 22, 014003 (2013).
  4. Y. Jung, S. J. Kim, K. J. Kim, D. Y. Lee, “Characteristics of Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite with Chemically-Doped TiO2 particles,” Smart Materials and Structures, Vol. 20, pp. 124004 (2011).

Dr. Sunwoo KIM (research assistant professor: 2008-2010; currently Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at University of Alaska, Fairbanks; PhD from Duke University)

  1. S. Lee, H. K. Yoon, K. J. Kim, S. Kim, M. Kennedy, and B. J. Zhang, “A Dropwise Condensation Model Using a Nano-scale, Pin Structured Surface,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 60, pp. 664–671 (2013).
  2. S. Kim and K. J. Kim, “Dropwise Condensation Modeling Suitable for Superhydrophobic Surfaces,” Journal of Heat Transfer, Vol. 133, pp. 081502 (2011).
  3. Y. Wang, F. Yang, X. Meng, Q. Guo, Z. Zhang, I.-S. Park, S. Kim, and K. J. Kim, “Simulation Study on the Reaction Process Based Single Stage Metal Hydride Thermal Compressor,” International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Vol. 35(1), pp. 321-328 (2010).

Dr. Il-Seok PARK (postdoc: 2005-2008; research assistant professor: 2008-2009; visiting researcher: 2009-2010; currently Research Scientist at WPL/Airforce, Dayton, OH; PhD in Ceramic Engineering from Yonsei University, S. Korea)

  1. I.-S. Park, S.-M. Kim, D. Pugal, L. Huang, S.-W. Tam-Chang, and K. J. Kim, “Visualization of the Cation Migration in Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite under an Electric Field,” Applied Physics Letters, Vol . 96, 043301 (2010).
  2. I.-S. Park, S. Vohnout, M. Banister, S. Lee, S.-M. Kim, and K. J. Kim, “IPMC Assisted Infusion Micropumps,” a book chapter in Biomedical Applications of Electroactive Polymer Actuators, edited by F. Carpi and E. Smela, Wiley, West Sussex, United Kingdom (2009).
  3. I.-S. Park, J.-K. Kim, K. J. Kim, J. Zhang, C. Park, and K. Gawlik, “Investigation of Coupled AB5 Type High-Power Metal Hydride Reactors,” International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Vol. 34, pp. 5770-5777 (2009).
  4. I.-S. Park, K. M. Jung, D. Kim, S.-M. Kim, and K. J. Kim, “Physical Principles of Ionic Polymer-Metal Composites as Electroactive Actuators and Sensors,” the MRS Bulletin, Vol. 33, pp. 190-195 (March 2008).
  5. J. Kim, I.-S. Park, and K. J. Kim, “A Hydrogen Compression System Using Porous Metal Hydride Pellets of LaNi5-xAlx,”International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Vol. 33, pp. 870-877 (2008).
  6. I.-S. Park, J. Lee, K. J. Kim, J.-D. Nam, and W. Yim, “Mechanical and Dielectric Properties of the Silicone Elastomer with Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes as a Nanofiller,” Polymer Engineering and Science, Vol. 47, pp. 1396-1405 (2007).
  7. S. Lee, K. J. Kim, H. C. Park, and I.-S. Park, “Smart Ionic Polymer-Metal Composites: Design and Their Applications,” a book chapter in Progress in Smart Materials and Structures Research, edited by F. Columbus, Nova Science Publishers, Inc., Chapt. 3, pp. 67-113 (2007).
  8. I.-S. Park, S.-M. Kim, and K. J. Kim, “Mechanical and Thermal Behavior of Ionic Polymer-Metal Composites: Effects of Electrode Metals,” Smart Materials and Structures, Vol. 16, pp. 1090-1097 (2007).
  9. D. Kim, K. J. Kim, Y. Tak, D. Pugal and I.-S. Park, “A Self-Oscillating Electroactive Polymer,” Applied Physics Letter, Vol. 90, pp. 184104(1-3) (2007).
  10. S. Lee, K. J. Kim, and I.-S. Park, “Modeling and Experiment of Muscle-like Linear Actuator Using an Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite and its Actuation Characteristics,” Smart Materials and Structures, Vol. 16, pp. 583-588 (2007).
  11. I.-S. Park and K. J. Kim, “Multi-Fields Responsive Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite,” Sensors and Actuators: A, Vol. 135, pp. 220-228 (2007).
  12. D. Y. Lee, I.-S. Park, M.-H. Lee, K. J. Kim, and S. Heo, “Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite Bending Actuator Loaded with Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes,” Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, Vol. 133, pp. 117-127 (2007).
  13. R. Samatham, I.-S. Park, K. J. Kim, J.-D. Nam, N. Whisman, and J. Adams, “Electrospun Nanoscale Polyacrylonitrile Artificial Muscle,” Smart Materials and Structures, Vol. 15, N152-155 (2006).

Dr. Kwangmok JUNG (postdoc: 2006-2007; currently with Pohang Institute of Intelligent Robotics, S. Korea; PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Sungkyunkwan University)

  1. D. Pugal, K.-M. Jung, A. Aabloo, and K. J. Kim, “IPMC Mechanoelectrical Transduction Review and Perspectives,” Polymer International , Vol. 59, pp. 279-289 (2010)
  2. K.-M. Jung, K. J. Kim, and H. R. Choi, “A Novel Self-Sensing of Dielectric Elastomer Actuator,” Sensors and Actuators: A Physical, Vol. 143, pp. 343-351 (2008).
  3. I-S. Park, K.-M. Jung, D. Kim, S.-M. Kim, and K. J. Kim, “Physical Principles of Ionic Polymer-Metal Composites as Electroactive Actuators and Sensors,” the MRS Bulletin, Vol. 33, pp. 190-195 (March 2008).
  4. K. Kim and K.-M. Jung, “Self-Sensing Dielectric Actuator System,” PCT (WO 2009/015151 A1)

Dr. Jin-Kyeong KIM (postdoc: 2006-07; currently at POSCO, S. Korea; PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Kyung Hee University, S. Korea; PhD Advisor: Prof. Y. T. Kang; Korean Government Supported Oversea Postdoc Fellowship Recipient)

  1. I.-S. Park, J.-K. Kim, K. J. Kim, J. Zhang, C. Park, and K. Gawlik, “Investigation of Coupled AB5 Type High-Power Metal Hydride Reactors,” International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Vol. 34, pp. 5770-5777 (2009).
  2. J.-K. Kim, I.-S. Park, and K. J. Kim, “A Hydrogen Compression System Using Porous Metal Hydride Pellets of LaNi5-xAlx,”International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Vol. 33, pp. 870-877 (2008).

Dr. Srinivas VEMURI (postdoc: 2005-06; currently Lead Application Engineer at SOPOGY, Hawaii; PhD in Mechanical Engineering from University of Nevada, Reno; PhD Advisor: Prof. K. J. Kim)

Dr. Seok HEO (postdoc: 2003-05; last known employer: Kunkuk University, S. Korea; PhD in Mechanical  Engineering from Dongguk University, S. Korea; PhD Advisor: Prof. M. Kwak; Korean Government Supported Oversea Postdoc Fellowship Recipient)

  1. D. Y. Lee, I.-S. Park, M.-H. Lee, K. J. Kim, and S Heo, “Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite Bending Actuator Loaded with Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes,” Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, Vol. 133, pp. 117-127 (2007).
  2. K. Choe, K. J. Kim, D. Kim, C. Manford, S. Heo, and M. Shahinpoor, “Performance Characterization of Electro-Chemically Driven Polyacrylonitrile Fiber Bundle Actuator,” Journal of Intelligent Materials Systems and Structures (JIMSS), Vol. 17, pp. 563-576 (2006).
  3. D. Y. Lee, M.-H. Lee, K. J. Kim, S. Heo, B.-Y. Kim, S.-J. Lee, “Effect of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube (M-CNT) Loading on M-CNT Distribution Behavior and the Related Electromechanical Properties of the M-CNT Dispersed Ionomeric Nanocomposites,” Surface Coatings and Technology, Vol. 200(5-6), pp. 1916-192 (2005).

Dr. Sangki LEE (postdoc: 2003-05; currently with Volvo Korea, S. Korea; PhD in Aerospace Engineering from Kunkuk University, S. Korea; PhD Advisor: Prof. H. C. Park; Korean Government Supported Oversea Postdoc Fellowship Recipient)

  1. I.-S. Park, S. Vohnout, M. Banister, S. Lee, S.-M. Kim, and K. J. Kim, “IPMC Assisted Infusion Micropumps,” a book chapter inBiomedical Applications of Electroactive Polymer Actuators, edited by F. Carpi and E. Smela, Wiley, West Sussex, United Kingdom (2010).
  2. S. Lee, K. J. Kim, H. C. Park, and I.-S. Park, “Smart Ionic Polymer-Metal Composites: Design and Their Applications,” a book chapter in Progress in Smart Materials and Structures Research, edited by F. Columbus, Nova Science Publishers, Inc., Chapt. 3, pp. 67-113 (2007).
  3. S. Lee and K. J. Kim, “Design of IPMC Actuator-driven Valve-less Micropump and Its Flow Rate Estimation at Low Reynolds Numbers,” Smart Materials and Structures,” Vol. 15, pp. 1103-1109 (2006).
  4. S. Lee, K. J. Kim, and H. C. Park, “An IPMC Actuator-Driven Zero-Net-Mass-Flux Pump for Flow Control,” Journal of Intelligent Materials Systems and Structures (JIMSS), Vol. 17, pp. 533-541 (2006).
  5. S. Lee, H. C. Park, K. J. Kim, K. J. Yoon, “Equivalent Modeling for Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite Actuators Based on Beam Theories,” Smart Materials and Structures, Vol. 14, pp. 1363-1368 (2005).

Former Long-Term Visitors (28):

Prof. Soon Suck JARNG (Visiting Scholar,2017, PhD Birmingham University(U.K.); last known employer: Chosun University, S.Korea as Dean of Engineering)

Prof. Jonghwan SUHR (Visiting Scholar,2016; PhD Rensselaer Polytechnic Insitute (RPI), NY; last known employer:Skk University, S.Korea as Associate Professor)

Prof. Jae-Do NAM (Visiting Scholar,2016; PhD University of Washington, Seattle, WA; last known employer:Skk University, S.Korea as Full Professor)

Prof. Woohyun CHO (Visiting Scholar, Senior Researcher of National Research Foundation of Korea;2016-present; PhD Chungnam National University, S.Korea )

Prof. Jungsun KANG (Visiting Scholar,2012-2013; PhD Mongolia University of Science Technology,Mongolia; last known employer: Ulsan College, S.Korea as Full Professor)

Prof. Yongsuk TAK (Visiting Scholar,2012; PhD Iowa State University; last known employer: Inha University, S.Korea as Full Professor)

Rachid IDJA (visiting student researcher, VIACESI-France; 2015)

Gustavo VERISSIMO (visiting student researcher, UNLV/Brazilian exchange program; 2014-present)

Dr. Yanjie WANG (visiting student researcher, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China; 2014-2015)

Dr. Qingsong HE (visiting student researcher, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China; 2014-2015)

Maxime CRAMETTE (visiting student researcher, ESIEE!Paris, France; 2014)

Seokgon HONG (visiting student researcher, Chungnam University, S. Korea; 2013-2014)

Prof. Jungsun KANG (2013 from Ulsan University, S. Korea)

Tonis LULLA (2013 from Tartu University, Estonia

Qi SHEN (2012 from BeiHang University, R. China)

Muhammad F. SHARRI (2011 from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn, Malaysia)

Prof. Jong M. YIM (2011 from Ulsan College, S. Korea)

Prof. Yong S. TAK (2011 from Inha University, S. Korea)

Dr. Hyungkee YOON (visiting scholar, 2010-2011 from Korea Institute of Energy Research)

Eunsoo YANG (visiting scholar; 2009-2010; currently with LG Electronics)

Prof. Yuqi WANG (visiting professor/sabbatical year: 2009; currently Professor: School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi’an, P.R. China)

Prof. Sang Hup PARK (visiting professor/sabbatical year: 2008-2009; currently Professor at Kongju National University, S. Korea)

Dr. Sungjun KIM (visiting scholar/BK-21 short-term visit program: 2007 from Seoul National University)

Viljar PALMRE (visiting scholar: 2008 from Tartu University, Estonia)

Prof. Yong-Du JUN (visiting professor/sabbatical year: 2005-2007; currently Professor at Kongju National University, S. Korea)

David PUGAL (visiting scholar: 2006-2007 from Tartu University; currently in PhD program at University of Nevada, Reno)

Prof. Deuk Y. LEE (visiting professor/sabbatical year: 2004-2005; currently Professor at Daelim Col., S. Korea)

Prof. Hun C. PARK (visiting professor/sabbatical year: 2003-2004; currently Professor at Konkuk Univ., S. Korea)