Kim Research Group

at the University of Arizona

Recent News

Exciting New NIEHS SBIR Phase II Grant Awarded for Mine Dust Control Research   

December 27, 2024

We are excited to announce that our research group, in collaboration with GlycoSurf, Inc. (led by Dr. Chett Boxley) and Drs. Maier and Hogan at the University of Arizona, has been awarded a NIEHS SBIR Phase II grant for the project titled “Bioinspired Green Glycolipids as Fugitive Dust Mitigation Agents”. This funding will support research to address the environmental and health challenges posed by mine dust. 

Eggshell Project to Potentially Mitigate Ice Melting and Reduce Natural Disasters Accepted for Publication  

August 29, 2024

Congratulations to Matthew, a former high school researcher now studying at Cornell Engineering, for having his work on the eggshell project accepted by the Journal of Emerging Investigators. Well done, Matthew! 

Maximo completes summer internship in biopolymer science 

July 19, 2024

Maximo Jimenez, our 2024 Summer High School KEYS intern, successfully completed his biopolymer research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Suyoung Lee. We hope this experience sparks Maximo's passion for science and engineering! 

Congratulations to Damask Grinnell! 

May 10, 2024

I am happy to announce that Damask Grinnell, a graduate student of our group, has successfully earned her Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering on May 9, 2024. This is a significant achievement, and we are incredibly proud of her dedication and hard work. 

Additionally, during the MSE commencement night, Damask was honored with the Outstanding TA Award for the second consecutive year. This recognition highlights her exceptional teaching abilities and commitment to supporting our students. 

We are excited to have Damask continue her journey with us as a Ph.D. student. Congratulations, Damask, on these well-deserved accomplishments!

Minkyu               Damask           Suyoung

Thank You to All Participants of SB11 at the 2024 MRS Spring Meeting ! 

April 29, 2024

We are delighted to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the attendees of the SB11 symposium on "Bio-based and Biomimetic Polymers in Soft Robotics" at the 2024 MRS Spring Meeting in Seattle. Your participation and the engaging discussions contributed immensely to the success of our in-person sessions.

As we continue to explore the exciting frontiers of our field, we want to remind everyone that the conversation is not over yet! Please join us for the MRS Online Meeting on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. This virtual session will provide another opportunity to deepen our discussions and share further insights.

We look forward to your continued engagement and to seeing you online on May 8th. Thank you once again for making the in-person symposium a success!

On Behalf of the Symposium Organizers: