Kim Research Group
at the University of Arizona
at the University of Arizona
Recent News
Patent Issued for Dust Control Technology
Septermber 15, 2025
Drs. Minkyu Kim and Kwangmin Kim have been granted U.S. Patent No. 12,410,350 (September 9, 2025) for “Systems and Methods for Dust Control Using a Liquid Polymer.” This patent recognizes our team’s development of liquid polymer-based formulations for effective and environmentally responsible dust suppression.
Alexis completes summer internship in biopolymer science
July 21, 2025
Alexis Hanus, 2025 Summer Highschool KEYS intern, successfully finalized the biopolymer experience for developing artificial red blood cells under the guidance of Dr. Young Hyun Noh, Connor Tankersley (MSE Senior), and Zain Francis (BME Junior). Hope this experience has ignites Alexis' Science and Engineering journey! (see the News in the College of Engineering)
Welcome Dr. Wonhyeong Kim to the Kim Research Group
July 21, 2025
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Wonhyeong Kim to our research team. He will be involved in our ongoing studies on the development and characterization of bioinspired glycolipid materials for air quality enhancement.
Welcome aboard!
Welcome Melody and Zain to the Kim Research Group
May 20, 2025
We are pleased to welcome Melody Kosters and Zain Francis to our research team this summer. They are Biomedical Engineering students at the University of Arizona and joined our group through the Undergraduate Biology Research Program (UBRP). Melody will be involved in our ongoing studies on the effects of sound on human health, while Zain will contribute to the development of bioinspired red blood cell (RBC) materials.
Welcome aboard!