Lawrence H Kim

Lawrence H. Kim is an Assistant Professor at Simon Fraser University and the director of the Tangent Lab. His research encompasses swarm robotics, human-computer interaction, haptic display, and augmented reality technologies, with a focus on enhancing collaborative experiences between humans and machines through innovative technology design. He completed his Ph.D. at Stanford University, where he participated in multiple research projects on haptic displays and virtual reality, publishing numerous impactful academic papers. His work has received several accolades, including the ACM UIST Best Paper Award and the Fast Company Design Innovation Nomination. As an academic leader, his research not only pushes the boundaries of innovation but also influences practical application domains significantly.

• 2020–Present·Simon Fraser University·Assistant Professor
  • Leads Tangent Lab's research efforts, focusing on the development of applications for swarm robotics and augmented reality technologies.
• 2015–2020·Stanford University·Researcher
  • Conducted in-depth research on haptic displays, human-computer interaction, and virtual reality, publishing numerous academic papers.

• 2015–2020·Stanford University·Ph.D.
  • Research focus: swarm robotics and haptic display.
• 2013–2015·Stanford University·Master’s Degree
  • Specialization in human-computer interaction design and related technologies.