Yongkwan Kim

Yeong Kwan Kim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). He specializes in experimental condensed matter physics, with research interests including strongly correlated systems, unconventional superconductivity, charge density waves, and transition metal dichalcogenides. He has in-depth expertise in experimental techniques such as angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES) and X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS). Professor Kim has published numerous high-impact papers in the field of physics, achieving significant breakthroughs, particularly in studies on superconductivity and strongly correlated electron systems.

• 2021 – Present·Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·Associate Professor
  • Responsible for graduate-level teaching and experimental studies in condensed matter physics.
• 2016 – 2021·Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·Assistant Professor
  • Led research on strongly correlated systems and superconductivity.
• 2015 – 2016·Institute for Basic Science (Center for Correlated Electron Systems)·Postdoctoral Fellow
  • Conducted research on experimental and theoretical issues related to correlated electron systems.
• 2013 – 2016·Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Advanced Light Source)·Visiting Scholar
  • Collaborated on experimental research involving angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy.
• 2013 – 2015·Yonsei University Institute of Natural Sciences·Postdoctoral Fellow
  • Conducted in-depth studies on the electronic structure of superconducting materials.

• 2013·Yonsei University·Ph.D. in Physics
  • Focused on angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy and related experimental techniques.
• 2008·Yonsei University·B.S. in Physics

• KeywordsHuman-Computer Interaction3D SketchingProduct DesignUser Interface DesignComputer Graphics
• OrganizationKorea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
• Education (Institution)Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Ph.D.)
• Emailyongkwan.kim@kaist.ac.kr

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Dr. Yongkwan Kim is a researcher in the Department of Industrial Design at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), focusing on developing innovative 3D sketching methods to support designers in exploring creative ideas during the early phases of product design. He has published several high-impact papers in fields such as human-computer interaction, user interface design, and computer graphics. Dr. Kim has received multiple awards at international academic conferences, including the CHI Best Paper Award. His research aims to enhance design efficiency and creativity through advanced 3D design tools and technologies.

• 2018 – 2019·Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·Postdoctoral Researcher
  • Developed new methods for 3D sketching, focusing on human-computer interaction and computer graphics.

• 2018·Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology·Ph.D. in Industrial Design
  • Specialized in 3D sketching and user interface interaction.
• 2013·Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology·B.S. in Industrial Design

• 2018 | KAIST Research Highlight Award
  • Recognized for the 3D sketching project "Agile 3D Sketching with Air Scaffolding."
• 2018 | CHI Best Paper Award
  • Awarded for the paper “Agile 3D Sketching with Air Scaffolding.”
• 2015 | UIST Best Poster Award (Second Place, Audience Choice)
  • Won for the project “Color Sommelier.”

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