Byung Kim

Byung Kim is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Boise State University, with affiliations in the Graduate Program in Biomolecular Science and the Biomedical Engineering graduate program. His research focuses on biophysics and condensed-matter experiments, particularly investigating self-assembled water chains in biomolecular interactions using cantilever-based optical interfacial force microscopy (COIFM). He develops COIFM biosensors for proteomic screening and explores humidity-dependent structural transitions in nanoscopic systems.

Kim holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Seoul National University. His work bridges physics and biology, emphasizing nanoscale phenomena such as interfacial water dynamics, phase transitions, and sensor technology. His recent publications (2022) highlight experimental and theoretical advances in understanding water chain self-assembly, entropy-driven forces, and long-range condensation effects.

Kim’s research also involves advanced atomic force microscopy (AFM) techniques, including high-speed imaging, force-feedback systems, and nanomechanical characterization of soft materials. His lab, located in Science Bldg Room 414, focuses on interdisciplinary applications of microscopy to biomolecular and biomedical challenges.