Kenneth D. Kihm

Kenneth D. Kihm is the Magnavox Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Tennessee, where he has served since 2004. Previously, he held progressive academic appointments at Texas A&M University as Assistant Professor (1989-1994), Associate Professor (1994-2001), and Professor (2001-2004), following research associate work at Carnegie Mellon University.

Education:

• PhD, Stanford University (1987)
• MSME, Seoul National University (1981)
• BSME, Seoul National University (1979)

Research Focus: Dr. Kihm's interdisciplinary research spans micro/nano-scale transport phenomena with emphasis on:

• Advanced thermal management systems including liquid-metal heat pipes and nanofluid applications
• Cutting-edge characterization techniques like neutron imaging and surface plasmon resonance
• Graphene synthesis and thermoelectric property analysis
• Innovations in experimental fluid dynamics and heat transfer measurement

Publication Trends: His recent articles demonstrate extensive work in nanoscale heat transfer, neutron imaging applications for thermal systems, graphene characterization methods, and interfacial phenomena in nanofluids. Biomedical applications include cancer cell analysis and diagnostic techniques.

Awards & Honors:

• Exxon Mobil Professor Award (2006)
• TEES Fellow Award, Texas A&M (2001)
• Association of Former Students Teaching Excellence Award (1999)
• ASME Fellow distinction

Professional Leadership: Active in scientific communities as Editorial Board Member for Nature Scientific Reports, Chair of ASME K-22 Committee, and Associate Editor for prominent journals including Journal of Heat Transfer and Experiments in Fluids.