Soon Mi Lim

Dr. Soon Mi Lim is an Instructional Associate Professor at Texas A&M University's Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences. She joined as full-time faculty in 2013, focusing on enhancing STEM education through active learning methodologies. Her research spans chemical education, biomedical applications of macromolecules, and cell mechanobiology.

Education Background: Ph.D. in Chemistry (Texas A&M University), Postdoc at Texas A&M Health Science Center, M.S. and B.S. in Chemistry from Inha University, South Korea.

Research Interests: She specializes in developing pedagogical tools for chemistry education, including lab techniques and Python-driven data analysis. Her work in biomedical chemistry involves polymer-based therapeutics and mechanotransduction in cells. She also leads outreach initiatives like the annual Chemistry Open House and programs to improve graduate student career readiness.

Awards: Recognized with prestigious awards including the College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Excellence Award (2024) and AFS Distinguished Teaching Award (2017). She secured grants for inclusive education and diversity initiatives.

Service & Leadership: As former Associate Graduate Advisor and Co-Director of Outreach, she organized career development workshops and science outreach events for schools. Her lab emphasizes translational research in polymers and cellular mechanics.