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Albert Kim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Engineering at the University of South Florida, affiliated with the College of Engineering and Morsani College of Medicine. His research focuses on biomedical applications of MEMS and nanotechnology, particularly developing implantable medical devices to address clinical challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians. He teaches BME 6931: Fundamental and BioMEMS and has received prestigious awards including the NSF CAREER Award (2022) and the Blavatnik Award Finalist recognition (2018).
Education:
- Ph.D., M.S., B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Purdue University, 2008-2015)
Research Interests: Kim’s work integrates engineering principles with medical needs to create innovative solutions such as smart stents for cardiovascular monitoring, piezoelectric biomaterials for anti-infective applications, and ultrasonic-powered implantable devices. His projects emphasize translational research, bridging laboratory innovations to clinical practice.
Grants & Funding: He leads or co-leads several NSF and NIH grants totaling over $4 million, including initiatives on acousto-bioelectronics, smart dental implants, and antimicrobial biomaterials. Recent grants include NSF CNS Core funding for intrabody networks and NIH support for peri-implant disease prevention.
Publications: His research spans bioMEMS, implantable systems, and energy harvesting, with recent contributions to ACS Materials Letters, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, and Lab on a Chip. Key themes include omnidirectional ultrasound powering for microdevices and multifunctional smart stent designs.
Awards: Beyond academic accolades, Kim has been recognized for teaching excellence, including the Eaton & Vashti Magoon Award (Purdue, 2013) and the USF BME Professor of the Year (2022-23).
