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Dr. Garam Kim is an Assistant Professor in the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology at Purdue University, where he also earned his BS, MS, and PhD degrees. He serves as Director of the Reisbeck Advanced Composite Laboratory (RACL) and Assistant Director of Manufacturing at the Composites Manufacturing and Simulation Center (CMSC). With FAA Airframe & Powerplant certification and prior experience as an aircraft maintenance technician in the Republic of Korea Air Force, his research bridges academia and industry.
Education:
- PhD in Technology, Purdue University (2021)
- MS in Aviation and Aerospace Management, Purdue University
- BS in Aeronautical Engineering Technology, Purdue University
His research program focuses on advanced composite technologies with emphasis on additive manufacturing, sustainable materials processing, and aerospace applications. Key areas include:
- Development of 3D-printed composite tooling and molds with enhanced surface characteristics
- Recycling/upcycling methodologies for fiber-reinforced thermoset composites
- Optimization of composites machining processes including waterjet cutting
- Multi-functional composites for aerospace structural applications
- Characterization of fluid degradation effects on composite materials
Dr. Kim's publication record demonstrates consistent focus on composite manufacturing innovations, with recent work emphasizing sustainable material reuse (2023-2024) and foundational research in additive manufacturing tooling (2019-2021). His articles frequently appear in leading materials science and composites journals including Additive Manufacturing, Composite Structures, and Composites Part B.
Awards & Honors:
- 2023-2024 Outstanding Faculty in Discovery (SATT)
- Best Paper Awards at SPE ACCE (2022, 2023), SAMPE (2023), ICCM (2019)
- CAMX/ACE Award Finalist (2023)
He actively recruits PhD students for composites research and collaborates with aircraft industry partners on sponsored R&D projects. As co-director of the Composites Additive Manufacturing and Simulation Consortium, he leads initiatives bridging academic research with industrial applications in aerospace composites.
