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Gunn Kim is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Sejong University, where he has been serving since March 2011. He also serves as a researcher at the Hybrid Materials Research Center. His academic career includes previous positions as a Research Professor at Kyung Hee University (2010-2011), Seoul National University (2009-2010), and Sungkyunkwan University (2007-2009), as well as a postdoctoral researcher at North Carolina State University (2005-2007).
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Physics, Seoul National University (2005)
- M.S. in Physics, Seoul National University (2001)
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Seoul National University (1998)
Professor Kim's primary research interests focus on first-principles studies of low-dimensional materials, with particular emphasis on carbon nanotubes, graphene, and other novel materials. His work utilizes density functional theory to understand the electronic structure and magnetic properties of these materials. Additionally, he has made significant contributions to the field of social physics, studying complex networks and their applications to socioeconomic systems.
His research spans both fundamental theoretical investigations and applied materials science, with a strong focus on computational approaches to understand nanoscale phenomena. The interdisciplinary nature of his work bridges physics, materials science, and computational modeling.
His scientific contributions include:
- Study of electronic properties of low-dimensional materials
- Study of the global macroeconomic network on the spreading of economic crises
Professor Kim has advised numerous graduate students and has been involved in various research grants focusing on nanomaterials and computational physics. His laboratory, the Advanced Electronic Materials Research Lab, focuses on theoretical studies of graphene, nanowires, and other novel materials.
He maintains an active research program with over 100 publications and has made significant contributions to understanding the electronic properties of two-dimensional materials and electrides.
