Jang-Kyo Kim

Professor Jang-Kyo Kim is a distinguished academic and researcher in advanced materials, currently affiliated with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) since 2022. Previously, he spent 26 years at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, holding leadership roles such as Associate Dean of Engineering (Research & Graduate Studies) and Director of Advanced Engineering Materials Facilities. He began his career as a Lecturer at the Australian National University.

• Research Interests
  • Development of multifunctional composites with low-dimensional fillers (e.g., CNTs, graphene, MXene).
  • Electronic skins (E-skins) mimicking human tactile sensing.
  • Electrode/electrolyte design for rechargeable batteries and supercapacitors.
  • Advanced materials for thermal insulation, energy-efficient buildings, and smart textiles.
• Scientific Awards
  • Tan Chin Tuan Exchange Fellowship
  • Best Paper Awards (multiple, with students)
  • HKUST President Cup Silver Medal
  • Reviewer Awards (multiple)
  • Life-long Achievement Award
  • Fellow of Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences, Royal Aeronautical Society, Royal Society of Chemistry, and Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
  • Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researcher (since 2018)
• Publications & Recognition
  • Over 470 journal papers and book chapters
  • Co-authored 3 monographs, edited 10 books
  • 60,000+ citations (h-index: 128)
  • 18 international/regional patents
  • Former Editor of Composites Part A (2012–2023), current Associate Editor of Energy Materials & Devices and Aerospace Science & Technology, and editorial board member of 12 journals.
• Leadership & Collaboration
  • President of Asian-Australasian Association for Composite Materials
  • Collaborations span energy storage, composites, and flexible electronics.