Keekyoung Kim

Keekyoung Kim serves as an Associate Professor at the Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, holding dual appointments in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and the Department of Biomedical Engineering. His academic profile reflects a strong interdisciplinary background bridging mechanical engineering with biomedical applications, actively contributing to research and teaching within the university community.

His educational background includes advanced training at prestigious institutions:

• Professional Development Fellowship (Medicine) at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School (2012)
• Professional Development Fellowship (Mechanical Engineering and Pediatric Cardiology) at Stanford University (2010)
• PhD in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering from the University of Toronto (2008)
• MASc in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Calgary (2004)
• BEng in Mechanical Engineering from Kyung Hee University (1994)

Dr. Kim's research expertise spans bioengineering disciplines including 3D bioprinting, biofabrication, and organ-on-a-chip technologies. His work in BioMEMS, biosensors, cell mechanics, and biomaterials drives innovation in point-of-care devices and tissue engineering solutions with emphasis on stem cell applications. These activities align with university strategic initiatives: Engineering Solutions for Health (2015-2021), Infections/Inflammations/Chronic Diseases (2015-2021), and One Health (2020-2025). He teaches Manufacturing & Production Processes (ENMF 417) and Design and Analysis of Experiments (BMEN 619).

He directs the Advanced Biofabrication Laboratory, serving as a hub for innovation in biofabrication and tissue engineering that fosters collaborative development of next-generation biomedical technologies.