Kyekyoon Kim

Kyekyoon Kim is a Professor at the University of Illinois, affiliated with the College of Engineering and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His research spans nanotechnology, semiconductor devices, and biomedical applications of engineered materials.

• Education: PhD in Applied Physics from Cornell University (1971).

Research Interests: Focus on synthesizing tailored precursors for sol-gel processing, charged liquid cluster beam deposition, and chemical vapor deposition. He investigates controlled fabrication of nanoscale materials for advanced applications in drug delivery, power electronics, lighting, and energy storage.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow, American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (2017)
• Arnold O. Beckman Research Award (2011, 2005)
• National Academy of Engineering (Korea) Overseas Membership (2002)
• Best Paper Award, American Ceramic Society (1990)
• Beckman Research Award (1985)

Teaching Honors: Received multiple ECE Faculty Outstanding Teaching Awards (2004, 1999 nomination).

Service: Director of Thin Film and Charged Particle Research Lab (1980–present), served on NSF advisory committees and international delegations.

Recent Courses: ECE 110 (Introduction to Electronics), ECE 340 (Semiconductor Electronics), ECE 342 (Electronic Circuits).