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Kyung-Suk Kim is a Professor of Engineering at Brown University, leading the Nano and Micromechanics Laboratory. He holds a Ph.D. from Brown University (1980) and has held academic and visiting roles at institutions such as the University of Illinois, Harvard, and Cambridge University. His research focuses on nano- and micro-mechanics, ruga mechanics, and fracture dynamics, with contributions to adhesion science, surface mechanics, and quantum engineering.
Education:
- B.S. and M.S. in Engineering, Seoul National University (1974, 1976)
- Ph.D. in Solid Mechanics, Brown University (1980)
Research Interests:
- Development of advanced experimental techniques (e.g., transverse displacement interferometer, atomic lattice interferometry)
- Study of graphene mechanics, including crinkles and flexoelectricity
- Exploration of ruga mechanics in soft materials and biological systems
Scientific Awards:
- 2012 Engineering Science Medal (SES)
- 1996 Engineering Fellowship
Advising & Grants: Directed over 25 doctoral/postdoctoral students and secured grants supporting interdisciplinary research in materials science and mechanics. Collaborations include institutions like KIST (Korea) and Northwestern University.
Labs/Teams: Directs the Nano and Micromechanics Lab, advancing innovations in nanotechnology and surface engineering. Active in the Mechanics of Solids and Structures Group at Brown.
