Laura Kim

Dr. Laura Kim is currently an IC Postdoctoral Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) working under Professor Dirk Englund in the field of plasmonics and nanophotonics. Her research focuses on light-matter interactions in two-dimensional materials, particularly graphene.

Her educational background includes:

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Caltech (2013)
• Ph.D. in Materials Science from Caltech (2019)

Dr. Kim's research interests span plasmonics, nanophotonics, and the optical properties of two-dimensional materials. She investigates mid-infrared phenomena and ultrafast dynamics in graphene, aiming to develop novel optoelectronic devices and metamaterials. Her work bridges materials science, optics, and electrical engineering, with applications in sensing and communication technologies.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on graphene-based plasmonic systems, particularly in the mid-infrared regime. Her research demonstrates expertise in tunable absorption, radiative emission, and hybrid polariton modes, contributing to the advancement of nanoscale optical devices.

She has been recognized with prestigious fellowships:

• NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
• IC Postdoctoral Fellowship

As a postdoctoral fellow, Dr. Kim is engaged in advanced research within Professor Englund's group at MIT, contributing to projects in quantum photonics and nanomaterials. Her work is supported by her fellowship and likely institutional grants from MIT and the Department of Defense (given the IC fellowship).

Dr. Kim conducts her research in the Quantum Photonics Laboratory at MIT, led by Professor Dirk Englund, which focuses on quantum information processing and novel photonic materials.