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Myoung-Hwan Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Texas Tech University, where he leads the Kim IR Lab focused on infrared optics and polarimetry. His research bridges quantum materials and nanophotonics, with affiliations including collaborations with Los Alamos National Lab and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory.
Education:
- Ph.D. Physics, State University of New York at Buffalo (2011)
- M.S. Physics, POSTECH, Korea (1999)
- B.S. Physics, Hanyang University, Korea (1997)
Research Interests: Dr. Kim investigates quantum anomalies in magnetic Weyl semimetals using infrared magneto-transport, develops surface phonon polaritonic metasurfaces for infrared light control, and pioneers CMOS-compatible rare-earth spin qubits for quantum sensing. His work integrates nanofabrication, spectroscopy, and theoretical modeling to advance infrared technology and topological materials.
Publications Focus: Recent articles emphasize thermal tuning of nanocavities, plasmon-phonon coupling, and metasurface applications in waveguides. Trends include active control of mid-infrared light, quantum material characterization, and nanoscale photonic device innovation.
Awards & Fellowships:
- 2023 Emerging Inventor of the Year (Texas Tech)
- 2018 Outstanding Young Researcher Award (AKPA)
- Multiple ONR Summer Faculty Fellowships
- NSF I-Corps Award
Advising & Grants: Dr. Kim mentors Ph.D./Master’s students in condensed matter physics and nanophotonics. His lab is funded by NSF, ONR, and DOE grants, including projects on chiral transport in Weyl magnets and infrared phase modulators. Key collaborators include Sandia National Labs and the U.S. Naval Research Lab.
Lab & Outreach: The Kim IR Lab develops infrared spectrometers and collaborates on national research initiatives. Dr. Kim participates in STEM outreach, including K-12 demonstrations and conference presentations on quantum materials.
