Soohyun Im
استادیار · Structural and functional materials
State University of New York at Buffaloمعرفی
Dr. Soohyun Im is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Design and Innovation at the University at Buffalo, affiliated with the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Their research focuses on structural and functional materials, metallurgy, and structure-property relationships using advanced microscopy techniques like TEM and 4D-STEM. Im holds a PhD from The Ohio State University (2021) and prior degrees from Sejong University, Korea.
- Education:
- PhD, Materials Science and Engineering, The Ohio State University, 2021
- MS, Advanced Materials Engineering, Sejong University, Korea, 2013
- BS, Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Engineering, Sejong University, Korea, 2011
Im's research investigates atomic-scale structural heterogeneity in metallic glasses, thin films, and functional materials. Their work bridges microscopy-based analysis (e.g., 4D-STEM) with applications in quantum circuits and superconducting qubits. Key areas include medium-range ordering in amorphous materials, defect characterization, and property correlations in disordered systems.
Publications highlight advances in structural analysis of metallic glasses (Zr-based alloys, Ta films), interface engineering for quantum devices, and novel imaging techniques. Recent work emphasizes 4D-STEM for nanoscale disorder quantification and its impact on material functionality.
- Honors & Awards:
- MRSEC Honored Scholar Travel Award (2023)
- Presidential Scholar Award (2016) for TEM probe channeling studies
- Best Poster Award (2013) on Zr-based metallic glass properties
Advising and grants: While specific grant details are not listed, Im's postdoctoral work at UW-Madison (2021–2024) indicates sustained research funding. Their lab focuses on interdisciplinary materials design with potential collaborations in quantum engineering and advanced microscopy.
Labs/Teams: Works within the Materials Design and Innovation group at UB, leveraging state-of-the-art microscopy facilities for cutting-edge material characterization.
