University of Arkansas Office of Technology Licensing

E-mail Dr. Kim

Dr. Kim is an Asst. Professor of Biological & Agricultural Engineering, joining the faculty in 2001.  Dr Kim served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Iowa for two years after completing his Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering at Texas A & M University in 1998.

“My research interests revolve around the field of biochemical/biotechnological and molecular biological engineering, with particular emphasis on biocatalysis technology, environmental biotechnology, nucleic acid technology, and nano-biotechnology.”

In addition to his research and teaching duties, Dr. Kim serves as the Chief Technical Officer for GeneFab, a technology-based startup company in Fayetteville, AR.  GeneFab develops innovative uses of DNA oligonucleotides and nanomaterials for a wide range of applications, including cancer therapeutics, biomedical devices, DNA memory and computing.

Office:
232 Engineering Hall,
Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering,
University of ArkansasFayetteville,
AR 72701
Ph: (479)575-3402
Fax: (479)575-2846

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