University of Arkansas Office of Technology Licensing

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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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Magnetic Vortex Switch Leads to Electric Pulse

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Researchers at the University of Arkansas have shown that changing the chirality, or direction of spin, of a nanoscale magnetic vortex creates an electric pulse, suggesting that such a pulse might be of use in creating computer memory and writing information. Physicists Sergey Prosandeev and Laurent Bellaiche reported their findings in Physical Review Letters.“This is new physics,” Prosandeev said. “There are many possibilities that can follow from this.” To read more, click here.

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Information Technology

Tactile Access to Advanced Software for Blind/Low Vision (BLV) Users

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Food Technology

All Natural Edible Antimicrobial Packaging Film

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Production of Conjugated Linoleic Acid by Light Process

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Biotechnology

Nuisance Protein Abatement

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Drug for the Treatment and Prevention of Osteoporosis 

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