Title: Professor
Company: Boise State University
Location: Boise, Idaho, United States
Byung Il Kim, PhD, professor at Boise State University, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Educators for dedication, achievements, and leadership in academia.
With over a decade of experience to his credit, Dr. Kim has established a successful career in higher education, specializing in mental scale source analysis to understand molecular infections and behaviors by measuring components of the mental scale. He currently serves as a full professor in the physics department at Boise State University, a role he has held since 2013, having joined the institution in 2004. In this capacity, he teaches biophysics, electronics, and general physics to freshmen while also developing inventions for the university. His previous experience includes serving as an associate professor and postdoctoral researcher at Sandia National Laboratories, a federally funded research and development center that conducts science and engineering research to support U.S. national security. Laying a solid educational foundation, he completed coursework at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology in Daejeon and earned both a bachelor’s degree in physics and a PhD in physics from Seoul National University, completing his doctorate in 1998. He went on to earn the Institute of Physics (IOP) Trusted Reviewer Certification from IOP Publishing in 2024.
Dr. Kim is also a member of the American Physical Society and serves as president of the Idaho chapter of the Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association. He also volunteers his time to teach local children about Arduino, a foundational technology for robotics and electronics, and is the author of “Self-Assembled Water Chains,” which he considers a highlight of his career. In light of his impressive undertakings, he has received numerous accolades, including the Best Paper Award for Physics from the UK Conference in 2022 and the Achievement Award in Mathematics and Science as well as the COAS Distinguished Research Award, both in 2014. Reflecting on his path, he was born in a small farming town in South Korea, and emphasizes that his background instilled in him a strong work ethic and determination to succeed. He attributes his success to the unwavering support of his family, including his wife, who serves as the principal of a Korean school, as well as the guidance of his teachers, colleagues, and mentors. His passion for working with young professionals stems from his belief in their energy and innovative ideas, which he sees as vital to advancing discovery and progress in the world.
Looking to the future, Dr. Kim aims to revolutionize health science by further exploring the link between water and human health. He has already identified a groundbreaking discovery in the form of self-assembled water chains, which he believes hold the key to understanding and harnessing weather’s impact on health. He plans to open a technology company to commercialize the tool he invented at Boise State University, known as COIFM. By sharing this tool with the scientific community, he hopes to enable further study of water chains and foster collaborative efforts toward groundbreaking advancements. In advising aspiring professionals, he emphasizes the importance of openness and a willingness to explore beyond the boundaries of specific disciplines. He also underscores overcoming barriers between fields, which will allow professionals to develop innovative approaches and broaden their perspective.
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“Self-Assembled Water Chains” By Byung Il Kim, PhD
Water’s amazing chain-like structure | Byung Kim | TEDxBoise
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