Kim Laboratory of Electrochemistry and Interfaces at the Nanoscale
At Kim Lab
We aim to transition to a sustainable economy of renewable electrons by focusing on innovations in electrochemical processes and devices. We value the insights learned at the surfaces and interfaces of nanoscale materials that can broadly impact the energy, chemicals, and materials industry.
Announcements
Graduate students and postdocs interested in joining the team should reach out to the principal investigator at dohyungk@seas.upenn.edu
News and Highlights
New publication on use of hydrophobic additives for modifying interfacial liquids and enhancing electrochemical reactions
Congratulations to Rani and co-authors on publishing a significant contribution revealing how hydrophobic cation additives enhance electrochemical reactions on the surface of metal electrodes.
Cole and Anuj pass the qualifier exam!
Congratulations to both! Look forward to your exciting research developments!
Dohyung invited to speak at the ACS Spring 2025
to present the group’s efforts on the modification of interfacial liquids using hydrophobic additives for electrochemistry.
Welcoming new members to the team!
Kim Lab welcomes new PhD students Cole (NSF Graduate Research Fellow) and Anuj to the team. Look forward to all the exciting work together!
Dohyung receives the KSEA Young Investigator Award
Dohyung was awarded the KSEA Young Investigator Award, designed to recognize individuals who have demonstrated outstanding early career development in science, engineering, and/or technology, and the highest recognition for young professionals by the Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA).
ACS Fall 2024 – Catalysis at Solid-Liquid Interfaces
Dohyung organized the Catalysis at Solid Liquid Interfaces symposium at the ACS Fall 2024, with other co-chairs Joaquin Resasco (UT Austin), Ian McCrum (Clarkson), and Jason Bates (University of Virginia). A great success and thanks to all the speakers and participants!
Rani receives the 2024 VIEST Graduate Fellowship
Congratulations, Rani! Well-deserved!
Welcoming new members to the team!
Kim Lab welcomes new members Leo (Vagelos Postdoctoral Fellow, co-advised with Dr. Karen Goldberg) and Fatou (Visiting scholar, LRSM) to the team. Look forward to all the exciting work together!
Dohyung receives the Unilever Award
Dohyung was awarded the Unilever Award for Outstanding Young Investigator in Colloid & Surfactant Science from the Division of Colloid and Surface Chemistry of the American Chemical Society for his pioneering contributions to understanding the intricate dynamics of nanoparticle surfaces and interfaces in electrochemical environments and its profound influence on reactions of renewable carbons. He gave an award talk at the 98th ACS Colloid and Surface Science Symposium held at the University of Washington.
Joe and Nidhi pass the qualifier exam!
Congratulations to both! Look forward to your exciting research developments!
Andrew receives the Outstanding Research Award
Andrew was selected as the Outstanding Research Award recipient among this year’s graduating class of master’s students in Penn Engineering!
Dohyung selected as a 2024 Nanoscale Emerging Investigator
Dohyung was recognized as one of the rising stars in nanoscience and nanotechnology research!
New publication on interfacial liquids in electrochemistry
Congratulations to Rani and co-authors on publishing a significant contribution covering our understanding of the crucial role played by interfacial liquids and their components in various electrochemical reactions.
New publication on Single-Atom Catalysts
Nidhi and co-authors publish a significant contribution regarding the current status and prospects in the pyrolytic synthesis of single-atom catalysts. Congratulations on this achievement!