Timur Kim
About Timur Kim
Timur Kim is a Senior Beamline Scientist and Diamond Research Fellow at Diamond Light Source, where he has worked since 2016. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Technische Universität Dresden and has previously held postdoctoral positions at Paul Scherrer Institut and University of Aarhus.
Work at Diamond Light Source
Timur Kim has been employed at Diamond Light Source since 2011. He initially served as a Beamline Scientist for five years before advancing to the role of Senior Beamline Scientist in 2016. In this capacity, he has contributed to various research initiatives at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Didcot, Oxfordshire. In 2021, he was designated as a Diamond Research Fellow, further enhancing his responsibilities and involvement in cutting-edge scientific research.
Education and Expertise
Timur Kim holds a Master of Science degree in Chemical Physics from Novosibirsk State University, where he studied from 1991 to 1997. He furthered his education at Technische Universität Dresden, earning a Ph.D. in Physics between 1999 and 2003. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his research and work in the field of beamline science.
Background
Before joining Diamond Light Source, Timur Kim gained valuable experience as a postdoctoral researcher at the Paul Scherrer Institut from 2007 to 2008. He then worked at the University of Aarhus as a postdoc from 2004 to 2006. This diverse background in research institutions has contributed to his expertise in beamline science and related fields.
Professional Experience
Timur Kim's professional journey includes significant roles at various research institutions. He worked at the University of Aarhus as a postdoc for two years before his tenure at the Paul Scherrer Institut. His cumulative experience in these roles, along with his long-standing position at Diamond Light Source, underscores his commitment to advancing scientific research.