Kris Kim
About Kris Kim
Kris Kim serves as the Cyclotron Section Chief at the National Institutes of Health, where he has worked since 1990. He specializes in electronics hardware design, cyclotron operation, and embedded software development.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Kris Kim has served as the Cyclotron Section Chief at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 1990. In this role, he operates and maintains three cyclotrons for the Positron Emission Tomography (PET) department at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD. His responsibilities include the design and repair of electronics hardware for process control and monitoring. He collaborates with a dedicated team of engineers and professionals to ensure the efficient functioning of the cyclotron systems.
Education and Expertise
Kris Kim holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Maryland College Park, where he studied from 1985 to 1989. He furthered his education at The Johns Hopkins University, earning a Master of Science (MS) in Computational and Applied Mathematics between 2005 and 2010. Additionally, he studied at Caltech for two years, focusing on Electrical and Electronics Engineering from 1982 to 1984. His educational background supports his expertise in embedded software and hardware development for industrial machinery.
Previous Experience at Patton Electronics
Before his tenure at the NIH, Kris Kim worked as a Hardware Design Engineer at Patton Electronics from 1996 to 1999. During this time, he was responsible for upgrading chemistry synthesis systems, contributing to advancements in hardware design and functionality. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices relevant to his current role.
Technical Contributions
Kris Kim is actively involved in the design and repair of electronics hardware for process control and monitoring at the NIH. His work includes engaging in embedded software and hardware development, which is critical for the operation of industrial machinery. His contributions help maintain the high standards of performance and reliability expected in medical imaging technologies.