Kyungjoo Kim
About Kyungjoo Kim
Kyungjoo Kim is a Research Scientist at Sandia National Laboratories, specializing in mesh-free methods and high-performance computing.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Kyungjoo Kim is currently a Research Scientist at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He has been in this role since 2016. His work primarily focuses on contributing to advanced computational methods as part of the CM4 project. Sandia National Laboratories is known for its cutting-edge research in various scientific fields, and Kyungjoo's role involves utilizing high performance computing and agile component programming.
Previous Experience at Sandia National Laboratories
Before becoming a Research Scientist, Kyungjoo Kim served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Sandia National Laboratories from 2014 to 2016. During his time as a Postdoctoral Researcher, he honed his skills in advanced computational methods and expanded his knowledge in high performance computing, contributing to significant scientific projects.
Academic Background and Experience
Kyungjoo Kim earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering Mechanics from The University of Texas at Austin in 2013. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Seoul National University, which he completed in 2003. His academic journey included roles such as Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant at The University of Texas at Austin, as well as Researcher positions at Seoul National University.
Specialization in Mesh-Free Methods
Kyungjoo Kim specializes in mesh-free methods, particularly Smoothed-Particle Hydrodynamics and Moving Least Squares, for solving mesoscale flows. His expertise in these advanced computational techniques plays a crucial role in his research and projects at Sandia National Laboratories, including his contributions to the CM4 project.
Engineering Roles in Korea
Before moving to the United States for further academic and research opportunities, Kyungjoo Kim worked in various engineering roles in Korea. He served as an Engineer at Samsung Electronics from 2003 to 2005 and briefly at Siemens VDO Automotive in 2003. Additionally, he was a Researcher at Seoul National University from 2005 to 2006, contributing to various engineering and research projects.