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Sung Min Kim

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology · Engineering

About the Lab

Professor Sung Min Kim's research lab specializes in advanced functional materials and devices for next-generation electronics, energy, and biomedical applications. The lab focuses on developing 2D heterostructures, nanomaterials, and hybrid systems for high-performance sensors, energy conversion, and flexible or transparent electronics. Key research directions include transparent and ultrathin gas sensors based on 2D electron gas, bifunctional electrocatalysts for water splitting, and 3D tissue engineering using cell sheet technology. The lab also explores novel imaging and display technologies for extended reality (XR) systems, integrating smart materials and nanofabrication techniques.

2D heterostructuresgas sensorselectrocatalyststissue engineeringXR devices

Research Overview

Papers
146
Total Citations
2,304
Papers (5y)
31
Primary Field
Engineering

Research Output Trend

Figures are computed from collected data and may differ slightly.

Publications per year (5y)
31total
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Citations per year (5y)
333total
20222023202420252026

Selected Papers

15
1
Article|119 citations·2021
Bio‐Inspired Artificial Vision and Neuromorphic Image Processing Devices
Min Sung Kim, Min Seok Kim, Gil Ju Lee, Sung‐Hyuk Sunwoo, Sehui Chang, Young Min Song, Dae‐Hyeong Kim
SJR Q1Advanced Materials Technologies

Abstract Remarkable technological developments for efficient image recognition (i.e., image acquisition and image data processing) have been reported in the past decade. Such advances in imaging and image processing technologies have driven significant progress in mobile electronics and machine vision applications. In particular, for image acquisition devices, two types of natural eyes (i.e., chambered and compound eyes) have inspired the development of novel multifunctional imaging devices with

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringEngineering
2
Article|101 citations·2017
Willingness to pay for over-the-top services in China and Korea
Min Sung Kim, Eun Sun Kim, ShinYoung Hwang, Junghwan Kim, Seongcheol Kim
SJR Q1Telecommunications Policy
Economics and EconometricsEconomics, Econometrics and Finance
3
Article|77 citations·2018
Factors influencing willingness to provide personal information for personalized recommendations
Min Sung Kim, Seongcheol Kim
SJR Q1Computers in Human Behavior
Sociology and Political ScienceSocial Sciences
4
Article|58 citations·2007
Lithium diisobutyl-t-butoxyaluminum hydride, a new and efficient reducing agent for the conversion of esters to aldehydes
Min Sung Kim, Young Mi Choi, Duk Keun An
SJR Q3Tetrahedron Letters
Organic ChemistryChemistry
5
Article|57 citations·2022
Ni Single Atoms and Ni Phosphate Clusters Synergistically Triggered Surface‐Functionalized MoS2 Nanosheets for High‐performance Freshwater and Seawater Electrolysis
Min Sung Kim, Duy Thanh Tran, Thanh Hai Nguyen, Van An Dinh, Nam Hoon Kim, Joong Hee Lee
SJR Q1Energy & environment materialsOA

Two‐dimensional metal dichalcogenides have been evidenced as potential electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER); however, their application is limited by a poor oxygen evolution reaction (OER) activity due to insufficient number/types of multi‐integrated active sites. In this study, we report a novel bifunctional catalyst developed by simultaneous engineering of single nickel atoms (Ni SA ) and nickel phosphate clusters (Ni Pi ) to synergistically trigger surface‐functionalized MoS

Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the EnvironmentEnergy
6
Article|54 citations·2016
Contact-free thermal expansion measurement of very soft elastomers using digital image correlation
Tae‐Ik Lee, Min Sung Kim, Taek‐Soo Kim
SJR Q1Polymer Testing
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and OpticsPhysics and Astronomy
7
Article|47 citations·2017
3D tissue formation by stacking detachable cell sheets formed on nanofiber mesh
Min Sung Kim, Byungjun Lee, Hong Nam Kim, Seokyoung Bang, Hee Seok Yang, Seong Min Kang, Kahp‐Yang Suh, Suk-Hee Park, Noo Li Jeon
SJR Q1Biofabrication

We present a novel approach for assembling 3D tissue by layer-by-layer stacking of cell sheets formed on aligned nanofiber mesh. A rigid frame was used to repeatedly collect aligned electrospun PCL (polycaprolactone) nanofiber to form a mesh structure with average distance between fibers 6.4 µm. When human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs), human foreskin dermal fibroblasts, and skeletal muscle cells (C2C12) were cultured on the nanofiber mesh, they formed confluent monolayers and could

BiomaterialsMaterials Science
8
Article|35 citations·2016
Flexural and tensile moduli of flexible FR4 substrates
Tae‐Ik Lee, Cheolgyu Kim, Min Sung Kim, Taek-Soo Kim
SJR Q1Polymer Testing
Mechanics of MaterialsEngineering
9
Article|33 citations·2005
Lewis acid-catalyzed stereospecific ring expansion of aziridine-2-carboxylates to imidazolidin-2-ones
Min Sung Kim, Yong-Woo Kim, Heung Sik Hahm, Jae Won Jang, Won Koo Lee, Hyun‐Joon Ha
SJR Q1Chemical Communications

Lewis acid-catalyzed ring expansion reaction of chiral aziridine-2-carboxylate proceeds regio- and stereospecifically to yield enantiomerically pure 4-functionalized imidazolidin-2-ones in high yields.

Organic ChemistryChemistry
10
Article|28 citations·2023
Effects of Online Fan Community Interactions on Well-Being and Sense of Virtual Community
Min Sung Kim, Soyoung Wang, Seongcheol Kim
SJR Q1Behavioral SciencesOA

Activities in the digital economy driven by information technology have rapidly increased in scope and speed in the aftermath of COVID-19. Meanwhile, social isolation accelerated by quarantine measures has increased concerns about individuals' mental health. However, little is known about the specific consequences of online interactions, especially when applied in online fan community-based relationships. Therefore, we examined the impact of loneliness in the context of COVID-19 on online intera

Literature and Literary TheoryArts and Humanities
11
Article|25 citations·2023
Identification and comparison of the local physicochemical structures of transition metal-based layered double hydroxides for high performance electrochemical oxygen evolution reactions
Min Sung Kim, Bipin Lamichhane, Ju‐Hyeon Lee, Ju‐Hyeon Lee, Jin-Gyu Bae, Jeong Yeon Heo, Hyeon Jeong Lee, Shyam Kattel, Ji Hoon Lee, Ji Hoon Lee
SJR Q1Journal of Energy Chemistry
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the EnvironmentEnergy
12
Article|24 citations·2009
Glycerol-Doped Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxy-thiophene):Poly(styrene sulfonate) Buffer Layer for Improved Power Conversion in Organic Photovoltaic Devices
Min Sung Kim, Sung Kyu Park, Yong‐Hoon Kim, Jung Won Kang, Jeong In Han
SJR Q1Journal of The Electrochemical Society

We investigated the influence of glycerol doping to poly(3,4-ethylenedioxy-thiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) on the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of the bulk heterojunction photovoltaic cells using poly(3-hexylthiophene) and phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester. In particular, a correlation between PCE and changes in the conductivity, surface morphology, contact properties, and work function of glycerol-doped PEDOT:PSS(G-PEDOT:PSS) was investigated as a function of an added glyc

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringEngineering
13
Article|17 citations·2016
Prediction of time-dependent swelling of flexible polymer substrates using hygro-mechanical finite element simulations
Jae‐Bum Pyo, Tae‐Ik Lee, Cheolgyu Kim, Min Sung Kim, Taek‐Soo Kim
SJR Q2Soft Matter

The prediction of hygroscopic swelling of flexible polymer substrates is crucial in various fields from smart structures to flexible electronics. In this study, the prediction method for time-dependent hygroscopic deformation is presented by employing the finite element method (FEM). In order to precisely consider the strain gradients inside the substrate, moisture distribution depending on time is quantitatively investigated by a moisture absorption analysis and sequentially combined with a mec

Biomedical EngineeringEngineering
14
Article|16 citations·2017
Structural design of conformal load-bearing array antenna structure (CLAAS)
Sang Min Baek, Myung Gyun Ko, Min Sung Kim, Young Sik Joo
SJR Q2Advanced Composite Materials

Methods to improve the performance and survivability of state-of-the-art military aircrafts have been widely researched as their missions are complex and diverse. The load-bearing antenna approach takes advantage of a combination of structural and electrical functions. Their integrated, multi-functional smart skin structure is responsible for simultaneously supporting external loads and communicating data in operational conditions. This study presents a conformal load-bearing structure for array

Civil and Structural EngineeringEngineering
15
Article|14 citations·2024
Ligand environment engineering of nickel single atomic sites for efficient electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction reaction
Min Sung Kim, Adyasa Priyadarsini, Ju‐Hyeon Lee, Ju‐Hyeon Lee, Jin-Gyu Bae, Jeong Yeon Heo, Hyeon Jeong Lee, Shyam Kattel, Ji Hoon Lee, Ji Hoon Lee
SJR Q1Journal of Materials Chemistry AOA

In situ X-ray characterization and DFT calculations reveal that Ni configuration and N-coordination modulate the binding energies of *COOH and *H intermediates, with their difference being key to predicting CO 2 RR activity on Ni single atomic sites.

Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the EnvironmentEnergy

Research Areas

Biomedical EngineeringElectrical and Electronic EngineeringOrganic ChemistryMaterials ChemistryBiomaterialsAerospace Engineering

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