Hansung Kim

Hansung Kim

Hansung Kim is an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering. His teaching and research focus on the reliability of solar energy systems and electronic devices.

Contact Information

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Phone Number
(219) 989-2684

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Office Location
Hammond Campus, PWRS 211C

Research Area

  • Reliability of solar cells and small electronics
  • Multi-scale simulation of bio/nano/energy materials using molecular dynamics and finite element method
  • Material characterization using Atomic Force Microscopy
  • Building efficient solar powered EV

Academic Background

  • Post-Doc in Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston. 2012
  • Post-Doc in Aeronautics and Astronautics, Purdue University, West Lafayette.  2010
  • Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH,  2008
  • M.S in Mechanical Engineering, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH,  2002
  • B.S in Mechanical Engineering, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH,  1999