Jeong Hee Kim

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Fall 2025 New Faculty Spotlight:

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, 2023
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Seoul National University, 2018
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2014

Research focus

Integrating label-free optical imaging with AI-driven analysis to study dynamic biological processes, providing predictive and preventative solutions in the fields of human health and environmental systems.

Joins Iowa State from

MIT as a postdoc and University of Queensland as a visiting scholar

What makes you most excited to join the Cyclone Engineering community here at Iowa State?

What excites me most is becoming part of a strong, supportive community that values collaboration, innovation, and individual growth. I’m excited to work with colleagues and students who are passionate about research to translate ideas into practical solutions that benefit both local and global communities.

Describe a moment that makes you particularly proud of your career path in educating tomorrow’s engineers.

When I can help them find opportunities that they wish to pursue!

How do you hope your research discoveries impact the world?

I hope my research contributes to healthier lives in a safer environment.

What kind of classroom and teaching experience do you look forward to creating at Iowa State?

I look forward to creating an interactive classroom where students feel safe to speak up, discuss, and find solutions to engineering problems together.

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Engineered Medicine

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