Byung I. Kim, Ph. D

Assistant Professor of Physics, Boise State University, Boise, ID 83725
phone : 208-426-3659     fax : 208-426-4330     e-mail : byungkim@boisestate.edu

(i)    Professional Preparation
 Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology  Physics  BS, 1991
 Seoul National University  Physics  MS, 1993
 Seoul National University  Physics  Ph. D, 1998
 University of Houston  Chemical Physics  1998-2001
 Sandia National Laboratories  Biophysics  2001-2004

(i)    Appointments
 2004 Jul.– Present : Assistant Professor, Boise State University
 2001 Nov.– 2004. Jul.: Postdoctoral Appointee, Sandia National Laboratories
 1998 Nov.– 2001 Oct: Research Associate I, University of Houston

(iii)    Awards & Honors
    •   Cottrell College Science Award
    •   Petroleum Research Fund Award

(iv)    Professional Organization
    •   American Vacuum Society
    •   American Physical Society

(v)    Research Areas of Interest
    •   Interfacial water structure using cantilever based optical interfacial force microscope (COIFM)
    •   Single molecular chiral recognition using electrochemical scanning tunneling microscopy (EC-STM)
    •   Probing an enzymatic transition state using single molecular force spectroscopy (SMFS)
    •   Development of AFM-FET Biosensor for proteomic screening
    •   Separation of topographic features from magnetic force images in magnetic force microscopy (MFM)
    •   Biomolecular dynamics using high-speed atomic force microscopy (HSAFM)
    •   Nanotribology using friction force microcopy (FFM)
    •   SPM based nanolithography

(v)    Peer-reviewed Publications
  1. B. I. Kim and J. R. Bonander, “High-Speed Atomic Force Microscope Using a Transverse Optical Beam Detection Scheme,” Nanotechnology (Submitted 08/2008)

  2. B. I. Kim, “Separation of Topographic Features from Magnetic Force Images using Capacitive Coupling Effect,” Appl. Phys. Lett.(revised and resubmitted 05/2008)

  3. J. R. Bonander and B. I. Kim, “Cantilever Based Optical Interfacial Force Microscope”, Appl. Phys. Lett. 92, 103124 (2008) This paper was selected for the March 31, 2008 issue of Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science and Technology

  4. B. I. Kim, “Chiral Recognition of PVBA on Pd(111) and Ag(111) Surfaces”, Langmuir 22, 9272-9280 (2006)

  5. J. Philip, A. Punnoose, B. I. Kim, K. M. Reddy, S. Layne1, J. O. Holmes, B. Satpati, P. R. Leclair, T. S. Santos and J. S. Moodera, “Carrier-controlled ferromagnetism in transparent oxide semiconductors, Nature” Materials 5, 298-304 (2006)

  6. B. I. Kim, “Direct Comparison Between Phase Locked Oscillator and Direct Resonance Oscillator In The Noncontact Atomic Force Microscopy Under Ultrahigh Vacuum”, Rev. Sci. Instrum. 75, 5035(2004) This paper was selected for the November 15, 2004 issue of Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science and Technology

  7. B. C. Bunker, B. I. Kim, J. E. Houston, S. T. Picraux, R. Rosario, A. A. Garcia, M. Hayes, and D. Gust, “Observations of Photo-Switching in Tethered Spiropyrans Using the Interfacial Force Microscope” Nano Letters 3, 1723 (2003).

  8. D. L. Huber, R. P. Maginell, M. A. Samara, B. -I. Kim, and B. C. Bunker, “Programmed Adsorption and Release of Proteins in a Microfluidic Device”, Science 301, 352 (2003).

  9. B.-I. Kim, C. Cai, X. Deng, S. S. Perry, “Adsorption-induced chirality influences surface orientation in organic self-assembled structures: an STM study of PVBA on Pd(111)”, Surf. Sci. 538, 45 (2003).

  10. L. C. Fernandez-Torres, B.-I. Kim, S. S. Perry, The frictional response of VC(100) surfaces: Influence of 1-octanol and 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol adsorption, Tribology Letters 15, 43 (2003).

  11. X. Chen, S. Wang, Y. L. Yang, L. Smith, N. J. Wu, B.-I. Kim, S. S. Perry; A. J. Jacobson, A. Ignatiev, Electrical conductivity relaxation studies of an epitaxial La0.5Sr0.5CoO3-delta thin film, Solid State Ionics 146, 405 (2002).

  12. R. L. Guenard, L. C. Fernandez-Torres, B.-I. Kim, S.S. Perry, P. Frantz, S. V. Didziulis, Selective surface reactions of single crystal metal carbides: alkene production from short chain alcohols on titanium carbide and vanadium carbide, Surf. Sci. 515, 103 (2002)

  13. B. I. Kim, S. Lee, R. L. Guenard, L. C. Fernandez-Torres, S. S. Perry P. Frantz and S. V. Didziulis, "Chemical Modification of the Interfacial Frictional Properties of Vanadium Carbide Through Ethanol Adsorption", Surf. Sci.(2001) 481, 185 (2001)

  14. C. A. Mims, N. I. Joos, P. A.W. van der Heide, A. J. Jacobson, C. Chen, C. W. Chu, B.-I. Kim, S. S. Perry, Oxygen transport in oxide thin film structures oriented La0.5Sr0.5CoO3-x on single-crystal yttria-stabilized zirconia, Electrochemical and Solid State Letters 3, 59 (2000).

  15. H. Lee, S. M. Lee, E. T. Ada, B.-I. Kim, M. Weiss, S. S. Perry, J. W. Rabalais, Shallow implantation of Ti+ ions in sapphire [a -Al2 O3(0001)], Nucl. Instrum. Meth. B 157, 226 (1999).

  16. B. I. Kim, U. H. Pi, S. Yoon and Z. G. Khim, " Lithography by tapping mode atomic force microscope with electrostatic force modulation", Appl. Phys. A 66, s95 (1998).

  17. B. I. Kim, J. W. Hong, J. I. Kye, Z. G. Khim and S. Yoon, "Construction of Magnetic Force Microscope and its Application to Magnetic Multilayer Films" J. Kor. Phys. Soc. 31, S79 (1997).

  18. J. W. Hong, B. I. Kim, J. I. Kye and Z.G. Khim, "Effect of electrostatic force and tapping mode operation of atomic force microscope" J. Kor. Phys. Soc. 31, S83 (1997).

  19. J. I. Kye, W. K. Park, B. I. Kim, Z. G. Khim, G. T. Jeong, D. H. Lee, T. E. Shim, and J. G. Lee, Single Electron Tunneling Effect in YBCO Film, J. Kor. Phys. Soc. 29, 354 (1996).

  20. B. I. Kim, J. W. Hong, G. T. Jeong, S. H. Moon, D. H. Lee, T. U. Shim and Z. G. Khim, "Effect of Mg(OH)2 On YBa2Cu3O7 thin film on MgO by AFM", J. Vac. Sci. Technol. B12(3), 1631 (1994).

  21. W. Jo, H-J. Cho, T. W. Noh, B.-I. Kim, D_Y. Kim, Z. G. Khim, and S-I. Kwun, Structural and electro-optic properties of pulsed laser deposited Bi4Ti3O12 thin films on MgO, Appl. Phys. Lett. 63, 2199 (1993)
(vii)    Peer-reviewed Publications
  1. B. C. Bunker, D. L. Huber, R. P. Manginell, B. -I. Kim, A. K. Boal, G. D. Bachand, S. B. Rivera, J. M. Bauer, C. M. Matzke, “Incorporation of Bioactive Materials into Integrated Systems”, Proc. SPIE 5220 28 (2003).

  2. G.T. Jeong, J.I. Kye, W.K. Park, J.W. Hong, B. I. Kim, and Z.G. Khim, "Observation of Coulomb Staircase in YBCO Film", High Temperature Superconductivity 5, 261 (1995). Conference on High Tc Superconductivity (Yong Pyung '95), Yong Pyung, Korea, Aug. 17-19, 1995.
(vii)    Presentations (since joining BSU; * marks undergraduate research assistants
  1. B. I. Kim, “Separation of Topographic Features from Magnetic Force Images using Capacitive Coupling Effect,” AVS 55th International Symposium, October 19-24, 2008, Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA

  2. J. O. Holmes*, B. I. Kim, P. Deschatelets, N. Minskoff and D. L. Russell, “An AFM-PMOS FET Biosensor for Proteomic Screening,” 5th Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Conference, April 14th, 2008, Jordan Ballroom of the Student Union Building, Boise Sate University. Joe Holmes was awarded an outstanding research achievement award at Boise State University in 2008 (Attached a letter from Associate Dean Helen Lojek to Joe Holmes)

  3. E. J. Kim*, B. I. Kim, and J. R. Bonander*, “High-Speed Atomic Force Microscopy Combined with Optical Microscopy for Biological Studies” 5th Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Conference, April 14th, 2008, Jordan Ballroom of the Student Union Building, Boise Sate University.

  4. Thanh Tran* and Byung Kim, “Probing Interfacial Water in Confined Spaces with a Novel Cantilever Based Optical Interfacial Force Microscope,” Idaho Utah Section of AAPT 27th Annual Spring Meeting March 28 - 29, 2008, Boise State University, West Campus, Nampa, Idaho 83687.

  5. Travis Reynolds* and Byung Kim, “Graphite Intercalation Process in Perchloric Acid Solutions Studied by Electrochemical-Scanning Tunneling Microscopy and Cyclic Voltammetry,” Idaho Utah Section of AAPT 27th Annual Spring Meeting March 28 - 29, 2008, Boise State University, West Campus, Nampa, Idaho 83687.

  6. B. I. Kim and J. Bonander* “Humidity Dependent Ordering of Water and its Effect on Adhesion and Friction between Silica Surfaces,“ AVS 54th International Symposium & Exhibition, Oct 14-19,2007, Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, WA.

  7. B. I. Kim, J. Rice*, J. Holmes*, and K. Cornell, “Probing an Enzymatic Transition State Using Atomic Force Microscopy.” Symposium Biomedical/Biorelated Materials' at the AAASPD conference, Boise, June 17-21, 2007 (invited).

  8. J. Bonander* and B. I. Kim, “Development of a High-speed Atomic Force Microscope,” 4th Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Conference, April 16th, 2007, Jordan Ballroom of the Student Union Building, Boise Sate University.

  9. J. O. Holmes*, B. I. Kim, P. Deschatelets, N. Minskoff and D. L. Russell, “An AFM-PMOS FET Biosensor for Proteomic Screening,” Annual Boise State Day at the Legislature Date, 01/17/2007, Idaho State Capitol Building, Boise Idaho.

  10. J. Bonander* and B. I. Kim, “Development of a High-speed Atomic Force Microscope,” Annual Boise State Day at the Legislature Date, 01/17/2007, Idaho State Capitol Building, Boise Idaho.

  11. B. I. Kim, J.L.Rice*, K.A. Cornell, P. Deschatelets,"Single Molecule Force Spectroscopy on 5-Methyl thioadenosine/S-Adenosylhomocysteine Nucleosidase (MTAN) from Escherichia coli by Atomic Force Microscopy", AVS 53th International Symposium & Exhibition, Nov 12-17,2006, Moscone West, San Francisco, CA.

  12. J. L. Rice* and B. I. Kim, “Probing the single molecular unbinding force between MTAN and HIA using atomic force microscopy”, 5th Annual INBRE Research Conference, August 6- 8, 2006, Coeur d'Alene, ID.

  13. B.I. Kim, "Humidity Dependent Ordering of Water and its Effect on Adhesion and Friction between Silica Surfaces" Gordon Research Conference on TRIBOLOGY, 06/18/2006 - 06/23/2006, Colby College, Waterville, ME. The PI’s participation at this conference was due to the invitation of Vice-Chair Dr. Wahl. They supported the PI’s travel expense partially with GRC chair funds in the amount of $660.

  14. J.J. Durrant*, R. Nuxoll, and B. I. Kim, “Development of Novel Atomic Force Microscopy for Biological Studies,” Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Conference, April 17th, 2006, Jordan Ballroom of the Student Union Building, Boise Sate University.

  15. J. Holmes*, K. Cornell, B. I. Kim and P. Deschatelets, “Single Molecular Antibody-Antigen Interactions Studied by Atomic Force Microscopy” Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Conference, April 17th, 2006, Jordan Ballroom of the Student Union Building, Boise Sate University.

  16. J.J. Durrant*, R. Nuxoll, and B. I. Kim, “Development of Novel Atomic Force Microscopy for Biological Studies” Annual Boise State Day at the Legislature Date, January 18, 2006 4th floor Rotunda, Idaho State Capitol Building, Boise Idaho

  17. J. Holmes*, K. Cornell, and B. I. Kim, “Single Molecular Antibody-Antigen Interactions Studied by Atomic Force Microscopy” Annual Boise State Day at the Legislature Date, January 18, 2006 4th floor Rotunda, Idaho State Capitol Building, Boise Idaho.

  18. B.I. Kim, J.O. Holmes*, M.R. Kongara, and A. Punnoose “A Comparative Study of the Magnetic Domain Structure of Mn Doped ITO Thin Films by Magnetic Force Microscopy,” AVS 52nd Annual International Symposium, October 30-November 4, 2005, Hynes Convention Center Boston, MA

  19. Byung Kim, “Atomic Force Microscopy in Bio-Physics Research,” 4th Annual INBRE Research Conference, August 7- 9, 2005, Nampa, ID (invited)

  20. B.-I. Kim, “Tuning of Orientation and Chiral Recognition of a Single Chiral Molecule in Self-Assembly through Modulation of Anchoring Sites,” AVS 51th Annual International Symposium, November 14- November 19, 2004, Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, CA
(vii)    Research Support (Kim's Share: $208.494)
  1. THE PETROLEUM RESEARCH FUND: “Chiral Recognition of PVBA on fcc(111) Surfaces in Electrochemical Solutions”; Agency: PRF AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY, Amount: $40,000; Time Periods:6/1/2007-8/31/2009; PI: Byung Kim.

  2. COTTRELL COLLEGE SCIENCE AWARDS; “Scanning Probe Microscopy of Interfacial Water Confined between Silica Surfaces”; Agency: Research Corporation; Amount: $45,683; Time Periods: 05/11/07 - 05/12/09; PI: Byung Kim.

  3. INBRE Summer 2006 INBRE UG Fellowship Prospective Mentor; “Summer Undergraduate Fellowship Mentor“; Agency: Idaho BRIN/INBRE Program; Amount : $6,000 ($5,000 for UG Salary); Time Periods: 10 weeks (summer 2005); PI: B. Kim

  4. NSF EPSCoR Startup Augmentation funding; “Development of Interfacial Force Microscope for Water Study”; Agency: University of Idaho; Time Periods : 1 year (June 1, 2005 to May 31, 2006); Amount: $10,000; PI: Byung Kim

  5. NIH-SBIR I - Subcontract; “Bypassing Fluidics in Proteomic Screening”, Agency : Potentia Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Amount : $100,814 (Kim’s Share $64,811) ; Time Periods : 1 year (June 1, 2005 to Nov 30, 2006); PIs: Byung Kim (PI) and Russell, Dale

  6. Collaborative Grant Improvement Initiative (CGII); Achieving excellence in research and scholarship “Biophysical and Biochemical Characterization of Protein Structure and Molecular Interactions in Cell Signaling”, Agency : Boise State University; Amount: $318,300 (Kim’s share $22,000) for 2 year. Time periods :2 years ( June 2005 to May 2007); PIs: J. Oxford (PI), H. Charlier, N. Hazeki-Taylor, B. Kim, B. Knowlton, J. Peloquin, A. Punnoose, and S. Smith ( co -PIs)

  7. Faculty Research Initiation Grants (FRIG);“High-Speed AFM For Biomolecular Studies,”; Agency : Boise State University –ORA; Time Periods: 1 year (July 2005-June 2006), Amount: $15,000; PIs: Byung Kim (PI)

  8. Faculty Research Grants (FRG); “Single molecular studies of chiral recognition on fcc(111) surfaces,”; Agency : Boise State University –ORA; Time Periods: 1 year (July 2005 - June 2006), Amount: $5,000; PIs: Byung Kim (PI)
(x)    Undergraduate Research Advising

    Current Members
    1.  Thanh Tran (EE senior) May 2007 – present: Probing interfacial water using COIFM
    2.  Edward Kim (physics junior) July 2007 – present: Chiral reocognition using EC-STM
    3.  Luke Smith. (biology senior) December 2007 – present:AFM-FET biosensor for proteomic screening
    4.  Zagid Abatchev (physics sophomore at CalTech) August 2008-present : Analysis of Bio-AFM force
         spectroscopy data

    Previous Group Members
    5.  Joseph O. Holmes (physics): February 2005 – June 2008 AFM-FET biosensor for proteomic screening.
    6.  J.J. Durrant (physics): May 2005 – July 2006: Development of EC-STM .
    7.  Jeremy Bonander (chemistry) May 2006 – September 2007: Development of COIFM.
    8.  Alina Schmipf (chemistry): October 2005 – January 2006 : Bio-AFM
    9.  Jennifer Rice (biology) May 2006 – July 2006: Probing enzymatic transition state using bio-AFM.
    10.  Eric Hoskins (biology): February 2006 – May 2006: Bio-AFM
    11.  Mark Smith (physics) February 2007-May 2007: Bio-AFM
    12.  Travis Reynolds (physics): May 2007 – July 2008: Chiral reocognition using EC-STM.
    13.  Robert Schrieber (biology) Oct 2007 –May 2008: Chiral reocognition using EC-STM
    14.  Daniel Barrett (biology) September 2007-December 2007: Bio-AFM

(xi)    Teaching Experience
     PHYS 111 General Physics Lab
     PHYS 112 General Physics Lab
     PHYS 307 Introduction to Biophysics
     PHYS 307L Introduction to Biophysics Lab

(xii)    Service Activities
     Member of the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) of Boise State University (2004 – present)
     Reviewer of the Faculty Research Grants (2005-2006)
     Member of the Honor & Awards Committee of College of Arts and Sciences (2005-2006)
     Member of the Mini Development Committee of College of Arts and Sciences (2005-2006)
     Member of the Bio/Nanophysics Faculty Search Committee of Physics Department (2005-2006)
     Reviewer to Nanotechnology, Ultramicroscopy, Langmuir, Journal of Micromechanics and
     Microengineering, Scanning, and IEEE Sensors