UPM2 Lab Members (실험실 구성원)
New Recruits
We are hiring highly motivated graduate students (Ph.D. and M.S program), postdoctoral scholars, and visiting scholars with solid scientific background in one of the following areas, mechanical engineering (also in electrical, optical, & & optical engineering), physics, and materials science.
Undergraudate students are also welcome; sufficient grant support will surely be there.
Please send a brief CV via e-mail to Professor Y.-J. Kim (yj.kim@kaist.ac.kr).
Please refer 'OPEN POSITIONS' tab for more detailed information.
Postdoctoral Research Fellows
Mr. Daehee KIM (RF YR2)
Postdoctoral Researcher [2024-Present] KAIST, Korea
Education
Ph.D. [2024] KAIST, Korea
M.S. [2019] Chosun University, Korea
B.S. [2017] Chosun University, Korea
Research Interests
Ultrafast instantaneous single pulse imaging
High-precision surface metrology/inspection
Visiting Students
Mr. Haixin Luo (PhD YR2 & Visiting Student)
Education
Ph.D. candidate [2023-] Shenzhen University, SZU, China
M.S. [2023] Shenzhen University, SZU, China
B.S. [2020] Huaqiao University, HQU, China
Research Interests
Diffraction tomography
Lensless holographic imaging
Graduate Students in KAIST (PhD)
Mr. Guseon Kang (PhD YR4)
Education
Ph.D. candidate [2021-] KAIST, Korea
M.S. [2017] KAIST, Korea
B.S. [2015] KAIST, Korea
Research Interests
Coherent THz generation
Frequency-comb-referenced optical frequency synthesizer
High-level stabilization of frequency combs
Mr. Younggeun Lee (PhD YR4)
Education
Ph.D. candidate [2022-] KAIST, Korea
M.S. [2020] Hanyang University at Ansan, Korea
B.S. [2017] Hanyang University at Ansan, Korea
Research Interests
Direct laser writing of flexible optical structures
Direct laser writing of flexible/stretchable electronics
Ultrafast material processing
Mr. Dong wook Yang (PhD YR4)
Education
Ph.D. candidate [2022-] KAIST, Korea
M.S. [2022] KAIST, Korea
B.S. [2020] KAIST, Korea
Research Interests
Ultrafast material processing
Direct laser writing of flexible/stretchable electronics
Laser-assisted 3D additive manufacturing of conductive materials
Mr. Taewon Kim (PhD YR2)
Education
Ph.D. candidate [2024-] KAIST, Korea
M.S. [2024] KAIST, Korea
B.S. [2022] KAIST, Korea
Research Interests
Coherent & controllable EUV generation
Coherent harmonic generation and its applications in semiconductor industrial applications
Mr. Hyeonwoo Kim (PhD YR2)
Education
Ph.D. candidate [2024-] KAIST, Korea
M.S. [2024] Kyungpook National University, Korea
B.S. [2022] Kyungpook National University, Korea
Research Interests
Laser-based micro/nano fabrication
Energy storage devices
Flexible/steretchable electronics
Mr. Hyeokin KANG (PhD YR2)
Education
Ph.D. candidate [2024-] KAIST, Korea
M.S. [2024] SEOULTECH, Korea
B.S. [2022] SEOULTECH, Korea
Research Interests
Free-space optical communication
Design and Evaluation of Diffractive Optical Elements
Mr. Jae-Yoon KIM (PhD YR2)
Education
Ph.D. candidate [2024-] KAIST, Korea
M.S. [2024] KAIST, Korea
B.S. [2022] KAIST, Korea
Research Interests
Frequency-comb-referenced time/frequency transfer
Coherent THz generation
Frequency-comb-referenced optical frequency synthesizer
Mr. Jun-Hyung PARK (PhD YR1)
Education
Ph.D. candidate [2025-] KAIST, Korea
M.S. [2025] KAIST, Korea
B.S. [2023] Sogang University, Korea
Research Interests
Frequency-comb-referenced multi-wavelength interferometry
Phase demodulation algorithm of temporal phase shifting interferometer
Mr. Chanyoung YANG (PhD YR1)
Education
Ph.D. candidate [2025-] KAIST, Korea
M.S. [2023] Soongsil University, Korea
B.S. [2021] Soongsil University, Korea
Research Interests
Laser synthesis functional nanomaterials
Laser-based hybrid machining
Wearable/implantable device
Graduate Students in KAIST (MS)
Mr. Huy Hoang CHU (MS YR2)
Education
M.S. candidate [2023-] KAIST, Korea
B.S. [2022] Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Vietnam
Research Interests
Semiconductor structures metrology/inspection
Plasmonics phase spectroscopy
High-precision surface metrology/inspection
Mr. Jungyoon KIM (MS YR2)
Education
M.S. candidate [2024-] KAIST, Korea
B.S. [2024] SEOULTECH, Korea
Research Interests
Coherent & controllable EUV generation
Power scaling of EUV laser beam
Mr. Hyunsu KIM (MS YR2)
Education
M.S. candidate [2024-] KAIST, Korea
B.S. [2024] Hanyang University (HYU) Seoul, KOREA
Research Interests
Dual-comb-based absolute distance measurement
Ms. Gibeen GU (MS YR2)
Education
M.S. candidate [2024-] KAIST, Korea
B.S. [2024] Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Seoul, Korea
Research Interests
Free-space optical communication
Mr. Yungeun OH (MS YR1)
Education
M.S. candidate [2024-] KAIST, Korea
B.S. [2023] Yonsei University Seoul, Korea
Work Experience
Engineer [2023-2024] Samsung Electronics
Research Interests
Coherent & controllable EUV generation
Ultra-precision metrology/inspection
Mr. Doyun KIM (MS YR1)
Education
M.S. candidate [2025-] KAIST, Korea
B.S. [2025] Korea University, Seoul, Korea
Research Interests
(Considering)
Mr. Jinwoo JEON (MS YR1)
Education
M.S. candidate [2025-] KAIST, Korea
B.S. [2024] Chung-ang University Seoul, Korea
Research Interests
Ultrafast material processing
Direct laser writing of flexible optical structures
Direct laser writing of flexible/stretchable electronics
Administrative Staff
Mrs. Mi-Ryeong KIM
Room
#2206 N7-3
Tel
82-42-350-8206
shinerkim82@kaist.ac.kr
Alumni (실험실 졸업생 동문)
Mr. Han Ku NAM
Position in UPM2: Postdoctoral Researcher [2023-2025] KAIST, Korea
Current Position: Professor in Chungnam National University, Korea
Education
Ph.D. [2023] KAIST, Korea
M.S. [2018] State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook New York, United States
B.S. [2016] State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook New York, United States
B.S. [2018] Ajou University Suwon, Korea (Dual-Degree Program)
Research Interests
Ultrafast material processing
Direct laser writing of flexible/stretchable electronics
Green & smart housing
Mr. Jaeyoung Jang
Position in UPM2: Postdoctoral Researcher [2024-2025] KAIST, Korea
Current Position: Nexensor
Education
Ph.D. [2024] KAIST, Korea
M.S. [2020] KAIST, Korea
B.S. [2018] Hanyang University (HYU) Seoul, KOREA
Research Interests
Dual-comb-based absolute laser ranging to multiple targets
Non-mechanical laser beam steering system using a DMD
Mr. Seung Jai Won
Position in UPM2: PhD Student
Current Position: SK Hynix
Education
Ph.D. [2025] KAIST, Korea
M.S. [2021] GIST, Korea
B.S. [2019] SEOULTECH, Korea
Research Interests
Coherent & controllable EUV generation
Ultrafast material processing
Mr. Jeong-Hun SEONG
Position in UPM2: MS Student
Current Position: Captain in Korean Army
Education
M.S. [2025] KAIST, Korea
B.S. [2017] Korea Military Academy, Korea
Research Interests
Dual-comb-based absolute long-distance measurement
Free-space optical communication
Dr. Le Dinh Truong Son
Position in UPM2: Research Assistant Professor [2022-2023], Postdoctoral Researcher [2020-2022]
Current Position: Senior Research Fellow in National University of Singapore, Singapore
Education
Ph.D. [2015-2020] Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
B.S. [2009-2014] Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), Vietnam
Research Interests
Ultrafast laser-assisted manufacturing
Synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials
Printed electronics, green electronics, flexible/stretchable/wearable sensors, high-performance energy storage devices (supercapacitors, batteries), and solar-powered water desalination systems
Ms. Tongmei Jing
Position in UPM2: PhD Student & Visiting Student
Education
Ph.D. candidate [2020-] China University of Petroleum (East China), UPC, China
M.S. [2020] Inner Mongolia University of Technology, China
B.S. [2017] China University of Petroleum (East China), UPC, China
Research Interests
Micro and nano fabrication
Surface-enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS)
Flexible sensors
Mr. Young-Ho PARK
Position in UPM2: MS Student
Current Position: SK Hynix
Education
M.S. [2024] KAIST, Korea
B.S. [2022] KAIST, Korea
Research Interests
Plasmonics
High-precision surface metrology
Mr. Shin-Hyung KIM
Position in UPM2: MS Student
Current Position: Hyundai Motors
Education
M.S. [2024] KAIST, Korea
B.S. [2022] Pusan National University, Korea
Research Interests
Femtosecond Laser for Next-Generation Space Mission
Free-space Optical Communication based on Femtosecond Laser
Mr. Jaehyeon Lim
Position in UPM2: MS Student
Current Position: Captain in Korean Army
Education
M.S. [2024] KAIST, Korea
B.S. [2013] Korea Military Academy, Korea
Research Interests
Dual-comb-based absolute long-distance measurement
Free-space optical communication
Ms. Manping Wang (PhD YR3 & Visiting student)
Position in UPM2: PhD Student & Visiting Student
Education
Ph.D. candidate [2020-] China University of Petroleum (East China), UPC, China
M.S. [2015] Henan Agricultural University (HAU), China
B.S. [2012] Henan Agricultural University (HAU), China
Research Interests
Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy
Ultrafast laser-induced plasma
Material composition analysis
Mr. Dong IL Lee
Position in UPM2: MS Student
Current Position: PhD student in UCLA, USA
Education
M.S. [2022] KAIST, Korea
B.S. [2020] Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Seoul, Korea
Research Interests
Frequency-comb-referenced time/frequency transfer
Adaptive optics for coherent communication in air
Mr. In Jae Lee
Position in UPM2: MS Student
Current Position: Samsung Electronics
Education
M.S. [2023] KAIST, Korea
B.S. [2021] Yonsei University, Korea
Research Interests
Nonlinear optical harmonic generation
Semiconductor structural inspection by depth-domain nonlinear imaging
Mr. Young-Ryeul Kim
Position in UPM2: MS Student
Current Position: SK Hynix
Education
M.S. [2023] KAIST, Korea
B.S. [2018] UNIST, Korea
Research Interests
Wood-based synthesis of pesudo-capacitors by direct-laser-writing
Direct laser writing of laser-induced graphene
Mr. Jiwon Hahm
Position in UPM2: MS Student
Current Position: Samsung Electronics
Education
M.S. [2023] KAIST, Korea
B.S. [2021] KAIST, Korea
Research Interests
High-precision surface metrology/inspection
Frequency-comb-reference multi-wavelength generatioin
Mr.Geonho Lee
Position in UPM2: MS Student
Current Position: Samsung Electronics
Education
M.S. [2023] KAIST, Korea
B.S. [2021] Korea University, Korea
Research Interests
Frequency-comb-referenced phase spectroscopy
Fiber-based differential plasmonic spectroscopy
Thermophoresis for particle & molecular trapping
High-precision surface metrology/inspection
Mr. Gyeonuk Kim (MS YR2)
Position in UPM2: MS Student
Current Position: Captain in Korean Army
Education
M.S. [2022] KAIST, Korea
B.S. [2014] Korea Military Academy, Korea
Research Interests
Dual-comb-base absolute long-distance measurement
Free-space optical communication
Dr. Jaewon Yang
Position in UPM2: PhD Student and Postdoctoral Researcher
Current Position: Senior Researcher in KITECH, Korea
Education
Postdoctoral Researcher [2021-] KAIST, Korea
Ph.D. [2021] Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST), Korea
B.S. [2015] Ajou University Suwon, Korea
Research Interests
Optical frequency transfer
Long-distance optical communication
Mr. Dong-Chel Shin
Current Position: PhD Candidate in MIT, USA
Education
M.S. [2018] The University of Tokyo, Japan
B.S. [2016] Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech), Japan
Research Interests
Teraherz generation
Laser stabilization
Optical communication
Mr. Seungman Choi
Current Position: PhD student in Purdue University, USA
Education
M.S. [2019] Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech), Japan
B.S. [2017] Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech), Japan
Research Interests
EUV generation
Higher harmonic geneartion
Plasmonics
Dr. June Sik Hwang
Position in UPM2: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Current Position: Senior Researcher in Samsung Electronics
Education
Postdoctoral Researcher [2021-2022] KAIST, Korea
Ph.D. [2019] KAIST, Korea
B.S. [2014] KOREATECH, Korea
Research Interests
Water-assisted laser processing
Laser-induced nano-patterning
Plasmonic sensor fabrication
Dr. Suchand Sandeep
Education
Ph.D. [2010] - Raman Research Institute, Bangalore, India.
M.Sc. [2003] - Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India.
Research Interests
Laser assisted additive manufacturing.
Photonics and Nonlinear optics.
Bio optics and biomedical imaging.
Intense field laser-matter interactions.
Multiple exciton generation and charge-carrier dynamics in nanomaterials.
Ultrafast spectroscopy using traditional and white-light transient absorption.
Dr. Lim Chin Huat JOEL
Position in UPM2: PhD Student
Current Position: Senior Researcher in Panasonic Factory Solutions Asia Pacific
Education
Ph.D. candidate [2016-2022] School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
B.Eng. [2015] School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
Research Interests
Multi-material 3D printing by combination of multi-wavelength laser beams
Ms. LI Shufan
Education
Ph.D. candidate [2016- 2021] School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
B.S. [2016] School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
Research Interests
Nano/micro 3D printing of polymers using femtosecond laser pulses
Dr. AN Jianing
Current Position: Professor in Jinan University, China
Education
Ph.D. [2014] School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
B.S. [2009] School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), China
Research Interests
Three-dimensional photolithography for fast fabrication of tissue scaffolds.
Manufacturing of micro- and nano-fluidic devices.
Biomedical micro-electro-mechanical systems.
Synthesis and characterization of carbon nanomaterials (including carbon nanotubes and graphene) and their composites.
Raman spectroscopy.
Advanced applications of nano-structure-based devices (i.e. nano-electronics, energy harvest devices, and bio-sensors).
Dr. HAMID Farrokhi
Position in UPM: Research Fellow from 2015-2017
Current Position: Research Associate in Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
Education
Ph.D. [2013] School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singarpore
M.S. [2007] Mechanical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran
B.S. [2004] University of Tabriz, Iran
Research Interests
Medical device designing and developing (active and non-active)
Laser-matter (tissue) interaction and its dynamics: experimental, theoretical and numerical studies.
Laser surface structuring to alter surface properties (optical, electrical, and mechanical)
Laser micro/nano welding
Multi-physics problems: laser-matter coupled problems, laser-induced plasma-matter coupled problems with/without external fields in order to improve laser machining and welding efficiency.
Dr. CHUN Byung Jae
Position in UPM: Research Fellow from 2015-2017
Current Position: Senior Researcher in Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), South Korea
Dr. LEE Hyub
Position in UPM: Research Fellow from 2016-2018
Current Position: Senior Researcher in KITECH, Korea
Education
Ph.D. [2016] Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Korea
M.S. [2011] Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Korea
B.S. [2009] Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Korea
Research Interests
Optical device development using ultrafast laser direct writing.
Multi-material additive manufacturing based on high power ultrafast lasers.
Nano/Micro fabrication based on ultrafast lasers.
Dr. Abhinay Mishra
Position in UPM: Research Fellow from 2014-2017
Current Position: Senior Postdoctoral Associate in SMART-BioSyM, Singapore
Education
Ph.D. [2012] School of Materials Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, India
M.S. [2008] School of Materials Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, India
M.S. [2003] Organic Chemistry from C.S.J.M. University, Kanpur, India
B.S. [2001] C.S.J.M. University, Kanpur, India
Research Interests
Synthesis and fabrication of biocompatible polymer scaffolds through lithography & bio‐printing for tissue engineering applications.
Aptamer functionalized gold nanoparticles embedded in polymer brush for biomolecule (thrombin) sensing and detection.
Dr. Zhou Donglei
Education
Ph.D. [2013] State Key Laboratory on Integrated Optoelectronics, Jilin University, China
B.S. [2009] College of Electrics Science and Engineering, Jilin University, China
Research Interests
Ultrafast photonics in upconversion nanoparticles and plasmonic nanopaticles
Modulation of localized surface plasmonic resonance in semiconductor nanoparticles and application in enhancing luminescence of rare-earth doped upconversion nanophosphors.
Rare earth doped all-inorganic perovskite quantum dots
Mr. Anh Nguyen Duy
Position in UPM2: Postdoctoral Researcher in KAIST, Korea
Current Position: Lecturer in Ho Chi Minh city University of Technology (HCMUT), Vietnam
Education
Ph.D. candidate [2015- ] Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
B.S. [2015] Ho Chi Minh city University of Technology (HCMUT), Vietnam
Research Interests
Development of frequency-comb-referenced multi-wavelength laser for high-precision femtosecond LIDAR
Ms. Jeranan Boonruangkan
Current Position: Researcher in A*STAR, Singapore
Education
Ph.D. candidate [2015- ] Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
B.S. [2015] Mahidol University, Thailand
Research Interests
High-precision measurement of cellular refractive index using frequency-comb-referenced quantitative phase microscopy
Mr. Gao Yi
Current Position: Researcher in KLA Tencor, Singapore
Education
Ph.D. candidate [2014- ] Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
B.S. [2013] Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
Research Interests
Ultrafast photonics in upconversion nanoparticles and plasmonic nanowires
Mr. Low Mun Ji
Position in UPM2: PhD Student
Current Position: Manager in Panasonic Factory Solutions Asia Pacific
Education
MSc. [2015] School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
B.Eng. [2000] Faculty of Engineering and Computing, Nottingham Trent University (NTU), United Kingdom
Research Interests
Hybrid 3D printing using ultrafast lasers for printed circuit boards and micro fluidics
Mr. JIAO Jiannan
Education
Ph.D. candidate [2016- ] School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
M.S. [2016] School of Earth and Space Sciences, Peking University (PKU), China
B.S. [2013] School of Geo-Exploration Science and Technology, Jilin University (JLU), China
Research Interests
High-precision measurement of optical/plasmonic AM structures using frequency-comb
Mr. Abdullah Sheikh
Education
M.Sc. [2016] Technische Universitat Munchen (TUM), Germany and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
B.E. [2013] Department of Mechanical Engineering, B.V.Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and Technology (BVBCET), Karnataka, India
Research Interests
Precision Laser Surface Engineering Enabled by In-Situ Interferometric Measurements
Mr. Rohith TM
Education
M.Sc [2016- ] Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore (Precision Engineering with optics specialization)
B.S. [2013] Visveswaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgaum
Research Interests
Control of spatial and temporal coherence properties of ultrafast light sources
Ms. Wang Yue
Education
Ph.D. candidate [2015- ] Department of Precision Instrument, Tsinghua University, China
B.S.[2015] College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, China
Research Interests
Full field three-dimensional surface measurement using femtosecond laser
Mr. Hisai Yusuke
Education
Ph.D. candidate [2018- ] Graduate School of Engineering Science, Yokohama National University (YNU), Japan
M.S. [2018] Graduate School of Engineering, Yokohama National University (YNU), Japan
B.S. [2016] College of Engineering Science, Yokohama National University (YNU), Japan
Research Interests
Frequency stabilization of lasers using methods of offset locking
Developing optical frequency combs based on Er-doped fiber lasers for frequency stabilization and measurement
Precise spectroscopy of atoms and molecules
Absolute frequency and frequency ratio measurement of Sr and Yb optical lattice clocks
Bioimaging of cells using optical-frequency-comb-based quantitative phase microscopy
Ms. Malin Linnea Thunholm
Position in UPM: FYP Undergraduate Student, 2016-2017
Mr. Sriram
Position in UPM: Master of Science, 2016-2017
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