Principal Investigator
Dr. Seonghwan (Sam) Kim
Professor and Canada Research Chair in Nano Sensing Systems
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Schulich School of Engineering
The University of Calgary
Office: MEB 211
Phone: (403) 220-6624
Lab locations: MEB 216/MEB 217/MEB 519
Current Citation in Google Scholar
Degrees:
Ph.D. (University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA) 2008.8
M.Sc. (Seoul National University, South Korea) 2000.2
B.Sc. (Seoul National University, South Korea) 1998.2
Professional Experiences:
Full Professor (University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada) 2023.7-present
Associate Professor (University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada) 2018.7-2023.6
Visiting Associate Professor (University at Buffalo, Amherst, NY, USA) 2019.9-2020.6
Visiting Scholar (University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada) 2019.8
Assistant Professor (University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada) 2013.8-2018.6
Acting Research Associate (University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada) 2010.8-2013.7
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, USA) 2008.6-2010.7
Research Engineer (Digital Bio Technology, Seoul, South Korea) 2003.8-2004.7
Korea Overseas Volunteer Lecturer (Mataram University, Mataram, NTB, Indonesia) 2000.8-2002.7
Awards and Honors:
Research Excellence Award, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, 2023
Renewal of Tier II Canada Research Chair in Nano Sensing Systems, Canada, 2020.10-2025.9
Engineer of the Year Award, Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies (KOFST), 2019
Research Achievement Award, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, 2017
Early Research Excellence Award, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, 2016
Tier II Canada Research Chair in Nano Sensing Systems, Canada, 2015.10-2020.9
KUSCO-KSEA Scholarship for Graduate Students in USA, 2007
Korean Honor Scholarship from the Embassy of Republic of Korea in USA, 2005
NMSSS Group Photo 2022-07-29
NMSSS Group Photo 2022-05-12
NMSSS Group Photo 2019-08-30
NMSSS Group Photo 2022-07-29
NMSSS Group Photo 2022-05-12
NMSSS Group Photo 2015-05-31
Acting Research Associate
Dr. Arindam Phani
Postdoctoral Fellow in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2019.5-2023.5)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
Postdoctoral Associate in Chemical and Biological Engineering (2018-2019)
University at Buffalo, NY, USA
Postdoctoral Fellow in Chemical and Materials Engineering (2017-2018)
University of Alberta, AB, Canada
PhD in Materials Engineering (2012-2017)
University of Alberta, AB, Canada
MSc in Instrumentation and Applied Physics (2007-2011)
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, India
BTech in Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering (2002-2006)
Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India
Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. Muhammad Toyabur Rahman
Postdoctoral Fellow in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2021.12-present)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
PhD in Electronic Engineering (2016-2021)
Kwangwoon University, Seoul, South Korea
MSc in Applied Physics Electronics and Communication Engineering (2013-2015)
Isalmic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh
BSc in Applied Physics Electronics and Communication Engineering (2008-2013)
Isalmic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh
Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. Balasubramanian Srinivasan
Postdoctoral Fellow in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2022.1-present)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
PhD in Physical Sciences (2015-2020)
Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), India
MSc in Physics (2013-2015)
Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India
BSc in Physics (2010-2013)
Madras University, Chennai, India
Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. Pedda Masthanaiah Ette
Postdoctoral Fellow (2024.7-present)
Mitacs Elevate Postdoctoral Fellow with MakeSens Inc. (2022.07 - 2024.7)
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
Institute Postdoctoral Fellow in School of Physics (2022.01 – 2022.06)
IISER-Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
PhD in Chemical Sciences (2015.08 – 2021.12)
CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI)-Madras Unit, Chennai, India
MSc in Chemical Sciences (2008-2010)
Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India
BSc in Chemistry (2004-2007)
Acharya Nagarjuna University, Andhra Pradesh, India
Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. Hansaem Lee
Postdoctoral Fellow in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2022.9-present)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
PhD in Environmental Engineering (2021)
Seoul National University of Science and Technology, South Korea
BSc and MSc in Environmental Engineering (2017)
Seoul National University of Science and Technology, South Korea
Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. Seung-Ik (Kenley) Han
Postdoctoral Fellow in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2024. 03- Present)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
Postdoctoral Fellow in Engineering Research Institute (2023.3-2024.2)
Ajou University, South Korea
PhD in Energy Systems Research (2017.3-2023.2, Materials Science and Engineering)
Ajou University, South Korea
BEng in Semiconductor Engineering (2013.3-2017.2)
Cheongju University, South Korea
Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. Yelim Choi
Postdoctoral Fellow in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2024.9-present)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
PhD in Environmental Engineering (2020.3-2024.8)
Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech), South Korea
MSc in Environmental Engineering (2018-2020)
Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech), South Korea
BSc in Environmental Engineering (2014-2018)
Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech), South Korea
PhD student
Mr. Md. Sazzadur Rahman
PhD study in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2021.1-present)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
MSc in Mechanical Systems Engineering (2018-2019)
Yamagata University, Japan
BSc in Information and Communication Engineering (2013-2017)
University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh
PhD student
Ms. Pegah Zandi
PhD study in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2022.1-present)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
MSc in Materials Engineering (2017-2020)
University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
BSc in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering (2013-2017)
University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
Visiting MSc student
Ms. Bogyeong Kang
MSc in Environmental Engineering (2023-present)
Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech), South Korea
BSc in Environmental Engineering (2019-2023)
Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech), South Korea
Former PhD student
Mr. Kazem Vakilzadeh
PhD study in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2022.5-2023.12)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
MSc in Polymer Engineering (2017-2019)
Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
BSc in Petroleum Engineering (2012-2017)
Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
Primary Supervisor : Dr. Simon Park
Co-Supervisor : Dr. Sam Kim
Former Visiting PhD student
Mr. Young-Seong (Aron) Kim
Postdoctoral Fellow in Mechanical Engineering (2024.3-present)
Dongguk University, South Korea
PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2024.2)
Dongguk University, South Korea
BSc in Mechanical Engineering (2010-2016)
Dongguk University, South Korea
Former Visiting PhD student
Mr. Minwook Park
PhD study in Mechanical, Robotics and Energy Engineering (2019-present)
Dongguk University, South Korea
MSc in Mechanical, Robotics and Energy Engineering (2016-2019)
Dongguk University, South Korea
BSc in Mechanical, Robotics and Energy Engineering (2010-2016)
Dongguk University, South Korea
Former Visiting PhD student
Ms. Yelim Choi
PhD in Environmental Engineering (2020.3-2024.8)
Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech), South Korea
MSc in Environmental Engineering (2018-2020)
Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech), South Korea
BSc in Environmental Engineering (2014-2018)
Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech), South Korea
Postdoctoral Fellow Alumni
Dr. Xueliang (Peter) Mu
Postdoctoral Fellow in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2022.6-2024.6)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering (2019-2021)
Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
PhD in Chemical Engineering (2016-2019)
University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China
BSc in Environmental Engineering (2012-2015)
University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China
Postdoctoral Fellow Alumni
Dr. Xavier Michaud
Mitacs Accelerate Industrial Postdoctoral Fellow with MakeSens Inc. (2022.9 - 2024.8)
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
PhD in Materials Science and Engineering (2019)
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
MSc in Materials Science and Engineering (2013)
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
BSc in Materials Engineering (2010)
Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
Postdoctoral Fellow Alumni
Dr. Olga Chichvarina
First landed position : Postdoctoral Fellow, Université de Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Postdoctoral Fellow in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2020)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
Postdoctoral Fellow in Physics and Electrical Engineering (2019-2020)
University of Bremen, Germany
Research Fellow in Electrical and Computer Engineering (2016-2018)
National University of Singapore
PhD in Materials Science and Engineering (2012-2016)
National University of Singapore
Postdoctoral Fellow Alumni
Dr. Zahra Abooalizadeh
First landed position : Research Scientist at Ionic Solutions Ltd. Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Mitacs Postdoctoral Fellow in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2021.5-2022.5)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
Primary Supervisor : Dr. Sam Kim
Co-Supervisor : Dr. Faizal Abdul Careem
PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2016-2021)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
MSc in Engineering Physics (2013-2015)
University of Saskatchewan, SK, Canada
Postdoctoral Fellow Alumni
Dr. Hossein Jiryaei Sharahi
First landed position : Integrity Engineer at Stantec, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Postdoctoral Fellow in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2018-2019)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
Primary Supervisor : Dr. Sam Kim
Co-supervisor : Dr. Amir Nezhad Sanati
PhD in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2014-2018)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
Primary Supervisor : Dr. Sam Kim
Co-Supervisor : Dr. Philip Egberts
Postdoctoral Fellow Alumni
Dr. Yangkyu Park
Currently, Assistant Professor in School of Mechanical Design Engineering
Chonnam National University, South Korea (2020-)
Postdoctoral Fellow in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2018-2019)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2013-2018)
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)
MSc in Nanobio Materials and Electronic Engineering (2011-2013)
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)
BSc in Electrical Engineering (2003-2010)
Chonnam National University
PhD student Alumni
Dr. Danny Wong
Currently, Director of Research & Development, ZS2 Technologies, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
PhD in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2018.9-2022.9)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
Primary Supervisor : Dr. Simon Park
Co-Supervisor : Dr. Sam Kim
MSc in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2016-2018)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
BSc in Chemical Engineering (2011-2016)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
PhD student Alumni
Dr. Setareh Homayoonnia
PhD in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2019.9-2023.12)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
MSc in Nanochemical Engineering (2013-2015)
Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
BSc in Chemical Engineering (2004-2008)
University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran
PhD student Alumni
Dr. Osama Abuzalat
Currently, Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering
Military Technical College, Cairo, Egypt
PhD in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2016.9-2019.9)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
Primary Supervisor : Dr. Sam Kim
Co-Supervisor : Dr. Simon Park
MSc in Chemical Engineering (2011-2014)
Military Technical College, Cairo, Egypt
BSc in Chemical Engineering (2002-2007)
Military Technical College, Cairo, Egypt
PhD student Alumni
Dr. Hossein Jiryaei Sharahi
PhD in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2014.9-2018.11)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
Primary Supervisor : Dr. Sam Kim
Co-Supervisor : Dr. Phillip Egberts
MSc in Mechanical Engineering (2008-2010)
Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran
BSc in Mechanical Engineering (2004-2008)
Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran
MSc student Alumni
Ms. Fateme Hosseini
MSc in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2022.1-2024.6)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
BSc in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering (2016-2020)
University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
MSc student Alumni
Mr. Jed Pagtalunan
First landed position : Scientist at Thornton Tomasetti, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
MSc in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2019-2021)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
Primary Supervisor : Dr. Simon Park
Co-Supervisor : Dr. Sam Kim
BSc in Mechanical Engineering (2012-2016)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
MSc student Alumni
Mr. Daniyal Andalib
MSc in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2021.1-2022.12)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
BSc in Mechanical Engineering (2015-2019)
Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
MSc student Alumni
Mr. Mohamad Ebrahimi
First landed position : Asset Integrity Engineer in Training at Plains Midstream, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
MSc in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2017-2019)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
BSc in Mechanical Engineering (2012-2016)
Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
MSc student Alumni
Mr. Ehsan Taghvaei
First landed position : Fabrication Engineer at Associated Plastics, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
MSc in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2019-2021)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
MSc in Mechanical Engineering (2012-2015)
Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
BSc in Mechanical Engineering (2007-2012)
Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
MSc student Alumni
Mr. Hamid Hoorzad
First landed position : Mechanical Designer at Ecco Manufacturing, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
MSc in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2015-2017)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
BSc in Mechanical Engineering (2009-2014)
Sharif University of Technology, Iran
MSc student Alumni
Mr. Nicholas Simin
First landed position : Product Developer at Calgary L&G, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
MSc in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2017-2019)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
BSc in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2012-2017)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
MSc student Alumni
Mr. Omid Zandieh
First landed position : Jr. Product Development Engineer at ACAMP, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
MSc in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2014-2015)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
BSc in Mechanical Engineering (2009-2013)
Sharif University of Technology, Iran
MSc student Alumni
Mr. Amr Ahmed
First landed position : Research Engineer at Invensense Inc., Calgary, Alberta, Canada
MSc in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2014-2016)
University of Calgary, AB, Canada
BSc in Mechatronics Engineering (2009-2014)
German University in Cairo, Egypt