Professor

Prof. Han Sung Kim, Ph.D.

Professor, Division of Biomedical Engineering, Yonsei University (Mirae Campus)

Email: hanskim@yonsei.ac.kr  |  Tel: +82-33-760-2342  |  Office: Baekun Hall 403

Research interests: microgravity simulation, bioelectric medicine, computational biomechanics, gait assistance and bio-signal monitoring

Education

Ph.D. in Biomechanics, UMIST, United Kingdom (1999)

M.S. in Mechanical Design Engineering, Hanyang University (1991)

B.S. in Mechanical Design Engineering, Hanyang University (1989)

Career

2002 - present: Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yonsei University

2022 - 2023: Director, Office of Research Affairs & Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, Yonsei University (Wonju)

2017 - 2019: Expert Member, Medical Device Committee, Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS)

2013 - 2017: Director, Space Life Science Research Center, Yonsei University

2012 - 2014: Associate Dean, College of Health Science, Yonsei University

2010 - 2016: Director, Yonsei-Fraunhofer Joint Research Center for Medical Devices

2008 - 2009: Visiting Professor, Beckman Laser Institute

1994 - 2002: Principal Researcher, Institute for Advanced Engineering (IAE)

1990 - 1994: Researcher, Hyundai Precision & Industry R&D Center

Professional Activities

Korean Society of Microgravity - Director of Planning (2024 - present); Academic Director (2016 - 2017); General Secretary (2009 - 2015)

Editorial Board, International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing (IJPEM) (2016 - 2017)

Board Member, Korean Society for Precision Engineering - Bioengineering Division (2016 - 2017)

Board Member, Korean Society of Medical & Biological Engineering (2012 - 2014)

Over 70 journal papers and 40 patent applications (31 registered) in the last five years.