Dr. Harrison Kim

Professor

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Biography

Harrison Kim is an award-winning educator and researcher specializing in systems design engineering and data-driven product design. He serves as the Program Director for Engineering Design Systems Engineering (EDSE) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). His research spans various areas including energy systems engineering, AI-based product design, lifecycle analysis, energy vehicle electrification, and multidisciplinary optimization. His application areas range from automotive to consumer electronics and national security. Professor Kim's teaching focuses on fundamental engineering concepts, systems engineering, technology management, and optimization, addressing both undergraduate and graduate levels. He has received numerous accolades, including the National Science Foundation's CAREER Award and has contributed extensively to research societies such as ASME and AIAA. His commitment to educating future engineers is evident through his advising of diverse industry-sponsored capstone projects involving both Fortune 500 companies and startups.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Urbana, IL

Teaching and conducting research in industrial and enterprise systems engineering.

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.