Dr. Kimberly See

Professor

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Biography

Kimberly See is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the California Institute of Technology. She completed her B.S. degree in Chemistry at the Colorado School of Mines in 2009 and earned her Ph.D. from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2014. She was appointed as a Visiting Associate at Caltech in 2017 and has been serving as an Assistant Professor since 2017, progressing to her current role as Professor set for 2025. Her research focuses on materials interfaces in electrochemical devices, encompassing areas such as electrochemistry, solid-state chemistry, and various spectroscopic methods. She is involved in academic instruction, leading several chemistry courses, including tutorials and introductory courses in inorganic chemistry and electrochemistry, where she emphasizes the understanding of structures, bonding, and various chemical processes. See actively contributes to her field through research publications accessible through her research group's site.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2025-01-01 — Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Professor in the Department of Chemistry focusing on research and teaching.

Assistant Professor

2017-01-01 — 2025-01-01

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, focusing on undergraduate and graduate education.

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

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