Dr. Philip Kim

Biography

Philip Kim is a prominent researcher at Harvard University specializing in low-dimensional quantum materials. His research group focuses on the mesoscopic investigation of transport phenomena, particularly the electric, thermal, and thermoelectrical properties of low-dimensional nanoscale materials. These materials include carbon nanotubes, organic and inorganic nanowires, and two-dimensional mesoscopic single crystals, as well as single organic molecules. Kim's work elucidates the unique properties of low-dimensional systems, which are generally understood through enhanced quantum effects and increased correlations due to the reduction of available phase space. By employing modern state-of-the-art semiconductor device fabrication techniques, he is involved in the development of new methods for material synthesis, manipulation, and characterization, which are essential components of his research.

Research Interests