Dr. Kim earned his Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo under the supervision of Esaki-Tsu and Sakaki, Nobel Prize winners for quantum tunneling and its phenomena. While in attendance, he conducted research on the use of quantum dots and superlattice structures in single-electron tunnelling memories and single-photon detection devices, ultimately serving as the backbone of quantumimage sensors. After receiving his doctorate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Dr. Kim went on to work on the proprietary technology that is used in SeeDevice’s QMOS™ sensor.
While serving as the Director of Quantum Nanoscale Device Research Center at KETI (Korea Electronics Technology Institute), Dr. Kim was able to perfect the utilization of quantum technology in image sensors. Furthermore, while teaching at the University of Utah in the U.S., he directed research groups on similar image sensor functionality and their possible applications. Dr. Kim said, “Many of those applications were published in scholarly journals including our work on quantum technologies to overcome the limitations of CMOS sensors.”
After securing numerous patents covering his specific image sensor’s structure capabilities and applications, Dr. Kim founded SeeDevice Inc. The company serves to further expand the pioneering technology he has devoted years to working on to share it with the world. Meeting several like-minded individuals who showed interest in the possibilities of sensor technology based on quantum technology further validated his decision that it was the best idea to start SeeDevice.
Dr. Kim’s Leadership and Motivation Style
Dr. Kim’s previous experience as a scientist and professor has led him to maintain a transformational leadership style with the SeeDevice team. The style aids him in better leading his team regarding problems or questions they face working on QMOS™. Dr. Kim’s hands-on approach is reflectedhisexplanations based on his in-depth knowledge and expertise of key concepts of SeeDevice technology to all levels of staff, so each member has an opportunity to understand and explain the benefits SeeDevice brings to the image sensor market.In his leadership style, Dr. Kim believes that “If they can understand the theory or mechanics of the technology, it can be easily explained to others who have yet to hear about our technology and gain even more interest. I try to spend as much time as I can explaining the history, theory, and intricacies of our technology to both engineers and non-engineers alike so every member can be an expert.”
