Daniel Kim, Ph.D.

Daniel Kim is a self-motivated materials engineer with a diverse background in polymer, polymer composites, and materials research.

He possesses extensive technical skills in various areas including Polymer and Composites Characterization, Polymer/Polymer Composites Processing, Mechanical Testing, Imaging Techniques, X-ray Techniques, and Nondestructive testing.

Daniel Kim holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Southern California, a Master of Science (MS) in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from Cornell University, a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from Cornell University, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from Cornell University.

He has an illustrious career history at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, where he held various roles such as HLS Crew Compartment Technical Integration Manager, EHP M&P System Lead, xEVAS Structural Engineering Division Lead, EVA Development Assistant Chief Engineer, Spacecraft Windows Deputy Subsystem Manager, Space Suit Hardware Component Owner, ISS & Gateway Deputy M&P Systems Manager, Principal Investigator, Materials Engineer, and Materials Engineer PhD Intern.

Daniel Kim also has research experience at the University of Southern California and Cornell University, as well as internship and undergraduate research experience at the Korea Institute of Energy Research.

His professional background includes positions such as Graduate Teaching Assistant, PhD Researcher, Master's Researcher, and Research Intern where he contributed to various research projects and labs.