J. Kim Franklin

Biography

2017.9 – current, Associate professor, ShanghaiTech University, School of Physical Science and Technology 2015 – 2017, Program specific associate professor, Kyoto University, Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences 2010 – 2015, Program specific assistant professor, Kyoto University, Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences 2007 – 2010, Postdoctoral researcher, Northwestern University, Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering (Advisor: Prof. Jiaxing Huang) 2005 – 2007, Postdoctoral researcher, UC Berkeley, Dept. of Bioengineering (Advisor: Prof. Luke P. Lee) 1999 – 2005, Ph. D. researcher, UC Berkeley, Dept. of Chemistry (Advisor: Prof. Peidong Yang) 1996 - 1999, B.S., Seoul National University, Dept. of Chemistry

Research Interest

Our group is interested in using various nanomaterials as building blocks for constructing novel functional structures, either through chemical synthesis or self-assembly. We focus on developing strategies which will allow precise control over the property and functionality of the produced structures. Specific topics include 1. Shape-controlled synthesis of nanoparticles 2. Functionalization of nanoparticle via surface modification 3. Preparation of graphene-based nanostructures via interfacial assembly 4. Self-assembly of nanomaterials at liquid-liquid and air-liquid interfaces