Joo H. Kim
Assistant Professor
Mechanical Engineering
- Phone: (718) 260-3073
- Email: jhkim@poly.edu
- Location: RH 513, Six MetroTech Center
- Website:
Education
The University of Iowa, Class of 2006
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
The University of Iowa, Class of 2005
Master of Science, Mathematics
The University of Iowa, Class of 2005
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
The University of Iowa, Class of 2000
Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Korea University, Class of 1998
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
Polytechnic Instititue of New York University
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
From: August 2009 to present
The University of Iowa
Postdoctoral Research Scholar
From: August 2006 to July 2009
The University of Iowa
Adjunct Assistant Professor
From: July 2008 to July 2009
Courses Taught
- [ME6513] Advanced Dynamics
- [ME6623] Introduction to Robot Mechanics
- [ME2213] Statics
Research Interests
- Multibody Dynamics, Optimization, and Control of Mechanical and Biological Systems
- Locomotion, Balancing, Manipulation, and Energetics
- Robot Design and Control
- Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biologically Inspired Systems
- Physics-Based Modeling of Human Motions
- Nonlinear Dynamics, Applied Mathematics
Event Participation
Professional Societies
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- IEEE Robotics and Automation Society
- American Society of Biomechanics (ASB)
Hometown
Seoul, Korea
Journal Articles
SELECTED RECENT JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS (out of 20+ journal articles as of January 2013)
Kim, J.H. and Joo, C.B., "Optimal motion planning of redundant manipulators with controlled task infeasibility," Mechanism and Machine Theory, Vol. 64, pp.155-174, June 2013.
Mummolo, C. and Kim, J.H., "Passive and Dynamic Gait Measures for Biped Mechanism: Formulation and Simulation Analysis," (in press 2013, available online; doi: 10.1017/S0263574712000586) Robotica.
Kim, J.H., Abdel-Malek, K., Xiang, Y., Yang, J., and Arora, J.S., "Concurrent Motion Planning and Reaction Load Distribution for Redundant Dynamic Systems under External Holonomic Constraints," International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol. 88, n 1, pp.47-65, October 2011.
Kim, J.H., "Optimization of Throwing Motion Planning for Whole-Body Humanoid Mechanism: Sidearm and Maximum Distance," Mechanism and Machine Theory, Vol. 46, n 4, pp.438-453, April 2011.
Other Publications
SELECTED RECENT CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (out of 50+ conference papers as of January 2013)
Kim, J.H. and Joo, C.B., "Controlled Infeasibility for Physically Feasible Optimal Motion Planning of Manipulators," ASME IDETC 36th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference,August 12-15, 2012, Chicago, IL, USA.
Roberts, D.P. and Kim, J.H., "DC Motor Energetics in Redundant Manipulators with Application to Walking Robots," ASME IDETC 36th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference,August 12-15, 2012, Chicago, IL, USA.
Roberts, D.P. and Kim, J.H., "A Phenomenological Human Energy Expenditure Model in Joint Space," (poster presentation) 2012 ASB Annual Meeting,August 15-18, 2012, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Roberts, D.P., Poon, J., Patrick, D., and Kim, J.H., "Testing Pressurized Spacesuit Glove Torque with an Anthropomorphic Robotic Hand," IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation,May 14-18, 2012, St. Paul, MN, USA.
Biography
Dr. Joo H. Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-Poly), which he joined in 2009. Previously, he was an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and postdoctoral research scholar in the Center for Computer-Aided Design at the University of Iowa. Dr. Kim directs the Applied Dynamics and Optimization Laboratory where his group focuses on fundamental research in multibody dynamics, optimization, motion generation, design, and control of mechanical and biological systems. His research areas for application include robotics, biomechanics, and their intersections (e.g., exoskeletons), with particular interest in locomotion, balancing, manipulation, and energetics. Dr. Kim holds a Ph.D. (2006) in mechanical engineering, as well as M.S. degrees in mathematics, mechanical engineering, and biomedical engineering, all from The University of Iowa, and a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from Korea University in Seoul, South Korea. Dr. Kim is a member of ASME, IEEE, and ASB, and organized several symposia and sessions in international conferences.