Ph.D., Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Notre Dame, 2012
Dr. Kyoung Nan Kim is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Colorado Denver, where she’s been a dedicated member of the faculty since 2015.
With a focus on both teaching and research, Dr. Kim currently serves as the Biochemistry Program Director and an academic advisor for chemistry and biochemistry students. Her impressive teaching record includes a wide range of courses, from General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry to advanced subjects like Biochemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Instrumental Chemistry. She’s been recognized for her commitment to students, earning Excellent Teaching Awards from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and The National Society of Leadership and Success.
Dr. Kim holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry and Biochemistry from the University of Notre Dame. Her current research interests, where she serves as a Co-Investigator, involve developing near-infrared chemiluminescent nanoprobes for cancer imaging and precision surgery.
Outside of the classroom and lab, she actively contributes to the department and university through various committees and as the Chemistry Club Advisor.
Chemistry for Everyday (CHEM1474) Foundations of General Chemistry (CHEM1000) Engineering General Chemistry (CHEM1130) General Chemistry I (CHEM2031) Organic Chemistry I (CHEM3411) Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM3011) Biochemistry (CHEM3810) Instrumental Chemistry (CHEM4121) General Biochemistry I (CHEM4810) General Biochemistry II (CHEM4820) Bioinorganic Chemistry/ Bioinorganic compounds in medicine (CHEM4860/5860) Labs: Honors General Chemistry I Lab (CHEM2088) Honors General Chemistry II Lab (CHEM2098) Inorganic Chemistry Lab (CHEM3018)
- AY 25-26 ThinqStudio Fellowship
- 2024: CU Next initiative (Cross-Campus LA Faculty Group)
- SASE (Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers) career panel: Fall 2025
- CLAS IRC PD Grant Application Review Committee: Fall 2025 – Current.
- Academic advisor for Chemistry major and Biochemistry major/minor: Fall 2023 - Current.
- Biochemistry program director: Fall 2023 - Current.
- Chemistry Department Award Committee: Fall 2021- Current
- Chemistry Department Curriculum Committee: Fall 2021 - Spring 2023.
- Chemistry Club Advisor: Fall 2022 - Current.
- DMRSEF (CoorsTek Denver Metro Regional Science and Engineering Fair) Senior Chemistry Category Judge: 2023 - Current
- 08/17/2024: “Salute to Excellence” Award from American Chemical Society for supporting 2024 ACS kids zone event.
- 05/13/2022: Excellent Teaching Award – The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Colorado Denver
- 05/14/2021: Excellent Teaching Award - The National Society of Leadership and Success
