Dr. Kim is an Assistant Professor at the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS), the Morsani College of Medicine, and the Department of Medical Engineering at the University of South Florida (USF).

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Before joining USF, Dr. Kim worked as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company, where she advised clients across a range of industries with a focus on business strategy.

 

She holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. During her graduate studies, she founded a medical simulation startup based on her innovation filed for international patent. Her startup, CorFix Medical, was awarded funding from the State of Maryland - Maryland Innovation Initiative. She also served as a research fellow at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), where she contributed to the development of customized surgical cutting guides for total knee arthroplasty.

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Dr. Kim’s research is driven by a commitment to translating engineering innovation into clinically and commercially viable solutions. Her interdisciplinary background in medicine, engineering, and business informs her pursuit of impactful, real-world applications in medical simulation and healthcare technology.