Welcome to the Kim Research Group
At the Kim Research Group, we are developing cutting-edge materials to address global challenges in the energy sector. Led by Prof. Yoonseob Kim at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), our team develops innovative solutions for cleaner, more sustainable, and long-lasting energy solutions.
We design advanced materials to make next-generation batteries for electric devices, vehicles, etc., and renewable energy storage safer, longer-lasting, and more efficient. We use chemistry and engineering to build materials at the molecular level, tailoring them for specific tasks. Think of our work as designing tiny, smart structures that work together to solve big problems. We are committed to excellence in this scientific journey. Along the way, we value independence, creativity, perseverance, and cooperation. See Research for more information.
Latest Group Highlights
Beyond Lithium: The Rise of Calcium-Ion Energy Storage
March 19, 2026
Researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have achieved a breakthrough in calcium-ion battery (CIB) technology, which could transform energy storage solutions in everyday life.
Ring-Shaped Molecules Help Lithium Batteries Last Longer
March 26, 2026
Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have developed a safer, more stable electrolyte – the ion-conducting material inside a battery – for lithium metal batteries.
Prof. Kim was Selected as a Rising Star by Progress in Polymer Science
Oct 28, 2025
An article published by Prof. Yoonseob KIM, Associate Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, has been featured in the Rising Stars Series of the journal Progress in Polymer Science.