Summary
Jip Kim is an assistant professor and energy systems researcher who develops mathematical modeling and optimization algorithms to solve power system engineering and energy economics problems. His work now focuses on grid resilience, mobile energy storage, microgrids, and peer-to-peer energy trading, translating theory into practical, scalable energy solutions. With a PhD in Electrical Engineering from New York University, his career spans roles at NYU, Columbia University, Seoul National University, Yonsei University, and currently the Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH). He brings an international perspective, having conducted research across the US and Korea, and is active in advancing grid modernization through rigorous optimization methods. Based in New York, he leverages his cross-institutional experience to mentor the next generation of engineers while tackling real-world energy challenges. He has roughly eight years of research experience and a track record of applying optimization to complex energy systems.
8 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Undergraduate Exchange Student, Electrical Engineering, Undergraduate Exchange Student, Electrical Engineering at University of Washington
Master of Science - MS, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Master of Science - MS, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Seoul National University
New York University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Yonsei University
Korean, English