BioE Student Spotlight: Fall 2023
Name:
Seonghan Kim
Where are you from/Where is your hometown:
Seoul, South Korea
What degree type are you pursuing?
PhD Bioengineering
What is your specialization, OR, do you have any other majors/minors?
Bio/nano molecular modeling and simulations / I have solid background in chemistry, holding a master’s degree
Why did you decide to come to Lehigh University?
I wanted to do research with Dr. Wonpil Im
Why did you decide to study bioengineering?
I have a good enough background and experience in chemistry and wanted to extend my knowledge toward bioengineering field (especially I was interested in nanobio interactions.
What do you want to be/do after you graduate? How will this degree help you get there?
I want to join industry and the degree will make me become an independent researcher that a research role requires.
Share a good experience or memory within this program:
All faculty and staff members that I have interacted with are very kind, warm, and helpful. I was at another institution for a while and therefore I can tell that this is an unusual environment (in a good way). Dr. Susan and the department subcommittee were very supportive and informative when I had to change the visa and also to defer the admission. They were also very helpful on other degree-related or class-related items. I am grateful with having such a good environment.
What words of wisdom do you have for current or future students of Lehigh bioengineering?
You never win if you don’t play.
