Joo H. Kim

Dr. Joo H. Kim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at New York University (NYU). He is core faculty of the NYU Center for Robotics and Embodied Intelligence (CREO) and affiliated faculty of NYU’s Center for Urban Science and Progress (CUSP) and NYU-KAIST Global Innovation and Research Institute. His research focuses on dynamics, control, and optimization of mechanical systems, with applications in robotic and biomechanical systems. Dr. Kim directs the Applied Dynamics and Optimization Laboratory and has received support from NSF, NASA, NYU, industry, and international collaborators. He holds a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Iowa and has held academic positions at NYU and the University of Iowa.

Joo H. Kim is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at New York University, specializing in Dynamics and Control, Optimization, Robotics, Biomechanical Systems, and Locomotion. His research focuses on developing advanced methodologies for human motion simulation, gait analysis, and robotic balance. Kim's work integrates optimization techniques with biomechanical modeling to enhance the accuracy of digital human simulations and improve robotic locomotion. He has published extensively on topics such as predictive dynamics, dynamic gait characteristics, and human-like motion planning for biped mechanisms. His research has significant implications for applications in robotics, virtual environments, and biomedical engineering.