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Da Bin Kim (IntlAssoc)
Chemist
Da Bin joined the Biomaterials Group at NIST in 2024. Her research focuses on the characterization and detection of micro- and nano-plastics (MNPs) using a quantum cascade laser (QCL) infrared (IR) microscope. She also investigates orientational changes during the shape memory process in shape memory polymers (SMPs) by applying polarization-controlled QCL-IR microscopy, with the goal of supporting the development of SMPs with enhanced mechanical properties and broader applications. Prior to joining NIST, Da Bin studied ultrafast photo-initiated processes in natural and model light-harvesting systems—including singlet fission systems—using two-dimensional electronic spectroscopy(2DES) and transient absorption spectroscopy(TA).
Current Research
- Quantitative imaging of microplastics with chemical identification
- 3D orientation imaging using polarization-controlled IR microscopy
- Polymer orientation changes during shape memory process
ORCID iD 0009-0000-1642-0139