Saesun Kim

Saesun Kim is a highly skilled professional with expertise in quantum hardware, quantum algorithms, entrepreneurship, and academic research. He is the founder of two startups and has published several papers, with one of his works being recognized as an Editor's Pick at the Optics letter in 2019. He is currently a postdoctoral research fellow at quantum science and technology group (332J), working on developing compact cold-atom interferometer for inertial sensing applications for space missions while also being a Qiskit Advocate at IBM Quantum.


Education: 
  • Jet Propulsion Laboratory - Postdoctoral Research Fellow : 2022 to current 
  • University of Oklahoma – Doctoral degree in Physics : 2015 to 2022  
  • University of Oklahoma – master’s degree in physics : 2015 to 2017  
  • University of Minnesota, Morris –Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Mathematics, Statistics : 2011 to 2015

Research Interests: 
  • My research interests are centered around the development of cold atom sensors, with a specific focus on creating low SWaP (size, weight, and power) sensors and exploring practical applications for quantum sensing.
  • My goal is to contribute to the advancement of quantum technology and its integration into real-world applications.

Professional Experience: 
  • With experience in the field of quantum physics, I have conducted research on the generation and manipulation of squeezed states of light, and the study of generation of bright entangled state of light using Rubidium vapor.
  • Additionally, I have worked with government agencies, universities, and private companies to develop the proposals.
  • I am interested in the application of quantum systems in practical settings, specifically in the development and commercializing of quantum sensors.

Selected Awards: 
  • Neilson Award – University of Oklahoma, 2022
  • 1st place in Quantum hackathon – Creative Destruction Lab, 2021   
  • Startup Innovation Fund Winner – University of Oklahoma, 2021  
  • Editor’s Pick Optics Letter – Optics Society of America, 2019 
  • Outstanding Leadership Award – University of Minnesota Morris, 2015   

Selected Publications: 
  1. Saesun Kim and Alberto M. Marino “Effect of Closely-Spaced Excited States on Electromagnetically Induced Transparency,” OSA Continuum 4 (12), 3184-3203. (2021).   
  2. Saesun Kim and Alberto M. Marino, “Atomic Resonant Single-Mode Squeezed Light from Four-Wave Mixing through Feedforward,” Optics Letters 44 (19), 4630-4633. (2019) 
  3. Saesun Kim and Alberto M. Marino, “Generation of Rb-Resonant Bright Two-Mode Squeezed Light with Four-Wave Mixing,” Opt. Express 26, 33366-33375. (2019) 
Address: 
4800 Oak Grove Dr
Pasadena, CA 91109
Phone: 6263186514