Kim Myungshik

Professor

Institution
Korea Institute for Advanced Study

Country
South Korea

Field
Physics

World-renowned in the field of quantum optics, Kim’s theoretical work could one day lead to the development of a quantum computer. He received the Ho-Am Prize in 2016.

(Photo: Ho-Am Foundation)

AWARDS
  • 2016 Ho-Am Prize

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