Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
Laura Kim Lab
Led by Laura Kim · Electrical and Computer Engineering
What we study
The Kim Lab studies quantum engineering and nanophotonics, using layered nanoscale materials to create light-matter hybrid systems that work at room temperature. Their DARPA-funded project aims to unlock quantum phenomena for applications like secure communications and ultra-precise sensing.
What working here is like
- Computational
- Building & testing
- Coding helps
- Project
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- Paper
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Current projects
Room-Temperature Strong Coupling in Intercalated 2D Plasmonic Systems
Developing chip-scale systems to achieve quantum light-matter interactions at room temperature.
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Recent papers, explained
- Effect of Deformation on Defect States of 4H–SiC Nanoplates for Quantum Technologies: Density Functional Theory Approach
2026 · The Journal of Physical Chemistry C
Uses simulations to study how strain affects defects in silicon carbide for quantum tech.
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