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Researcher & Entrepreneur
Summary
I'm Hanseo Kim — a student, researcher, and photographer passionate about exploring the intersection of science, society, and storytelling. With a focus on biology and public health, I’ve conducted award-winning research in carbon capture technology and am deeply interested in tackling real-world issues like aging populations and sustainable innovation. Whether I'm analyzing data in the lab or capturing fleeting moments through a lens, I strive to preserve, understand, and improve the world around me.
Looking ahead, I aspire to merge my scientific interests with entrepreneurship, building solutions that improve health, extend quality of life, and make scientific advancements more accessible to society.
Experience
Research mentor & College admissions advisor
2024 - Present
Hanseokim.com
The Research + College Mentorship Program is a personalized, one-on-one mentorship service that helps high school students develop original research projects and build standout college applications. Through this program, I guide students from start to finish—helping them identify a research topic aligned with their interests and intended major, execute the project with scientific rigor, and translate that experience into a compelling admissions narrative.
Students also receive hands-on support with resume building, major selection, school list strategy, and essay development. Beyond just editing, I work with students to craft authentic and competitive applications that reflect their values, strengths, and intellectual curiosity. My mentees have gone on to win awards at prestigious competitions like ISEF and EUCYS, and gain acceptance to top universities in the world.
Whether you're a rising 10th or 11th grader looking to build a research foundation or a student aiming to turn your passion into a powerful application, this program is designed to help you stand out with purpose and originality.
Researcher
2023 - 2025
At Kyungpook National University, I spearheaded the development of the world's first carbon capture device that generates energy while capturing carbon dioxide, leveraging moisture-induced electricity generation and supercapacitive swing adsorption of CO₂. This groundbreaking technology sets ground for future research of a new category of carbon capture technology that is flexible and sustainable by approaching carbon capture technology in a new way.
Research Project(s)
Focus & Tools
Energy & Sustainability
Filmmaking
Electronic Materials
Responsive Web Design
Carbon Capture
Visual Design
Medical Devices

Final Cut Pro X

Word

Powerpoint

Excel

Sony Imaging Edge

Photoshop

Lightroom

Dimension

After Effects

Audition
Education & Certificates
Northwestern University
BS in Materials Science and Engineering — 2025~Present
Media Coverage
March 2024, Maeil Newspaper
December 2020, Yeongnam Newspaper
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