Kang Kim named Acoustical Society of America Fellow

Kang Kim, professor of bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering, has been named Fellow of the  Acoustical Society of America (ASA).

Kim's research focuses on the development and application of ultrasound-based hybrid imaging systems capable of characterizing the structural, mechanical, and compositional properties of tissues and organs. Drawing on the physical principles governing the interaction of sound and light waves with soft tissues, Kim develops novel multi-physics imaging technologies to advance functional imaging capabilities in biomedical applications.

Kim has been a member of the ASA since 2015, where he has organized special sessions, served as a Technical Program Organizing Committee Member for the Biomedical Acoustics Technical Section, and was recently elected Chair of the Biomedical Acoustics Technical Committee (BATC) for a three-year term beginning in 2026.

"The ASA has shaped my career in meaningful ways from contributing to science and engineering, to building my professional network, to taking on leadership roles within the society," Kim said. "As BATC Chair, I look forward to deeper collaboration with other technical  committees to create more integrated, interdisciplinary workshops and sessions, opening new opportunities across areas like physical acoustics, computational acoustics, and signal processing in acoustics."

Fellowship in the ASA recognizes members who have made significant contributions to the science and applications of acoustics, and the honor reflects both scientific achievement and meaningful service to the acoustics community.

"I am deeply honored and grateful for the recognition and strong support of my colleagues in the society," Kim said. "I aim to continue contributing to the ASA community and to the broader advancement of biomedical acoustics."