Nick D. Kim
Encyclopedia
Nick D. Kim is an analytical environmental chemist who currently works for Waikato Regional Council. He is an honorary lecturer
and scientist
of chemistry
at the University of Waikato
in New Zealand
. As a cartoonist
he is known under his pseudonym
Nick.
in New Zealand, followed by postdoctoral research at the Australian National University
. Kim ultimately settled at Waikato University as an honorary lecturer in chemistry. His current research focuses on the application of analytical chemistry
approaches in environment
al, human health, and forensic
areas. Dr. Kim is also a contributing editor of the Annals of Improbable Research
.
In addition, a cartoon calendar has been produced by the School of Science and Technology at Waikato University every year since 1995. His cartoons are freely available on his website www.lab-initio.com for any non-profit or educational as well as for some commercial uses.
Lecturer
Lecturer is an academic rank. In the United Kingdom, lecturer is a position at a university or similar institution, often held by academics in their early career stages, who lead research groups and supervise research students, as well as teach...
and scientist
Scientist
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of chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry is the science of matter, especially its chemical reactions, but also its composition, structure and properties. Chemistry is concerned with atoms and their interactions with other atoms, and particularly with the properties of chemical bonds....
at the University of Waikato
University of Waikato
The University of Waikato is located in Hamilton and Tauranga, New Zealand, and was established in 1964. It has strengths across a broad range of subject areas, particularly its degrees in Computer Science and in Management...
in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. As a cartoonist
Cartoonist
A cartoonist is a person who specializes in drawing cartoons. This work is usually humorous, mainly created for entertainment, political commentary or advertising...
he is known under his pseudonym
Pseudonym
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Nick.
Biography
Dr. Kim completed a Bachelor of Science with Honours in 1987 and PhD in 1990 at the University of CanterburyUniversity of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury , New Zealand's second-oldest university, operates its main campus in the suburb of Ilam in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand...
in New Zealand, followed by postdoctoral research at the Australian National University
Australian National University
The Australian National University is a teaching and research university located in the Australian capital, Canberra.As of 2009, the ANU employs 3,945 administrative staff who teach approximately 10,000 undergraduates, and 7,500 postgraduate students...
. Kim ultimately settled at Waikato University as an honorary lecturer in chemistry. His current research focuses on the application of analytical chemistry
Analytical chemistry
Analytical chemistry is the study of the separation, identification, and quantification of the chemical components of natural and artificial materials. Qualitative analysis gives an indication of the identity of the chemical species in the sample and quantitative analysis determines the amount of...
approaches in environment
Natural environment
The natural environment encompasses all living and non-living things occurring naturally on Earth or some region thereof. It is an environment that encompasses the interaction of all living species....
al, human health, and forensic
Forensics
Forensic science is the application of a broad spectrum of sciences to answer questions of interest to a legal system. This may be in relation to a crime or a civil action...
areas. Dr. Kim is also a contributing editor of the Annals of Improbable Research
Annals of Improbable Research
The Annals of Improbable Research is a bi-monthly magazine devoted to scientific humor, in the form of a satirical take on the standard academic journal...
.
Cartoonography
Kim's cartoons have appeared on the web since 1994, and in print form in mainly science-related publications, including:- Annals of Improbable ResearchAnnals of Improbable ResearchThe Annals of Improbable Research is a bi-monthly magazine devoted to scientific humor, in the form of a satirical take on the standard academic journal...
- Chemical Innovation
- Chemistry in Australia
- New ScientistNew ScientistNew Scientist is a weekly non-peer-reviewed English-language international science magazine, which since 1996 has also run a website, covering recent developments in science and technology for a general audience. Founded in 1956, it is published by Reed Business Information Ltd, a subsidiary of...
- Physics TodayPhysics TodayPhysics Today, created in 1948, is the membership journal of the American Institute of Physics. It is provided to 130,000 members of twelve physics societies, including the American Physical Society...
- Phoenixine
- Skeptic (UK)
- New Zealand Science Monthly
In addition, a cartoon calendar has been produced by the School of Science and Technology at Waikato University every year since 1995. His cartoons are freely available on his website www.lab-initio.com for any non-profit or educational as well as for some commercial uses.
Selected publications
- P. Caldwell, W. Henderson and N.D. Kim, 2001. Luminescent visualization of latent fingerprints by direct reaction with a lanthanide shift reagent. Journal of Forensic Sciences, Nov 2001, pp 60–69.
- D. J. Speed, S. J. Dickson, E. R. Cairns, and N. D. Kim, 2001 Analysis of Six Anticonvulsant Drugs Using Solid-Phase Extraction, Deuterated Standards, and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry. Journal of Analytical Toxicology, Vol. 25, pp 198.
- J. P. Caldwell, W. Henderson and N.D. Kim, 2000. ABTS: A Safe Alternative to DAB for the Enhancement of Blood Fingerprints. Journal of Forensic Sciences, Vol. 45, No. 4, pp 773–782.
- P. J. McInstry, H.E. Indyk, and N. D. Kim, 1999. The determination of major and minor elements in milk and infant formula by slurry nebulisation and Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES). Journal of Food Chemistry, Vol. 65, pp 245–252.
- K. A Murphy, A.M. Cartner, W. Henderson and N.D. Kim, 1999. Appraisal of the porphyrin compound, (TPP)Sn(OH)2, as a latent fingerprint reagent. Journal of Forensic Identification, Vol. 49, No. 3, pp 269–282.
- J.P. Caldwell and N.D. Kim, 1997. The Response of the Intoxilyzer 5000 to five potential interfering substances. Journal of Forensic Sciences, Vol. 42, No. 6, p 1080-1087.
External links
- University of Waikato - staff page
- www.lab-initio.com - cartoon collection