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'''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]].<ref>[http://goldenkey.waikato.ac.nz/honor/nickkim.html Golden Key Society Bio]</ref> As a [[cartoonist]] he is known under his [[pseudonym]] '''Nick'''. |
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'''Nicholas D. Kim''' is an analytical [[Environmental chemistry|environmental chemist]] and [[cartoonist]] who currently works as a senior lecturer in applied [[environmental chemistry]], [http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/learning/colleges/college-of-health/school-of-public-health/school-of-public-health_home.cfm School of Public health], [http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/learning/colleges/college-of-health/college-of-health_home.cfm College of Health] for [[Massey University]] in [[Wellington]], [[New Zealand]]. As a cartoonist he is known under his pseudonym '''[http://www.lab-initio.com/index.html Nick]'''. He specializes in environmental chemistry and contamination issues and is certified to practice as an [http://www.mfe.govt.nz/rma/making-good-decisions-programme/certificate-holders-non-local-body-elected-members independent hearings commissioner] under New Zealand's [[Resource Management Act 1991|Resource Management Act]]. Previously he has acted as a science advisor for the Waikato Regional Council and as a senior lecturer in chemistry at the [[University of Waikato]]. |
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== Biography == |
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Kim completed a BSc(Hons) in 1987 and PhD in 1990 at the [[University of Canterbury]] in New Zealand,<ref>{{Cite thesis |type=PhD |url=https://ir.canterbury.ac.nz/handle/10092/9288|doi=10.26021/7417|year=1990|last1=Kim|first1=Nicholas D.|title=Studies in the concentrations and chemistry of cadmium in the environment|publisher=University of Canterbury }}</ref> followed by postdoctoral research at the [[Australian National University]]. From 1991 to 2001 Kim worked as a lecturer and senior lecturer in at the [[University of Waikato]] in [[Hamilton, New Zealand]], where he developed teaching and research interests in environmental chemistry, analytical chemistry and [[forensic science]]. It was during this period that Kim started creating science cartoons, which were initially published on [[Usenet]] and subsequently developed to an online archive hosted at [[Ohio State University]], and (in print form) New Zealand Science Monthly. In the subsequent decade from 2002 to 2011 Kim worked as a scientist at the [[Waikato|Waikato Regional Council]], a local government region of the upper North Island of New Zealand, specialising in scientific and regulatory aspects of environmental contamination issues, including development of local and national policy documents. In 2012 he returned to an academic position as a senior lecturer in applied environmental chemistry at Massey University in Wellington, where he has remained since. Kim teaches chemistry, toxicology, and environmental monitoring, and coordinates Massey University's undergraduate teaching programme in [[Environmental health|Environmental Health]]. Kim is contributing editor of the [[Annals of Improbable Research]]. |
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Kim completed a Bachelor of Science with Honours in 1987 and PhD in 1990 at the [[University of Canterbury]] 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 [[Natural environment|environment]]al, human health, and [[Forensics|forensic]] areas. Kim is also a contributing editor of the [[Annals of Improbable Research]]. |
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== Cartoonography == |
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Kim's cartoons have appeared on the web since 1994, and in a wide range of science and other publications, including: |
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*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. |
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* [[Annals of Improbable Research]] |
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*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. |
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* [[Waikato Times]] |
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*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. |
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* The New Zealand Skeptic (journal of the [[NZ Skeptics]]) |
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*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. |
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* [https://theanalyticalscientist.com/ The Analytical Scientist] |
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*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. |
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* [http://phoenix.sf.org.nz/ Phoenixine] |
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*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. |
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* [[The Conversation (website)]] and [http://theconversation.com/predicting-who-will-publish-or-perish-as-career-academics-18473 Conversation] (Cartoon) |
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His cartoons are freely available on his website [[Www.lab-initio.com|Science and Ink]] for any non-profit or educational as well as for some commercial uses. |
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Over the years Kim has been awarded three (1996, 2002, and 2012) [[Sir Julius Vogel Award]]s for ‘best fan artwork’ from the [[Science Fiction and Fantasy Association of New Zealand]]. |
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* [http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/expertise/profile.cfm?stref=819040 Massey University – Nick D. Kim – Staff profile page] |
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* [http://www.lab-initio.com/index.html Science and Ink] – Website and cartoon collection |
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Latest revision as of 18:04, 30 May 2023
Nicholas D. Kim is an analytical environmental chemist and cartoonist who currently works as a senior lecturer in applied environmental chemistry, School of Public health, College of Health for Massey University in Wellington, New Zealand. As a cartoonist he is known under his pseudonym Nick. He specializes in environmental chemistry and contamination issues and is certified to practice as an independent hearings commissioner under New Zealand's Resource Management Act. Previously he has acted as a science advisor for the Waikato Regional Council and as a senior lecturer in chemistry at the University of Waikato.
Biography
[edit]Kim completed a BSc(Hons) in 1987 and PhD in 1990 at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand,[1] followed by postdoctoral research at the Australian National University. From 1991 to 2001 Kim worked as a lecturer and senior lecturer in at the University of Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand, where he developed teaching and research interests in environmental chemistry, analytical chemistry and forensic science. It was during this period that Kim started creating science cartoons, which were initially published on Usenet and subsequently developed to an online archive hosted at Ohio State University, and (in print form) New Zealand Science Monthly. In the subsequent decade from 2002 to 2011 Kim worked as a scientist at the Waikato Regional Council, a local government region of the upper North Island of New Zealand, specialising in scientific and regulatory aspects of environmental contamination issues, including development of local and national policy documents. In 2012 he returned to an academic position as a senior lecturer in applied environmental chemistry at Massey University in Wellington, where he has remained since. Kim teaches chemistry, toxicology, and environmental monitoring, and coordinates Massey University's undergraduate teaching programme in Environmental Health. Kim is contributing editor of the Annals of Improbable Research.
Cartoonography
[edit]Kim's cartoons have appeared on the web since 1994, and in a wide range of science and other publications, including:
- Annals of Improbable Research
- Waikato Times
- The New Zealand Skeptic (journal of the NZ Skeptics)
- The Analytical Scientist
- Phoenixine
- The Conversation (website) and Conversation (Cartoon)
His cartoons are freely available on his website Science and Ink for any non-profit or educational as well as for some commercial uses.
Over the years Kim has been awarded three (1996, 2002, and 2012) Sir Julius Vogel Awards for ‘best fan artwork’ from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Association of New Zealand.
References
[edit]- ^ Kim, Nicholas D. (1990). Studies in the concentrations and chemistry of cadmium in the environment (PhD). University of Canterbury. doi:10.26021/7417.
External links
[edit]- Massey University – Nick D. Kim – Staff profile page
- Science and Ink – Website and cartoon collection