Awards, talks, papers, software, posters, and media activity presented as a concise working log.
PaperJan 2, 2026Pinned update
Physical Review A paper on scalable continuous-variable multipartite entanglement using a parametric amplifier network.
MediaDec 23, 2025
Collected Korean press coverage following Saesun Kim’s Quantum 100 recognition.
AwardDec 17, 2025Pinned update
Recognized in the Quantum 100 during the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025.
Invited TalkDec 16, 2025
Invited talk on quantum technology in space, spanning sensing, timing, control, and deployment contexts. Hosted by Yonsei University, Korea.
Invited TalkAug 7, 2025
UKC Korea-US Quantum Research Forum talk on Keysight’s end-to-end platform for scalable quantum computer design, control, and error mitigation.
MediaJun 20, 2025Pinned update
Interview feature on Saesun Kim’s work across NASA, quantum infrastructure, and industry translation.
MediaFeb 18, 2025
Feature article in GoGeomatics drawing on Saesun Kim’s perspectives on quantum sensing and geomatics applications.
Invited Talk2025
QuINSA 1st General Assembly talk on early concepts and standardization directions for space-based atomic and quantum sensors.
Invited Talk2025
Invited talk on superconducting parametric amplifiers and high-fidelity superconducting qubit readout. Hosted by Korea Electronics Technology Institute, Korea.
Invited Talk2025
Invited talk on superconducting parametric amplifiers and high-fidelity superconducting qubit readout. Hosted by Ulsan National Institute of Science & Technology, Korea.
Invited Talk2025
Invited talk on superconducting parametric amplifiers and high-fidelity superconducting qubit readout. Hosted by Korea Advanced Nano Fab Center, Korea.
Invited Talk2025
Invited talk on superconducting parametric amplifiers and high-fidelity superconducting qubit readout. Hosted by Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Korea.
Invited Talk2025Pinned update
APMC Workshop talk on the state of the art in superconducting parametric amplifiers for high-fidelity qubit readout.
Invited Talk2025
Industry presentation at the NASA Quantum Hub Workshop in California, USA.
Media2025
Podcast appearance on the Spotify show 서울대병원 보스턴바이오 특파원 (SNU Hospital), included in the user-provided media summary.
Invited Talk2025
Invited talk on quantum technology in space, spanning sensing, timing, control, and deployment contexts. Hosted by Chungbuk National University, Korea.
Invited Talk2025
Invited talk on quantum technology in space, spanning sensing, timing, control, and deployment contexts. Hosted by KIST (Korea Institute of Science and Technology), Korea.
Invited Talk2025
Invited talk on quantum technology in space, spanning sensing, timing, control, and deployment contexts. Hosted by Incheon National University, Korea.
Invited Talk2025
Invited talk on quantum technology in space, spanning sensing, timing, control, and deployment contexts. Hosted by QISCA (Quantum Information Student Community Association), Korea.
Invited Talk2025
Invited talk on quantum technology in space, spanning sensing, timing, control, and deployment contexts. Hosted by Korea University, Korea.
Invited Talk2025
Invited talk on quantum technology in space, spanning sensing, timing, control, and deployment contexts. Hosted by University of California Berkeley, California, USA.
Invited Talk2025
Invited talk on quantum technology in space, spanning sensing, timing, control, and deployment contexts. Hosted by University of California Riverside, California, USA.
Paper2025
Quantum 2.0 conference paper on progress toward cluster-state generation using spatial modes.
Invited Talk2025
6G Forum Quantum Working Group talk on U.S. quantum policy trends and research initiatives.
TalkDec 2024
AGU Fall Meeting abstract on atomic quantum sensors for planetary science applications.
MediaAug 26, 2024
The Quantum Insider feature highlighting OklahomaQuantum and Saesun Kim's work on quantum inertial sensing and navigation.
TalkJul 2024Pinned update
Oral presentation at the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR), Busan, Korea.
Invited TalkMay 24, 2024
Public lecture introducing space-oriented quantum technologies, including NASA JPL work in sensing and timing, at the University of Minnesota Morris.
Award2024
Selected as an Alumni Spotlight by the University of Minnesota Morris.
TalkJun 2023
Oral presentation at the APS Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics meeting, Spokane, Washington.
MediaMay 14, 2023
Podcast conversation on NASA quantum sensing, startups, quantum communities, and commercialization.
MediaApr 16, 2023
Public-facing explanation of how measurement basis changes what we observe in quantum systems.
Media2023
Interview feature listed in the public CV as an appearance on All About Jobs (1M YouTuber).
Invited Talk2023
Invited talk hosted by Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Korea.
Invited Talk2023
Invited talk hosted by the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, Korea.
Invited Talk2023
Invited talk hosted by the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science, Korea.
PosterJun 2022
Poster presentation at the APS Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics meeting, Orlando, Florida.
PosterJun 2022
Poster presentation at the APS Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics meeting, Orlando, Florida.
MediaApr 3, 2022
The Quantum Insider feature on OklahomaQuantum and compact quantum inertial sensing work led by Saesun Kim.
SoftwareMar 12, 2022Pinned update
Zenodo software and replication-study record for quantum machine learning circuits, expressibility, and classification accuracy.
SoftwareMar 12, 2022
GitHub repository for a quantum machine learning project on classifying the existence of galaxies.
Award2022
Placed 5th in the Young Scientist Hackathon at QHack in Canada.
Paper2022Pinned update
Scholar-listed research record on generation and control of atomic-resonant squeezed light.
Award2022
Named as a Nielsen Award recipient in the University of Oklahoma Physics & Astronomy graduate awards listing.
Award2022
Selected for NSF Innovation Corps Cohorts support with a $1,000 award.
Media2022
Panel discussion appearance for the Roadmap Program at OKCatalyst.
PaperDec 7, 2021
OSA Continuum paper on closely spaced excited states, EIT behavior, and off-resonance Raman transitions.
AwardOct 1, 2021
Awarded a $4,000 Unitary Fund grant for the Heisenberg-picture simulator project and high-dimensional quantum systems work.
TalkJun 2021
Oral presentation at the APS Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics meeting, virtual.
PosterJun 2021
Poster presentation at the Advocate Mentorship Showcase via Gather Town.
MediaApr 28, 2021
Interview appearance hosted by Küçükçekmece High School.
Invited TalkMar 27, 2021
QTalk session hosted by QSB Yeditepe, Turkey.
AwardJan 1, 2021Pinned update
Won 1st place at the Creative Destruction Lab Quantum Hackathon in Toronto, Canada, for work on practical quantum applications.
Award2021
Received a Graduate Student Senate Travel Grant from the University of Oklahoma.
Award2021
Awarded the Homer L. Dodge Fellowship at the University of Oklahoma, with $40,000 in support.
Media2021
Interview appearance connected to Startup Innovation Fund recognition.
Media2021
Panel discussion appearance at Quantum Hackathon Korea hosted by Qcenter.
Invited Talk2021
IEEE Chapter talk hosted by Netaji Subhash Engineering College, India.
Award2021
Named a finalist for the Startup Innovation Fund at the University of Oklahoma, with $3,500 in support.
Award2021
Received a $1,500 University Libraries Open Access Fund award from the University of Oklahoma.
MediaSep 8, 2020
Interview covering research background, quantum optics work, and views on where quantum computing is headed.
TalkSep 2020
Oral presentation at Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science 2020, Washington, DC.
PosterJun 2020
Poster presentation at the APS Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics meeting, Portland, Oregon.
PosterJun 2020
Poster presentation at the APS Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics meeting, Portland, Oregon.
TalkJun 2020
Oral presentation at the APS Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics meeting, Portland, Oregon.
Invited Talk2020
Talk hosted by Rashtriya Raksha University, India.
Award2020
Received the Harwell Scholarship from the University of Oklahoma, with $2,000 in support.
Invited Talk2020Pinned update
Talk hosted by Sungkyunkwan University, Korea.
PaperSep 17, 2019Pinned update
Optics Letters paper (Editor's Pick, Vol. 44, Issue 19) on generating atomic-resonant single-mode squeezed light through feedforward from four-wave mixing.
PosterAug 2019
Poster presentation at the Conference on Coherence and Quantum Optics, Rochester, New York.
TalkMay 2019
Oral presentation at the APS Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics meeting, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
PosterMay 2019
Poster presentation at the APS Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics meeting, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
TalkMay 2019
Oral presentation at the APS Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics meeting, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Award2019
Recognized as an Editor’s Pick by Optics Letters for work on atomic-resonant single-mode squeezed light through feedforward.
Award2019
Received a Graduate Student Senate Travel Grant from the University of Oklahoma.
Award2019
Received a Graduate Student Senate Travel Grant from the University of Oklahoma.
Award2019
Received Travel Assistant Program support from the University of Oklahoma.
PaperDec 7, 2018
Optics Express paper on generating Rb-resonant bright two-mode squeezed light for quantum-enhanced metrology.
PosterJun 2018
Poster presentation at the APS Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics meeting, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
TalkJun 2018
Oral presentation at the APS Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics meeting, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Award2018
Received Travel Assistant Program support from the University of Oklahoma.
Award2018
Received a $600 travel grant from the Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics.
PosterJun 2017
Poster presentation at the APS Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics meeting, Sacramento, California.
Award2017
Received Travel Assistant Program support from the University of Oklahoma.
Award2016
Received the T. Jay Thompson Endowed Scholarship from the University of Oklahoma, with $1,000 in support.
PosterApr 2015
Poster presentation at the annual MAAPT spring meeting, St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Award2015
Received Best Student Presentation recognition from the Minnesota Area Association of Physics Teachers.
Award2015
Received the International Gift Scholarship from the University of Minnesota Morris.
Award2015Pinned update
Received the Outstanding Leadership Award from the University of Minnesota Morris.
Award2015
Named Scholar of College at the University of Minnesota Morris.
Award2015
Received the Sooner Heritage Scholarship from the University of Oklahoma, with $2,000 in support.
PosterSep 2014
Poster presentation at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute summer poster session, Morris, Minnesota.
PosterApr 2014
Poster presentation at the APS April Meeting, Savannah, Georgia.
Award2014
Received the Bos Research Fund Award from the University of Minnesota Morris.
Award2014
Selected for the HHMI Summer Undergraduate Research Program at the University of Minnesota Morris, with $4,200 in support.
Award2014
Received the International Gift Scholarship from the University of Minnesota Morris.
Award2014
Received the Morris Academic Partnership Scholarship from the University of Minnesota Morris.
Award2014
Received Science Division Travel Support from the University of Minnesota Morris.
Award2014
Received Statistics Division Travel Support from the University of Minnesota Morris.
PosterNov 2013
Poster presentation at the APS Prairie Section fall meeting, Columbia, Missouri.
TalkMar 2013
Oral presentation at the 47th Annual TESOL Convention, Dallas, Texas.
TalkMar 2013
Oral presentation at AAAL 2013, Dallas, Texas.
Award2013
Received the Bos Research Fund Award from the University of Minnesota Morris.
Award2013
Received the International Gift Scholarship from the University of Minnesota Morris.
Award2013
Received the Morris Academic Partnership Scholarship from the University of Minnesota Morris.
Award2013
Received Multi-Ethnic Student Program Travel Support from the University of Minnesota Morris.
Award2012
Received the International Gift Scholarship from the University of Minnesota Morris.