Nick D. Kim
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| Nick D. Kim | |
|---|---|
| Born | ? ? |
| Occupation | Scientist and Lecturer |
Nick D. Kim 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.
Kim completed his BSc (Hons) in 1987 and PhD in 1990 at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. He was then a postdoctoral researcher at the Australian National University before going to Waikato University as an honorary lecturer in chemistry. His current research focuses on the application of analytical chemistry approaches in environmental, human health, and forensic areas. Kim is also a contributing editor of the Annals of Improbable Research.
Nick's cartoons have appeared on the web since about 1994, and in print form in mainly science-related publications, including:
- Annals of Improbable Research
- Physics Today
- Chemical Innovation
- New Scientist
- Skeptic (UK)
- Chemistry in Australia
- 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 http://www.nearingzero.net for any non-profit or educational as well as for some commercial uses.
[edit] See also
- Chicken wire (chemistry) (Chemical joke)
