Ernest M. Kim

Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering

Loma 216; 619-***-****; actryc@r.postjobfree.com

Degrees Earned:

**** **.*., *** ****** State University, 1987

(Specialization fields in electro-optics, fiber optics, and communication systems and electronics)

1980 M.S.E.E., New Mexico State University, 1980

(Emphasis in electro-optics and electromagnetics)

1977 B.S.E.E., University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1977

(Electronics Emphasis)

Articles, Books, and Book Chapters:

2015 Schubert, T., Kim, E. Electronic Devices and Circuit Applications. Fundamentals of Electronics (Book 1). La Porte, Co: Morgan & Claypool.

2015 Schubert, T., Kim, E. Amplifiers: Analysis and Design. Fundamentals of Electronics (Book 2) La Porte, Co: Morgan & Claypool.

2015 Schubert, T., Kim, E. Fundamentals of Electronics (Book 3) La Porte, CO: Morgan and Claypool. In Press.

2015 Schubert, T., Kim, E. Fundamentals of Electronics (Book 4) La Porte, CO: Morgan and Claypool. In Press.

2015 Kim, E., Schubert, T. (2015). A Laboratory Exercise to Improve Student Understanding of Dominant Pole Analysis and High-Frequency Modeling of Field Effect Transistors. International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education. http://ije.sagepub.com/

2014 Ernest Kim, In Brian Reitzel (Ed.), Electrical Engineering: FE Review Manual. La Crosse, WI: Kaplan Engineering Education. http://www.kaplanengineering.com/fe-exam/electrical/ . (in press)

2012 Schubert, T., Jacobitz, F., Kim, E., Student Perceptions and Learning of the Engineering Design Process: An Assessment at the Freshmen Level. Research in Engineering Design/Springer, 23(3), 177-190.

2012 Jacobitz, F., Schubert, T., Kim, E., An Assessment of Student Perceptions on the Use of Multiple Engineering Textbook Editions to Reduce Cost to Students. Journal of Applications and Practices in Engineering Education, 3(1), 1-12.

2011 Schubert, T., Jacobitz, F., Kim, Exploring Three-Phase Systems and Synchronous Motors: A Low-Voltage and Low-Cost Experiment at the Sophomore Level. IEEE Transactions on Education, 54(1), 67-76.

2011 Schubert, T., Kim, E., Frequency Response and Bode Plots Frequency Response and Bode Plots (2nd ed., vol. 1, pp. 6-1 through 6-20). CRC Press: The Industrial Electronics Handboook, 2nd Ed./CRC.

2010 Lumori, M., Kim, E., “Engaging Students in Applied Electromagnetics at the University of San Diego”, IEEE Transactions on Education, 53(3), 419 - 429.

2010 Schubert, T., Jacobitz, F., Kim, E., “Exploring Three-Phase Systems and Synchronous Motors: A Low-Voltage and Low-Cost Experiment at the Sophomore Level”, IEEE Transactions on Education, 54(1), 67-76.

2009 T. Schubert, E. Kim, “A Short Study on the Validity of Miller’s Theorem Applied to Transistor Amplifier High-Frequency Performance”, IEEE Transactions on Education, 52(1), 92-98.

2009 T. Schubert, F. Jacobitz, E. Kim, “Exploring the Basic Principles of Electric Motors and Generators with a Low-Cost Sophomore-Level Experiment”, IEEE Transactions on Education, 2009. 52(1), 57-65.

1997 E. M. Kim and T. F. Schubert, Jr., "A Comparison of Experimental Results to Those in Evaluation of Bipolar Junction Transistor Transconductance in Practical Applications," IEEE Transactions on Education, 40(1), 114-115.

1996 T. F. Schubert, Jr. and E. M. Kim, Active and Non-Linear Electronics (New York: John Wiley & Sons), 972 pages.

1987 B. Valk, E. M. Kim, and M. M. Salour, "Second-Harmonic Generation in Ge-Doped Fibers with a Mode-Locked Kr+ Laser," Appl. Phys. Lett. 51,: 722: 1987.

1983 E. M. Kim, D. L. Franzen, M. Young, and P. M. Rodhe, "Estimating Index Profiles of 1.3 mm Single-Mode Fibers by Near-Field Measurements at Blue Wavelengths," Journal of Lightwave Tech. LT-1: (4): 562-566: December 1983.

1982 E. M. Kim and D. L. Franzen, "Measurement of the Core Diameter of Graded Index Optical Fibers and Interlaboratory Comparison," Appl. Opt. 21: (19): 3443-3450: 1 October 1982.

1981 D. L. Franzen and E. M. Kim, "Long Optical Fiber Fabry-Perot Interferometers," Appl. Opt. 20: (23): 3991-3992: December 1981.

1981 D. L. Franzen and E. M. Kim, "Interlaboratory Measurement Comparison to Determine the Radiation Angle (NA) of Graded-Index Optical Fibers," Appl. Opt. 20: (7): 1218-1220: 1 April 1981.

Conference Proceedings and Presentations:

2015 McGuire, K. T., L, U. J., Schubert, T., Kim, E., Jacobitz, F. Development of a Low-Cost, Low-Voltage Three-Phase Power Synthesizer for Use in Motor and Systems Experiments. ASEE.

2014 Kim, E., Schubert, T., Jacobitz, F., “Student Peer Teaching in Engineering Laboratory Situations,” Washington, DC: Proceeding of the 2014 ASEE Annual Conference, 2014 (Peer-Reviewed, in press).

2013 Kim, E., Schubert, T., “Using Miller’s Theorem and Dominant Poles to Accurately Determine Field Effect Transistor and Bipolar Junction Transistor Small Signal and SPICE Capacitor Values,” Proceedings of the 2013 ASEE Annual Conference, 2013 (Peer-Reviewed).

2010 Schubert, T., Jacobitz, F., Kim, E., An Evaluation of the Effect on Student Learning of Using Multiple Textbook Editions in Course Delivery (pp. abstract). American Association for the Advancement of Science, Ashland OR: Proceedings of the 91st Annual Meeting of the Pacific Division, 2010 (Peer-Reviewed).

2010 E. Kim, T. Schubert, “Emulating Industrial PCB Design Practice By Designating The Course Instructor As The Fabricator: A Cost Effective Design Experience For Electronics Circuits Laboratories At The Junior Level”, Washington, D.C.: Proceedings of the 2010 ASEE Annual Conference (Peer-Reviewed).

2010 T. Schubert, F. Jacobitz, E. Kim,“Synthesis of Low-Voltage Three-Phase Power for Use in Low-Cost Motor and Systems Experiments at the Sophomore Level”, Proceedings of the 2010 ASEE Annual Conference (Peer-Reviewed).

2009 T. Schubert, F. Jacobitz, E. Kim, “The Engineering Design Process: An Assessment of Student Perceptions and Learning at the Freshman Level”, (pp. Paper #AC2009-1520 -- session 1425). Austin TX: Proceedings of the 2009 ASEE Annual Conference (Peer-Reviewed).

2008 T. Schubert, F. Jacobitz, E. Kim,“An Introductory Electric Motors and Generators Experiment for a Sophomore-Level Circuits Course”, (pp. http://soa.asee.org/paper/conference/paper-view.cfm?id=6991). Pittsburgh: Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition (Peer-Reviewed).

2007 E. M. Kim and G. M. McColgan, “Effects On Return Loss Due To Microstripline Radial Bends And Via Density”, 2007 IEEE International Symposium On Antennas And Propagation & USNC/URSI National Radio Science Meeting, June 10-15, 2007, Honolulu, Hawaii (Peer-Reviewed

2007 E. M. Kim, “An Evaluation of a Engineering and Liberal Arts Dual Degree”, Poster Paper in the Liberal Education Division, 2007 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 24-27, 2007, Honolulu, Hawaii (Peer-Reviewed).

2007 E. M. Kim, “RF and Microwave Engineering Elective Course with a Co-Requisite in the Electromagnetics Course”, 2007 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 24-27, 2007, Honolulu, Hawaii (Peer-Reviewed, Proceedings Manuscript Published).

2006 E. M. Kim, M. L .D. Lumori, and Y. Hu, “Two Transformer Matching of Laser Diodes for Increased RF Drive Efficiency”, Abstracts of the National Radio science Meeting, United States National Committee of the International Union of Radio Science, Boulder, CO, January 5-8 2006. (Peer-Reviewed).

2006 J. Aguirre, P. Garland, T. Mobley, M. Vargas, P. Lucchini, N. Roberts, M. Lumori, and E. Kim, “Full-wave Analysis and Characterization of Via Grounding Techniques Used to Isolate Striplines for Embedded Passive Interconnects”, IMAPS/ACerS International Conference on Ceramic Interconnect and Ceramic Microsystems Technologies (CICMT 2006), Denver, CO, Apr. 2006 (Peer-Reviewed).

2005 T. A. Kanneman and E .M. Kim “Balanced Fundamentals and Applications for a Common Core First Course in Engineering Programming”, Proceedings of the Pacific Southwest Regional ASEE Conference, Loyola Marymount University, April 7-8, 2005 (Peer-reviewed, Proceedings Manuscript Published)

2005 E. M. Kim, M. L. D. Lumori, and Li Wei “Correlation of Laser Diode Two and One-Tone Tests to Multichannel Composite Tests”, Abstracts of the National Radio science Meeting, United States National Committee of the International Union of Radio Science, Boulder, CO, January 5-8 2005. (Peer-reviewed)

2004 M. L. D. Lumori and E. M. Kim, “A review of two approaches to teaching applied electromagnetics”, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Exposition, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 20 – 23, 2004. (Peer-reviewed)

2004 E. M. Kim and L. Wei, “RF Distortion Dependence on Laser Diode Operating Temperature”, Abstracts of the National Radio science Meeting, United States National Committee of the International Union of Radio Science, Boulder, CO, January 5-8 2004. (Peer-reviewed)

2003 E. M. Kim, C. K. Sun, Y. Hu, “U.S. Node Segmentation Architecture Strategies and Their Impact on CATV Transmission Equipment”, Transactions of 2003 International CATV Technology Conference, Hangzhou, China, October 2003. (Peer-reviewed, Proceedings Manuscript Published in Chinese).

2002 T. A. Kanneman, E. M. Kim, “Application of Simulation as a Tool for Practical Engineering Design”, Conference Proceedings of the ASEE Pacific SW Section, Spring 2002 Conference, Fresno State Univ., 2002. (Peer-reviewed, Proceedings Manuscript Published)

1999 E. M. Kim, “An Engineering Course Which Fulfills a Non-Major General Physical Science Requirement,” Accepted for presentation and proceedings for the 1999 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, North Carolina (Peer-reviewed, Proceedings Manuscript Published)

1997 E. M. Kim, “Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial ATM Architecture for Enhanced Services”, Die Ietzen Kilometer: Das Anschlussnetz der Zukunft (The Last Kilometer: Access Networks of the Future), Schweizerishe Tagung für Elektrishe Nachrichtentechnik - STEN (Swiss conference for electronic communications technology), Informationstechnische Gesellschaft des Schweizerischer Elektrotechnischer Verein (Information Technology Society of the Swiss Electrical Engineers Union), Bern, Switzerland. (Peer-reviewed, Proceedings Manuscript Published in German)

1995 E. M. Kim, “Strategy For A Gradual Approach To Teaching Engineering Design,” 1995 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA. (Peer-reviewed)

1993 E. M. Kim and K. A. Kramer, "Teaching Design Through the Use of Bad Design Examples," Proceedings of the 1993 Pacific Southwest Regional Conference of the A.S.E.E., Flagstaff AZ. (Peer-reviewed)

1989 E. M. Kim, M. E. Tucker, and S. L. Cummings, "Method for Including CTBR, CSO, and Channel Addition Coefficient in Multichannel AM Fiber Optic System Models," Tech. Papers of the 38th Convention and Exposition of the National Cable Television Association, 238-245, May 1989.

1989 E. M. Kim, S. L. Cummings, M. E. Tucker, and T. J. Gibbs, "Linearity Characteristics of DFB Laser Diodes at High Output Optical Powers," Tech. Papers of the 38th Convention and Exposition of the National Cable Television Association, 297-301, May 1989.

1985 E. M. Kim, "Practical Fiber Optic LAN System Design," Proceedings of the S.P.I.E. Vol. 559, San Diego, CA, August 1985.

1984 E. M. Kim and M. K. Giles, "Determining Single-Mode Fiber Index Profiles from Near-Field Radiation Patterns", Proceedings of the S.P.I.E., Vol. 500, San Diego, CA, August 1984.

1984 M. K. Giles and E. M. Kim, "Linear Systems Approach to Fiber Characterization Using Beam Profile Measurements", Proceedings of the S.P.I.E., Vol. 500, San Diego, CA, August 1984.

1982 E. M. Kim and D. L. Franzen, "Two-Dimensional Near-Field Contouring of Optical Fibers Cores", Proceedings of the S.P.I.E.,Vol. 355, San Diego, CA, August 1982.

1982 E. M. Kim and D. L. Franzen, "An Interlaboratory Measurement Comparison of Core Diameter on Graded-Index Optical Fibers", Technical Digest, Symposium on Optical Fiber Measurements, Boulder, CO, October 1982.

1982 E. M. Kim and D. L. Franzen, "Calibration Reticle for Optical Fiber Near-Field Core Diameter Measurements", Digest of Technical Papers, Conf. on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements, Boulder, CO, June 1982.

1981 D. L. Franzen, G. W. Day, B. L. Danielson, E. M. Kim, and G. E. Chamberlain, "Results of an Interlaboratory Measurement Comparison Among Fiber Manufacturers to Determine Attenuation, Bandwidth, and NA of Graded Index Optical Fibers", Digest 3rd Intl. Conf. Integrated Optics & Optical Fiber Comm., San Francisco, CA, 1981.

Other Books and Monographs

1983 G. E. Chamberlain, G. W. Day, D. L. Franzen, R. L. Gallawa, E. M. Kim, and M. Young, Optical Fiber Characterization, National Bureau of Standards (U.S.) Special Publication 637 Vol. 2, October 1983.

1983 B. L. Danielson, G. W. Day, D. L. Franzen, E. M. Kim, and M. Young, Optical Fiber Characterization, National Bureau of Standards (U.S.) Special Publication 637 Vol. 1, July 1983.

1983 G. E. Chamberlain, G. W. Day, D. L. Franzen, R. L. Gallawa, E. M. Kim, and M. Young, Optical Fiber Characterization, National Bureau of Standards (U.S.) Special Publication 637 Vol. 2, October 1983.

1982 B. L. Danielson, D. L. Franzen, R. L. Gallawa, E. M. Kim, and M. Young, Characterization of a Concentric-Core Fiber, National Bureau of Standards (U.S.) Special Publication 637, July 1982

1981 E. M. Kim and D. L. Franzen, Measurement of Far-Field and Near-Field Radiation Patterns from Optical Fibers, National Bureau of Standards (U.S.) Tech. Note 1032: February 1981.

1981 E. M. Kim and D. L. Franzen, Measurement of Far-Field and Near-Field Radiation Patterns from Optical Fibers, National Bureau of Standards (U.S.) Tech. Note 1032: February 1981.

External Grants Awarded:

1999 Technical Support/Design Extension – Design Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier Control Electronics, Tacan Corporation, $30k (USD-Office of Sponsored Programs)

1998 Agilent ADS Software for 20 seats – estimated value >$150k (USD-Office of Sponsored Programs)

1998 Technical Support/Design – Design Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier Control Electronics, Tacan Corporation, $30k (USD-Office of Sponsored Programs)

1996 Wireless Digital Multichannel Telemetry System for Orthopedic Implant - Phase II, Teledyne Research Assistance Program Contract - Teledyne Electronic Technologies, $35k (USD-Office of Sponsored Programs)

1995 Wireless Digital Multichannel Telemetry System for Orthopedic Implant - Phase I, Teledyne Research Assistance Program Contract - Teledyne Electronic Technologies, $20k (USD-Office of Sponsored Programs)

1993 Instructional Laboratory-Network Analyzer, Hewlett Packard Equipment Grant, $30k (USD-Office of Sponsored Programs)

Public-Professional Service, Consulting Engagements:

2014-Now Secretary, ASEE Division of Experimental and Laboratory Oriented Studies (DELOS).

2013-14 Treasurer, ASEE Division of Experimental and Laboratory Oriented Studies (DELOS).

2010-now Professional Instructor: Instructor for review course for the Fundamentals Exam (FE) to obtain the Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Engineering License Certification and for PE Electrical Engineering (Power). Courses are either live and in-person, or live and online.

2008-2010 Professional Instructor: Professional Publications, Inc., http://www.ppi2pass.com, Belmont, CA. Instructor for review course for the Fundamentals Exam (FE) to obtain the Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Engineering License Certification. Teach all General Engineering subjects twice a year in both Irvine and San Diego.

2006-2010 Consultant (Engineer): Introtech, San Diego, CA. Consulting engineer for a company whose mission is to structure, accelerate, support, and fund pre-startup technology projects, using a unique spectrum of services, relationships, work products, and financial resources. Currently designing (a) magnetics products for a major toy company with custom PCBs and low cost electronics, (b) “green” electronics (Ecotronic Toys at http://www.ecotronictoys.com ) for Russimco in Bridgewater, U.K.

2005-07 Chair, USD AAUP

2004-05 Vice-Chair, USD AAUP

2004-07 Director-At-Large, California Society of Professional Engineers. Activities include panel member at Southwestern College Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers meeting

2002-08 Professional Instructor: Professional Engineering Services. http://www.passpe.com, Fresno, CA. Instructor for review course for the Fundamentals Exam (FE) to obtain the Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Engineering License Certification. Teach the Mathematics, Computers, and Circuits portions of the review course held over three days twice a year in both Los Angeles and San Diego.

2004-10 Reviewer for IET Circuits, Devices & Systems

2002-05 Principal RF Engineer: Lightwave Solutions Inc., San Diego CA (now a Scientific Atlanta Company). Principal designer of a very tight temperature control circuit and very low drift current source for laser diode transmitters. Designed algorithm for the temperature control, optical power control, temperature sensing, automatic gain control circuit and associated control algorithm. Designed and verified RF predistortion circuits, fan control circuits, power supply circuits, backplane layout, electromechanical interfaces, hot swap control, and power redundancy circuit. Interfaces designed to TMS320 DSP processors and ADuC831 Integrated Microcontrollers. Designed to and supported UL Safety and FCC Emission certification.

2003-Now Reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Circuit and Systems, IEEE MTT, IEE Electronics Letters and ASEE Annual Conferences.

2001 Principal Microwave Engineer, Design analog, RF, and digital circuits for an all-optical wavelength converter/multiplexer, All Optical Networks. San Diego, CA

2001 Moderator, Johns Hopkins University, Center for Talented Youth Conference

2001 Expert Witness, Coudert Brothers, Enterprise Networking Technology Ownership Dispute

1999 IEEE San Diego Chapter Student Activities Coordinator

1998 Local Arrangements Chair, 1998 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics

1998-99 Tacan Corporation, High performance Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier and Environmental Biosensor Electronic Design

1995-96 Chair, San Diego National Engineers Week Committee

1995-96 California Society of Professional Engineers, San Diego Chapter Vice President

1994 San Diego National Engineers Week Committee

1993 Technology Integration and Technical Proposal Writing, Kinetic Integrated Sensor Systems (San Diego)

1992 Exhibits Chair, 1992 IEEE International Symposium for Circuits and Systems

1991-92 Consultant: RF circuit design and semiconductor laser noise analysis and measurement. Grass Valley Group (A Tektronix Company) <http://www.grassvalleygroup.com>, Grass Valley, California

1990-91 Consultant: Ultra-linear CATV fiber optic transmitter and receiver design, CATV system design. Wavelengths Lasers, Inc. (now DemandVideo <http://www.demandvideo.com>), Palo Alto, California

1990 Consultant: Novel lens design, H M Electronics <http://www.hme.com>, San Diego, California

Honors, Certification and Recognition:

Professional Engineer (P.E.) License (License No. E 14823) to practice Electrical Engineering in the State of California.

2011 Beta Toast - Beta Theta Pi Faculty Recognition Ceremony. (April 7, 2011).

2011 Alpha Phi (Greek week faculty recognition). (March 2011).

2009 USD Motor Board Faculty Recognition

2008 2008 Best Paper Award in the Division of Experimentation and Laboratory Oriented Studies (DELOS), at the 2008 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference, American Society of Engineering Education. (June 2008).

1994 Eta Kappa Nu

1993 Order of the Engineer

1989 Two Spherical Lens Optical Coupler, Patent #4,842,391, Issued 27 June 1989.

1982 Department of Commerce Certificate of Recognition

University and School Committees:

2015-17 University Senate and its Executive Committee

2015 School of Engineering ARRT Committee

2013-15 University Information Technology Advisory Council (ITAC)

2013 Academic Integrity Committee

2010 AS Grant Committee

2009-13 Commencement Student Marshall (on occasion both SBA and CAS ceremonies)

2008-09 Committee Member, Sustainability in Curriculum Committee

2004-09 University Faculty Status Committee

2008-09 Ad Hoc Committee to review the Academic Freedom Policy

2004-09 Member of the Engineering Research Committee (Chair 2006-2007)

2003-Now Goldwater Scholarship Committee

2001 Department Taskforce to establish a Mechanical Engineering program

2000-01 University Faculty Status Committee.

1999-00 EE Faculty Search Committee

1999 ISE Faculty Search Committee

1997-99 University Faculty Status Committee

1995-96 University Faculty Undergraduate Admissions Committee

1993-96 USD Annual Walk-On-Water Competition Faculty Advisor

1994-96 USD IEEE Student Branch Faculty Advisor

1994-96 USD Aikane O’Hawaii Advisor

1994-95 University Senate (Senator)

1994-95 University Campus Accessibility (ADA) Committee

Professional Employment History (Academic, Business, Government, Other):

2002-03 Principal RF Engineer: Lightwave Solutions Inc. during leave-of-absence, San Diego CA.

1996-97 Senior Systems Engineer, Ascom Tech - Ascom Corporate Research during USD sabbatical leave, Bern, Switzerland.

1986-90 Manager of Electro-Optic Technology, TACAN Corporation, Carlsbad, CA.

1983-86 Staff Engineer, Distributed Systems Group, Burroughs (UNISYS) Corporation, San Diego, CA.

1979-83 Electronics Engineer, Electromagnetic Technology Division, National Bureau of Standards (National Institute for Standards and Technology), Boulder, CO.

1977 Electrical Engineer (University of Hawaii Contractor) Naval Ocean System Center (NRaD/SPAWAR) - Hawaii Lab, Kaneohe MCAS, HI.

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