Kim?s major research interests are muscle biology and regeneration, Tendon biology and tendon-to-bone healing, clinical translation of tissue engineering and cell-based therapy, stem cell biology for musculoskeletal system, and tissue engineering for musculoskeletal system. His major clinical interests are rotator cuff repair, shoulder arthroscopy and sports medicine, shoulder arthroplasty and reconstructive surgery, and shoulder traumatology. Kim?s publications include 6 first authorships in SCI journal, 14 corresponding authorships in SCI journal, and 14 coauthorships in SCI journal.