This past May, we celebrated the dedication of the Chin-Woo Kim Phonetics Laboratory!
This ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of Dr. Chin-Woo Kim in expanding research in Linguistics on UIUC's campus. Dr. Kim first came to the University of Illinois in 1967. He has served the campus in many ways, including as the Head of the UIUC Linguistics Department and the Head of the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures.
Dr. Kim's work on Korean linguistics have become the foundations of a now robust subfield of Korean phonology, inspiring students across the globe. His publications span a wide range of topics, including theoretical phonetics, experimental phonetics, syntax, language policies, language education, and globalization.
Dr. Kim first established the Phonetics Lab early in his time at UIUC in 1971. From 2008 to 2024, it was called the Illinois Phonetics and Phonology Lab. The lab is housed in LCLB G90, and contains a number of resources including an audiometric booth, electropalate creation, and ultrasound equipment.
We are glad for the opportunity to honor Dr. Kim on our campus, and we look forward to seeing exciting new research from the Chin-Woo Kim Phonetics Laboratory!
You can read more about the lab's history and Dr. Kim's contributions, as well as how to schedule a time to use the lab on the lab's website.
