Dr. Kim and his Plant Ecophysiology and Modeling Lab (PEML) study how plants work and interact with their environments. PEML’s mission is to advance and apply plant science to discover ways to mitigate and adapt to global change while minimizing the environmental impacts caused by humans. PEML embraces open science, mentorship, and engagement while educating future stewards of our environment. PEML values an inclusive and collaborative environment and believe that by sharing our diverse backgrounds and mindsets we can foster creativity, excellence and compassion.