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Dr. Kang Su Kim is a Professor in the Department of Architectural Engineering at the University of Seoul. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Architectural Engineering from Inha University and his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA, where he also worked as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow. His research interests focus on the design and analysis of reinforced, precast, and prestressed concrete structures. His work also encompasses composite structures, earthquake engineering, fire engineering, damage assessment, non-destructive testing methods, concrete 3D printing, and the application of advanced materials, AI, and expert systems. With extensive experience in applied research and practical projects, Dr. Kim has published more than 250 journal papers, including 166 in SCIE journals. He has been honored with numerous awards, such as the Best Paper Award in Science and Engineering from the Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies (KOFST), the Munho Academic Excellence Award from the Korea Concrete Institute (KCI), and the Charles C. Zollman Award from the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI). He has served as Vice President of the Korea Concrete Institute (KCI), Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the Architectural Institute of Korea (AIK), and a member of the Central Construction Technology Evaluation Committee for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MOLIT), South Korea. Recently, he served as the Dean of the College of Urban Science and Director of the Institute of Urban Sciences at the University of Seoul. He has also held leadership positions as the Dean of the Office of Research Affairs, President of the UOS Industry Cooperation Foundation, Director of the UOS Startup Business Support Platform, and Head of the Department of Architectural Engineering.
Prof. Kang Su Kim (김강수)
Department of Architectural Engineering, University of Seoul
Office : 82-2-6490-276 nm2
Mobile : 82-10-9210-3779
Fax : 82-2-6490-2749
E-mail : kangkim@uos.ac.kr
Education
Ph.D., Structure, Civil Engineering, Aug. 1997 ~ Oct. 2004
· University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, U.S.A.
· Dissertation: Shear Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Beams and Prestressed Concrete Beams, Jul. 2004.
M.S., Structure, Architectural Engineering, Mar. 1994 ~ Feb. 1996
· Inha University, Incheon, South Korea
· Thesis: Bond Behavior of Reinforcing Bars under Lateral Pressure, Jan. 1996
B.S., Architectural Engineering, Mar. 1987 ~ Feb. 1994
· Inha University, Incheon, South Korea
· Yongmaru Award - 1st Prize in Graduation Exhibition
Employment
Professor, Sept. 2014 ~ Present
· Department of Architectural Engineering, University of Seoul
Head of School, Feb. 2026 ~ Jan. 2027
· School of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, University of Seoul
Dean, College of Urban Science, Mar. 2023 ~ Feb. 2025
· University of Seoul
Dean, Office of Research Affairs & President, UOS Industry Cooperation Foundation, Mar. 2019 ~ Feb. 2021
· University of Seoul
Director, UOS Startup Business Support Platform, Aug. 2018 ~ Feb. 2019
· University of Seoul
Associate Dean, Office of Research Affairs & Vice President, UOS Industry Cooperation Foundation, Aug. 2013 ~ Feb. 2015
· University of Seoul
Visiting Professor, Jul. 2012 ~ Jul. 2013
· Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California at Berkeley, USA.
Associate Professor, Sept. 2009 ~ Aug. 2014
· Department of Architectural Engineering, University of Seoul
Department Head, Feb. 2009 ~ Jan. 2011
· Department of Architectural Engineering, University of Seoul
Assistant Professor, Aug. 2005 ~ Aug. 2009
· Department of Architectural Engineering, University of Seoul
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Sept. 2004 ~ Jul. 2005
· Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
· Worked on NCHRP 12-61 Project, Simplified Shear Design of Structural Concrete Members, supervised by Prof. Daniel A. Kuchma and Prof. Neil M. Hawkins
Research Assistant, Jan. 1999 ~ Aug. 2004
· Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
· Worked on NCHRP 12-56 Project, Application of the LRFD Design Specifications to High-Strength Structural Concrete: Shear Provisions, advised by Prof. Daniel A. Kuchma and Prof. Neil M. Hawkins
Research Interests
· Design and Analysis of Reinforced Concrete (RC) Structures and Prestressed Concrete (PSC) Structures
· Development and Analysis of Composite Structures
· Application of Precast Concrete Members and Post-Tensioned Members
· Finite Element Method Utilizing Plasticity Model
· Utilization of High-Performance Concrete and Advanced Materials (FRP, Self-Consolidating Concrete, Environmental-Friendly Concrete, etc.)
· Assessment and Retrofit/Repair of Existing Concrete Structures
· Seismic Performance Evaluation
· Joint Behavior of Precast Members
· Large-Scale Testing
· Concrete 3D printing
· Service Life Evaluation Based on Neural networks & Fuzzy Theory
· A.I. Information Systems
· Fire Resistance Performance Evaluation
· Interdisciplinary Research with Other Specialties
Honors and Awards
Best Research Award, University of Seoul, Dec. 2024
· Recognized for exceptional research achievements
Commendation (Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Award), Ministry of Land Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT), Oct. 2023
· Recognized in contribution to the development of architectural culture
Best International Journal Paper Award, Korea Concrete Institute (KCI), Nov. 2021
· Recognized in best research paper, titled "Web-Shear Capacity of Thick Precast Prestressed Hollow-Core Slab Units Produced by Extrusion Method," International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials, Vol. 13, No. 7, 2019, pp. 1-14
Munho Academic Excellence Award, Korean Concrete Institute (KCI), Nov. 2020
· Recognized in excellent research achievements for KCI
Academic Award, Korea Institute for Structural Maintenance Inspection (KSMI), Nov. 2020
· Recognized in excellent research achievements for KSMI
Best Teaching Award, University of Seoul, Feb. 2019
· Recognized in excellent teaching in classes
Seoul Construction Award, Mayor of Seoul Metropolitan City, Oct. 2017
· Recognized in excellent contribution to the society of Seoul
International Activity Award, Korean Concrete Institute (KCI), Nov. 2016
· Recognized in excellent international activities for KCI
Best Paper Award in Science and Engineering, Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies (KOFST), Jul. 2016
· Recognized in best research paper, titled “Experimental Study on RC Frame Structures with Non-Seismic Details Strengthened by Externally-Anchored Precast Wall-Panel Method (EPWM),” Journal of the Korea Concrete Institute, Vol. 27, No. 4, 2015, pp. 451-458.
Best Teaching Award, University of Seoul, Feb. 2015
· Recognized in excellent teaching in classes
Best Research Award, Small and Medium Business Administration (SMBA), Nov. 2014
· Recognized in excellent research achievements
Best International Journal Paper Award, Korea Concrete Institute (KCI), Nov. 2012
· Recognized in best research paper, titled “Revision on Material Strength of Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete,” International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials, Vol. 5, No. 2, 2011, pp. 87-96.
Best Journal Paper Award, Korea Institute for Structural Maintenance Inspection (KSMI), Nov. 2012
· Recognized in best research paper, titled “Allowable Compressive Stress of Pretensioned Members with Rectangular Section at Transfer,” Journal of Korea Institute for Structural Maintenance Inspection, Vol. 16, No. 4, 2012, pp. 9-17.
Nominated on the Marquis Who's Who in the World® 2011, Jun. 2011
· Recognized as a distinguished individual
Best Teaching Award, University of Seoul, Mar. 2011
· Recognized as an excellent teacher in classes
Nominated on the Marquis Who's Who in the World® 2010, Dec. 2010
· Recognized as a distinguished individual
Nominated on the IBC Top 100 Engineers (International Biographical Centre, 2010), Apr. 2010
· Recognized as a distinguished individual
Best Journal Paper Award, Korea Concrete Institute (KCI), Nov. 2009
· Recognized in best research paper, titled “Theoretical Evaluation of the Post-Tensioning Effect in Continuous Slabs,” Journal of the Korea Concrete Institute, Vol. 21, No. 1, 2009, pp. 102-116.
Charles C. Zollman Award (PCI Journal Paper Award), Precast Concrete Institute (PCI), Oct. 2008
· Recognized in best research paper, titled “Simplified Shear Provisions of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications,” PCI Journal, Vol. 53, No. 3, 2008, pp. 53-73.
George D. Nasser Award (PCI Journal Paper Award), Precast Concrete Institute (PCI), Oct. 2008
· Recognized in active research activities as a young researcher
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