International Journal
[29] Ren, R.**, Shi, P.*, and Kim, J. (2025). "A Spatial Context-informed Self-supervised Learning Approach for Pavement Distress Segmentation." IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, IEEE, xx(x), xxxx-xxxx. [Q1, SCIE, 2024 IF 8.4, In-Press]
[28] Yang, X.**, Fu, Y., and Kim, J.* (2025). "Synthetic-to-Real Domain Adaptation with Virtual Laser Scanning and Self-Training-Based Category-Aware Cuboid Mixing for Semantic Segmentation of Bridge Point Clouds." Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, xx(x), xxxxxxxx. [Q1, SCI, 2024 IF 5.2, In-Press]
[27] Kim, J.* (2025). "Balancing AI Generalization and Specialization: Multi-Domain Learning for Universal Computer Vision Models in Construction." Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 176, 106279. [Q1, SCIE, 2024 IF 11.5, Direct Link]
[26] Kim, J., Kim D., and Lee, S.* (2025). "Synthetizing Virtual Construction Images to Strengthen Real Data Volume and Variety in Real-world Application Scenarios." Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Canadian Science Publishing, 52(5), 630-643. [Q3, SCIE, 2024 IF 1.3, Direct Link]
[25] Wang, S.**, Moon, S., Fu, Y., and Kim, J.* (2025). "Construction Regulatory Document Digitalization with Layout Knowledge-informed Object Detection and Semantic Text Recognition." Advanced Engineering Informatics, Elsevier, 65, 103278. [Q1, SCIE, 2024 IF 9.9, Direct Link]
[24] Ren, R.**, Shi, P.*, Jia, P., and Kim, J. (2025). "An Unsupervised Learning Approach for Pavement Distress Diagnosis via Siamese Networks." IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, IEEE, 26(2), 1876-1888. [Q1, SCIE, 2024 IF 8.4, Direct Link]
[23] Xin, J.**, Kim, J., Li, Z., and Li, N.* (2025). "Train a Real-world Local Path Planner in One Hour via Partially Decoupled Reinforcement Learning and Vectorized Diversity." Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Elsevier, 141, 109726. [Q1, SCIE, 2024 IF 8.0, Direct Link, GitHub]
[22] Kim, J., Hwang, J., Jeong, I., Chi, S.*, Seo, J., and Kim, J. (2024). "Generalized Vision-Based Framework for Construction Productivity Analysis Using a Standard Classification System." Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 165, 105504. [Q1, SCIE, 2024 IF 11.5, Direct Link]
[21] Xin, J.**, Kim, J., Chu, S., and Li, N.* (2024). "OkayPlan: Obstacle Kinematics Augmented Dynamic Real-time Path Planning via Particle Swarm Optimization." Ocean Engineering, Elsevier, 303, 117841. [Q1, SCIE, 2024 IF 5.5, Direct Link]
[20] Kim, J., Song, K, Lee, G, and Lee, S.* (2024). "Time-Series Data Clustering with Load-shape Preservation for Identifying Residential Energy Consumption Behaviors." Energy and Buildings, Elsevier, 311, 114130. [Q1, SCIE, 2024 IF 7.1, Direct Link]
[19] Lee, H., Jeon, J., Lee, D, Park, C., Kim, J., and Lee, D.* (2023). "Game Engine-driven Synthetic Data Generation for Computer Vision-Based Safety Monitoring of Construction Workers." Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 155, 105060. [Q1, SCIE, 2024 IF 11.5, Direct Link]
[18] Kim, J., Chi, S.*, and Kim, J. (2023). "3D Pose Estimation and Localization of Construction Equipment from Single Camera Images by Virtual Model Integration." Advanced Engineering Informatics, Elsevier, 57, 102092. [Q1, SCIE, 2024 IF 9.9, Direct Link]
[17] Jeong, I., Hwang, J., Kim, J., Chi, S.*, Hwang, B-G., and Kim, J. (2023). "Vision-Based Productivity Monitoring of Tower Crane Operations during Curtainwall Installation Using a Database-Free Approach." Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 37(4), 04023015. [Q1, SCI, 2024 IF 5.2, Direct Link]
[16] Kim, J., Kim, D.*, Lee, S., and Chi, S. (2023). "Hybrid DNN Training Using Both Synthetic and Real Construction Images to Overcome Training Data Shortage." Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 149, 104771. [Q1, SCIE, 2024 IF 11.5, Direct Link]
[15] Kim, J. and Chi, S.* (2022). "Graph Neural Network-Based Propagation Effects Modeling for Detecting Visual Relationships among Construction Resources." Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 141, 104443. [Q1, SCIE, 2024 IF 11.5, Direct Link]
[14] Hwang, J., Kim, J., Chi, S.*, and Seo, J. (2022). "Development of Training Image Database Using Web Crawling for Vision-Based Site Monitoring." Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 136, 104141. [Q1, SCIE, 2024 IF 11.5, Direct Link]
[13] Kim, J., Chi, S.*, and Ahn, C. R. (2021). "Hybrid Kinematic-Visual Sensing Approach for Activity Recognition of Construction Equipment." Journal of Building Engineering, Elsevier, 44, 102709. [Q1, SCIE, 2024 IF 7.4, Direct Link]
[12] Nicolas, C., Kim, J., and Chi, S.* (2021). "Understanding the Influences of Urban-Specific Contexts for Smart City Development Using Structural Equation Modeling." Journal of Urban Planning and Development, ASCE, 147(2), 04021010. [Q2, SCIE/SSCI, 2024 IF 1.9, Direct Link]
[11] Kim, J. and Chi, S.* (2021). "A Few-Shot Learning Approach for Database-Free Vision-Based Monitoring on Construction Sites." Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 124, 103556. [Q1, SCIE, 2024 IF 11.5, Direct Link]
[10] Nicolas, C., Kim, J., and Chi, S.* (2021). "Natural Language Processing-Based Characterization of Top-Down Communication in Smart Cities for Enhancing Citizen Alignment." Sustainable Cities and Society, Elsevier, 66, 102674. [Q1, SCIE, 2024 IF 12.0, Direct Link]
[9] Kim, J., Hwang, J., Chi, S.*, and Seo, J. (2020). "Towards Database-Free Vision-Based Monitoring on Construction Sites: A Deep Active Learning Approach." Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 120, 103376. [Q1, SCIE, 2024 IF 11.5, Direct Link]
[8] Kim, J.* (2020). "Visual Analytics for Operation-Level Construction Monitoring and Documentation: State-of-the-Art Technologies, Research Challenges, and Future Directions." Frontiers in Built Environment, Frontiers, 6, 575738. [Q2, ESCI, 2024 IF 2.7, Direct Link] (Selected as one of Editor's Picks 2022)
[7] Kim, J., Min, K., Jung, M., and Chi, S.* (2020). "Occupant Behavior Monitoring and Emergency Event Detection in Single-Person Households Using Deep Learning-Based Sound Recognition." Building and Environment, Elsevier, 181, 107092. [Q1, SCIE, 2024 IF 7.6, Direct Link]
[6] Kim, J. and Chi, S.* (2020). "Multi-Camera Vision-Based Productivity Monitoring of Earthmoving Operations." Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 112, 103121. [Q1, SCIE, 2024 IF 11.5, Direct Link]
[5] Nicolas, C., Kim, J., and Chi, S.* (2020). "Quantifying the Dynamic Effects of Smart City Development Enablers Using Structural Equation Modeling." Sustainable Cities and Society, Elsevier, 53, 101916. [Q1, SCIE, 2024 IF 12.0, Direct Link]
[4] Kim, J. and Chi, S.* (2019). "Action Recognition of Earthmoving Excavators Based on Sequential Pattern Analysis of Visual Features and Operation Cycles." Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 104, 255-264. [Q1, SCIE, 2024 IF 11.5, Direct Link]
[3] Kim, J., Ham, Y., Chung, Y., and Chi, S.* (2019). "Systematic Camera Placement Framework for Operation-Level Visual Monitoring on Construction Jobsites." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, 145(4), 04019019. [Q1, SCIE, 2024 IF 5.1, Direct Link]
[2] Kim, J., Chi, S.*, and Seo, J. (2018). "Interaction Analysis for Vision-Based Activity Identification of Earthmoving Excavators and Dump Trucks." Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 87, 297-308. [Q1, SCIE, 2024 IF 11.5, Direct Link]
[1] Kim, J. and Chi, S.* (2017). "Adaptive Detector and Tracker on Construction Sites Using Functional Integration and Online Learning." Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 31(5), 04017026. [Q1, SCI, 2024 IF 5.2, Direct Link]
Korean Journal
[7] Park, Y., Yu, S., Kim, J., and Moon, S.* (2025). "Automated Development of Domain-specific Thesaurus for Text Mining in the Construction Industry." Journal of Construction Automation and Robotics, KSARC, 4(1), 1-8.
[6] Kim, J.* and Chi, S. (2024). "Investigating the Effects of Training Image Dataset’s Size and Specificity on Visual Scene Understanding AI in Construction." Land and Housing Review, LH, 15(4), 1-9. [KCI]
[5] Kim, J. (2022). "Automated Virtual Image Synthetization for DNN-Powered Visual Scene Understanding in Construction." Journal of Construction Automation and Robotics, KSARC, 1(2), 1-6.
[4] Jeong, I., Kim, J., Chi, S.*, Roh, M., and Biggs, H. (2021). "Solitary Work Detection of Heavy Equipment Using Computer Vision." Journal of the Korean Society of Civil Engineers, 41(4), 441-447. [KCI]
[3] Hwang, J., Kim, J., Chi, S.*, and Seo, J. (2019). "Automated Training Database Development through Image Web Crawling for Construction Site Monitoring." Journal of the Korean Society of Civil Engineers, KSCE, 39(6), 887-892. [KCI]
[2] Kim, J., Chi, S.*, and Seo, J. (2019). "Automated Vision-Based Construction Object Detection Using Active Learning." Journal of the Korean Society of Civil Engineers, KSCE, 39(5), 631-636. [KCI]
[1] Ko, S., Chi, S.,* Kim, J., and Song, J. (2017). "Development of Progress Measurement Framework for Mega Construction Project." Journal of the Korean Society of Civil Engineers, KSCE, 37(2), 419-425. [KCI]
Journal Articles Under Review
Kim, J.* and Kim S-Y. "Class-incremental Visual Scene Understanding in Multi-stage Construction Scenarios via Sequential Knowledge Distillation and Exemplar Replay."
Wang, S.**, Fu, Y., and Kim, J.* "Toward Construction-specialized, Small Language Models: The Interplay of Domain Adaptation, Model Scale and Data Volume."
Wang, Z.**, Fu, Y., and Kim, J.* "The More, the Better? Investigating the Intertwined Effects of Training Data Quantity and Specificity on Visual Scene Understanding AI in Dynamic Construction Environments."
Kim, J.* "Synergistic In-Domain and Out-of-Domain Learning to Strengthen Visual Scene Understanding in Data-Scarce, Imbalanced Construction Settings."
Im, S.**, Chi, S.*, and Kim, J. "Chatbot for Civil Engineering Education: A Training Strategy for Lecture Videos."
[34] Yu, S., Hong, J., Kim, J., Park, J., and Moon, S. "Computer Vision-Based Handwritten Text-area Detection for Industrial Document Digitization." 2025 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
[33] Hong, J., Yu, S., Kim, J., Park, J., and Moon, S. (2025). "Table Structure-aware Learning for Handwritten OCR Correction in Noisy Industrial Documents." 2025 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
[32] Kim, J. (2025). "Construction-specialized Language Model: Model Size, Training Data, and Domain Adaptation Strategy." 51st KSCE 2025 Civil Expo and Conference, Cheung-ju, Korea.
[31] Kim, J. (2024). "Intertwined Effects of Training Image Data Quantity and Characteristics on Computer Vision AI in Construction: Activity-specialized vs. All-in-one Datasets." 50th KSCE 2024 Civil Expo and Conference, Seogwipo, Korea.
[30] Park, Y., Moon, S., Kim, J., and Chi, S.(2024). "Application of Domain-specific Thesaurus to Construction Documents Based on Flow Margin of Semantic Similarity." 2024 International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. (Best Paper Award)
[29] Yoo, S., Moon, S., and Kim, J. (2024). "Computer Vision-Based Cell Detection for Digitalizing Inspection Reports of Heavy Machineries." 2024 Spring Joint Conference of the Korean Operations Research and Management Science Society and Korean Institute of Industrial Engineering, Yeosu, Korea.
[28] Im, S., Chi, S., and Kim, J. (2023). "A Training Strategy of Lecture Video-based Dataset for Chatbot Development in Civil Engineering Education." 2023 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Singapore.
[27] Lor, W. and Kim, J. (2023). "Monocular Vision-Based 3D Human Pose Estimation and Cumulative Damage Assessment in Industrial Workplaces." 2023 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Singapore.
[26] Moon, S. and Kim, J. (2023). "Deep Learning-Based Automated Sentence Segmentation for Digitization of Offline Document from Industrial Jobsites." 2023 Spring Conference of Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers, Jeju, Korea.
[25] Kim, J., Baek, F., and Lee, S. (2022). "Synthetizing Virtual Training Images for DNN-Powered Visual Scene Understanding in Construction." International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality 2022, Seoul, Korea.
[24] Kim, J., Kim D., and Lee, S. (2022). "Construction Image Synthetization to Overcome a Small, Biased Real Training Dataset for DNN-Powered Visual Scene Understanding." Winter Simulation Conference 2022, Singapore. (Invited Paper)
[23] Kim, J., Kim D., Shah, J., and Lee, S. (2022). "Synthetic Training Image Dataset for Vision-Based 3D Pose Estimation of Construction Workers." Construction Research Congress 2022, Arlington, VA, USA.
[22] Kim, J., Kim, D., Shah, J., and Lee, S. (2021). "Training a Visual Scene Understanding Model Only with Synthetic Construction Images." 2021 International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, Orlando, FL, USA. (Identified as one of the top papers and invited to the special issue publication in the ASCE Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering)
[21] Jeong, I., Hwang, J., Kim, J., Chi, S., Lee, J., and Seo, J. (2020). "Automated Vision-Based Tracking of Curtainwall Installation Through CPS Database." 2020 Korea Institute of Construction Engineering and Management Conference, Seoul, Korea. (Outstanding Paper Award)
[20] Kim, J., Kim, J., and Chi, S. (2020). "Single Camera-Based 3D Pose Estimation of Construction Equipment Using Virtual Models." 2020 Korea Institute of Construction Engineering and Management Conference, Seoul, Korea.
[19] Hwang, J., Kim, J., Chi, S., and Seo, J. (2020). "Automated Development of Training Image Database Using Web Crawling for Vision-Based Object Detection on Construction Sites." 2020 Korea Institute of Construction Engineering and Management Conference, Seoul, Korea.
[18] Chang, T., Kim, J., Chi, S., Im, S., and Seo, J. (2020). "Textual Analysis of Civil Complaint Data for Understanding User Experience and Satisfaction on Public Facilities." 46th KSCE 2020 Civil Expo and Conference, Seogwipo, Korea.
[17] Kim, J. and Chi, S. (2019). "Automated Productivity Monitoring of Earthmoving Operations through Multi Vision-Based Analytics." 2019 Korea Institute of Construction Engineering and Management Conference, Goyang, Korea.
[16] Hwang, J., Kim J., Chi, S., and Seo, J. (2019). "Web Crawling-Based Automated Training Database Development for Vision-Based Monitoring on Construction Sites." 45th KSCE 2019 Civil Expo and Conference, Pyeongchang, Korea. (Outstanding Paper Award)
[15] Nicolas, C., Kim, J., and Chi, S. (2019). "Quantifying Enablers’ Effects for Smart City Policy Development." CIB World Building Congress 2019, Hong Kong.
[14] Kim, J., Chi, S., and Choi, M. (2019). "Sequential Pattern Learning of Visual Features and Operation Cycles for Vision-Based Action Recognition of Earthmoving Excavators." 2019 International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, Atlanta, GA, USA.
[13] Lee, J., Kim, J., Kim, S., and Chi, S. (2019). "Risk-Based Inspection Planning Model for Pipelines of FSRU Regasification System." 2019 Korean Society of Ocean Engineers Conference, Seogwipo, Korea.
[12] Moon, S., Kim, J., Chi, S., Kim D.Y., and Oh, H. (2018). "Preliminary Study on Development of a Hand-Written Text Recognition Framework for Construction Document Digitization." 2018 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Bangkok, Thailand.
[11] Nicolas, C., Kim, J., and Chi, S. (2018). "Comprehensive Quantification of Enablers’ Effects on Smart City Performances Using Structural Equation Modeling." 44th KSCE 2018 Civil Expo and Conference, Gyeongju, Korea. (Outstanding Paper Award)
[10] Min, K., Jung, M., Kim, J., and Chi, S. (2018). "Sound Event Recognition-Based Classification Model for Automated Emergency Detection in Indoor Environment." CIB W78 2018 Conference, Chicago, IL, USA.
[9] Kim, J., Ham, Y., Chung, Y., and Chi, S. (2018). "Camera Placement Optimization for Vision-Based Monitoring on Construction Sites." International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction 2018, Berlin, Germany.
[8] Yoo, H.T., Lee, H., Chi, S., Hwang, B-G., and Kim, J. (2017). "A Preliminary Study on Disaster Waste Detection and Volume Estimation Based on 3D Spatial Information." International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering 2017, Seattle, WA, USA.
[7] Kim, J., Chi, S., and Hwang, B-G. (2017). "Vision-Based Activity Analysis Framework Considering Interactive Operation of Construction Equipment." International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering 2017, Seattle, WA, USA.
[6] Chung, Y., Kim, J., Chi, S., and Hwang, B-G. (2016). "Camera Placement Design for Vision-Based Monitoring." 2016 Korea Institute of Construction Engineering and Management Conference, Incheon, Korea.
[5] Kim, J., Chi, S., and Hwang, B-G. (2016). "Preliminary Study – Developing a Vision-Based Activity Analysis Framework Considering Interactions between Construction Equipment." 2016 Korea Institute of Construction Engineering and Management Conference, Incheon, Korea.
[4] Chung, Y., Kim, J., Chi, S., and Kwon, T. (2016). "Camera Networks Design for Automated Visual Monitoring." 42th KSCE 2016 Civil Expo and Conference, Seogwipo, Korea.
[3] Kim, J., Chi, S., and Kwon, T. (2016). "Construction Entities Tracking Based on Functional Integration and Online Learning with Site-Customized Datasets." 2016 CIB World Building Congress, Tampere, Finland.
[2] Kim, J. and Chi, S. (2015). "Site-Customized Online Training Detector and Tracker for Construction Workers and Equipment." 41th KSCE 2015 Civil Expo and Conference, Gunsan, Korea. (Outstanding Paper Award)
[1] Kim, J. and Chi, S. (2015). "Robust Real-Time Object Detection on Construction Sites Using Integral Channel Features." International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management 2015, Busan, Korea.
[4] Chi, S., Kim, J., Hwang, J., and Seo, J. (2022). "Human-Computer Interactive Learning System for Training Database Development and Vision-Based Construction Monitoring." (Hong Kong, Patent 30031213)
[3] Chi, S. and Kim, J. (2020). "Training Data Selection Method for Active Learning, Training Data Selection Device for Active Learning and Image Analysis Method Using Active Learning." (Korea, Patent 10-2168558) (Technology Transfer to Site Vision, Inc.)
[2] Chi, S. and Kim, J. (2020). "Method for Sensor Network Development and System." (Korea, Patent 10-2129589)
[1] Chi, S., Kim, J., and Seo, J. (2017). "Method and System for Recognition/Tracking Construction Equipment and Workers Using Construction-Site-Customized Image Processing." (Korea, Patent 10-1788225)
[5] Chi, S., Jeong, I., Kim, J., Hwang, J. (2020). "Software for Training Image Database Development and Construction Object Detection Using Active Learning." (Korea, Program C-2020-033073)
[4] Chi, S., Hwang, J., and Kim, J. (2019). "Software for Automated Development of Training Image Database Using Web-Crawling Techniques." (Korea, Program C-2019-027967)
[3] Chi, S., Kim, J., and Seo, J. (2017). "Software for 3D Modeling-Based Camera Placement Simulation Considering Characteristics of Construction Sites." (Korea, Program C-2017-027607)
[2] Chi, S., Kim, J., and Seo, J. (2017). "Software for Activity Analysis of Construction Equipment Considering Characteristics of Earthmoving Operations." (Korea, Program C-2017-002248)
[1] Chi, S., Kim, J., and Seo, J. (2016). "Software for Tracking Workers and Equipment on Construction Sites Using Functional Integration and Online Learning." (Korea, Program C-2016-013070)