Publication

47. Kim, H. S.* (2026). Soft-Computing Framework for 3D Subsurface Geospatial Modeling Using Point-Cloud-Driven Ensemble Machine Learning and Deep Learning. Applied Soft Computing Journal.

46. Chung, T. K., Kim, H. S.*, & Sun, C. G. (2026). Density-Adaptive Geospatial Framework for High-Resolution Seismic Microzonation in Digital Construction. Developments in the Built Environment, 100933.

45. Kim, S. G., Kim, H. S.*, & Won, J. S. (2026). Assessing Accessibility and Public Acceptance of Hydrogen Refueling Stations in Seoul, South Korea: A Network-Based Location-Allocation Framework for Sustainable Urban Hydrogen Mobility. Sustainability, 18(9), 4227.

44. Kim, H. S.*, & Chung, T. K. (2026). Integrating 3D Geotechnical Characterization and Geo-BIM for Geohazard Assessment in Soft Ground. Developments in the Built Environment, 100863.

43. Kim, H. S., & Lee, J. H. (2026). An Integrated Geotechnical Ground–HAZUS Framework for Urban Seismic Vulnerability Assessment in Seoul, Korea. Applied Sciences, 16(3), 1349.

42. Dongwoo Lim, Mijin Goo, Han-Saem Kim and Taeseo Ku (2025). Application of automated machine learning and clustering algorithm for data-driven site characterization: Predicting the soil-rock interface. Geomechanics and Engineering, 42(5), 321-332 

41. Han, J. W., Kim, M., Kim, H. S.*, Chung, T. K., & Chung, C. K. (2025). Geostatistical-learning-based site-optimum 3D integration of borehole logs and geophysical data in urban area in South Korea. Soils and Foundations, 65(6), 101684.

40. Kim, H. S., Chung, T. K., & Kim, M. (2025). Real-Time Spatiotemporal Seismic Fragility Assessment of Structures Based on Site-Specific Seismic Response and Sensor-Integrated Modeling. Sensors, 25(16), 5171.

39. Chung, T. K., Kim, H. S.*, Sun, C. G., & Chung, C. K. (2025). Subsurface characterization for Seoul through optimized geotechnical database based on geospatial interpolation with adaptive grids. Geomechanics and Engineering, 41(5), 555-568.

38. Lee, M. G., Sun, C. G., Kim, H. S., Choo, Y. W., & Cho, H. I. (2025). Experimental study on site and topographic effects on seismic responses in single-sided slopes. Engineering Geology, 345, 107868., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enggeo.2024.107868 

37. Chung, T. K., Kim, H. S., Sun, C. G., & Chung, C. K.* (2025). Mosaic-based spatial interpolation method considering topography for subsurface mapping using borehole data in Seoul. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 100091., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.kscej.2024.100091 

36. Kim, H. S., & Kim, M.* (2024). Geospatial Multi-Hazard Assessment for Gyeonggi-do Province, South Korea Subjected to Earthquake. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 13(12), 439., https://doi.org/10.3390/ijgi13120439 

35. Kim, H. S., & Kim, H. K.* (2024). Prediction of hydraulic conductivity of sand with multivariate-index properties using optimal machine-learning-based regression models. Environmental Earth Sciences, 83(18), 536., https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-024-11840-7 

34. Lee, M. G., Kim, Y., Cho, H. I.*, Kim, H. S., Sun, C. G., Seong, Y. J., & Che, I. Y. (2024). KIGAM quake: An open platform for seismological data and earthquake research information. Geomechanics and Engineering, 37(3), 279., https://doi.org/10.12989/gae.2024.37.3.279 

33. Seo, H., Kim, H. S., Baise, L. G., & Kim, B.* (2024). Geospatial liquefaction probability models based on sand boils occurred during the 2017 M5. 5 Pohang, South Korea, earthquake. Engineering Geology, 329, 107407., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enggeo.2024.10740.

32. Kim, M., Chung, C. K., Han, J. W., & Kim, H. S.* (2023). Three-dimensional geostatistical modeling of subsurface stratification and SPT-N Value at dam site in South Korea. Geomechanics and Engineering, 34(1), 29-41., https://doi.org/10.12989/gae.2023.34.1.029.

31. Kim, H. S.* (2023). Geospatial data-driven assessment of earthquake-induced liquefaction impact mapping using classifier and cluster ensembles. Applied Soft Computing, 110266., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asoc.2023.110266.

30. Cho, S., Kim, H. S., & Kim, H.* (2023). Locally Specified CPT Soil Classification Based on Machine Learning Techniques. Sustainability, 15(4), 2914., https://doi.org/10.3390/su15042914.

29. Lee, M. G., Sun, C. G., Cho, H. I., Kim, H. S., & Ha, J. G.* (2022). Experimental study on seismic response of gravity-type quay wall considering input earthquake frequency and excess pore pressure buildup in backfill. Ocean Engineering, 257, 111667., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2022.111667.

28. Cho, H. I., Lee, M. G., Ahn, J. K., Sun, C. G., & Kim, H. S.* (2022). Site flatfile of Korea meteorological administration’s seismic stations in Korea. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 1-21., https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-022-01418-8.

27. Ji, Y., Seo, H., Kang, S., Kim, H. S., Kim, J., & Kim, B.* (2022). MASW-Based Shear Wave Velocities for Predicting Liquefaction-Induced Sand Boils Caused by the 2017 M5. 4 Pohang, South Korea Earthquake. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 148(4), 04022004., https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0002738.

26. Kim, H. S., & Ji, Y.* (2022). Three-dimensional geotechnical-layer mapping in Seoul using borehole database and deep neural network-based model. Engineering Geology, 297, 106489., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enggeo.2021.106489.

25. Sun, C. G., Cho, H. I.*, Kim, H. S., & Lee, M. G. (2022). Determining N value from SPT blows for 30 cm penetration in weathered strata. Geomechanics and Engineering, 28(6), 625-636., https://doi.org/10.12989/gae.2022.28.6.625.

24. Kim, H. S., Sun, C. G.*, Lee, M. G., & Cho, H. I. (2021). Multivariate geotechnical zonation of seismic site effects with clustering-blended model for a city area, South Korea. Engineering Geology, 294, 106365., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enggeo.2021.106365.

23. Cho, H. I., Lee, M. G., Sun, C. G., & Kim, H. S.* (2021). Evaluation of engineering site conditions in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, using a large database of borehole and standard penetration test data. Engineering Geology, 294, 106306., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enggeo.2021.106306.

22. Kim, H. S., Kim, M., Baise, L. G., & Kim, B.* (2021). Local and regional evaluation of liquefaction potential index and liquefaction severity number for liquefaction-induced sand boils in Pohang, South Korea. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 141, 106459., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2020.106459.

21. Ahn, J. K., Kwak, D. Y.*, & Kim, H. S. (2021). Estimating VS30 at Korean Peninsular seismic observatory stations using HVSR of event records. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 146, 106650., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2021.106650.

20. Kim, H. S., Sun, C. G.*, Lee, M. G., & Cho, H. I. (2021). Terrain Proxy-Based Site Classification for Seismic Zonation in North Korea within a Geospatial Data-Driven Workflow. Remote Sensing, 13(9), 1844., https://doi.org/10.3390/rs13091844.

19. Kim, M., Kim, H. S., & Chung, C. K.* (2020). A Three-Dimensional Geotechnical Spatial Modeling Method for Borehole Dataset Using Optimization of Geostatistical Approaches. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 24(3), 778-793., https://doi.org/10.1007/s12205-020-1379-1.

18. Kim, H. S., Sun, C. G.*, Kim, M., Cho, H. I., & Lee, M. G. (2020). GIS-Based Optimum Geospatial Characterization for Seismic Site Effect Assessment in an Inland Urban Area, South Korea. Applied Sciences, 10(21), 7443., https://doi.org/10.3390/app10217443.

17. Cho, H. I., Kim, H. S., Sun, C. G., & Kim, D. S.* (2020). Settlement prediction for footings based on stress history from V S measurements. Geomechanics and Engineering, 20(5), 371-384., https://doi.org/10.12989/gae.2020.20.5.371.

16. Kim, H. S., Sun, C. G.*, & Cho, H. I. (2019). Site-Specific Zonation of Seismic Site Effects by Optimization of the Expert GIS-Based Geotechnical Information System for Western Coastal Urban Areas in South Korea. International Journal of Disaster Risk Science, 10(1), 117-133., https://doi.org/10.1007/s13753-018-0208-3.

15. Kim, H. S., & Kim, H. K.* (2019). Optimizing site-specific geostatistics to improve geotechnical spatial information in Seoul, South Korea. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 12(4), 104., https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-018-4171-5.

14. Kim, H. S., Sun, C. G.*, & Cho, H. I. (2018). Geospatial assessment of the post-earthquake hazard of the 2017 Pohang earthquake considering seismic site effects. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 7(9), 375., https://doi.org/10.3390/ijgi7090375.

13. Sun, C. G., Kim, H. S.*, Cho, H. I., & Jeong, B. S. (2018). Real-time acceleration monitoring-based rapid earthquake response for ports in Korea. Marine Georesources & Geotechnology, 36(5), 564-578., https://doi.org/10.1080/1064119X.2017.1352632.

12. Sun, C. G., Cho, H. I.*, Kim, H. S., & Kim, D. S. (2018). Assessment of new Korean site classification and design response spectra. Géotechnique Letters, 8(1), 25-31., https://doi.org/10.1680/jgele.17.00108.

11. Kim, H. S., Chung, C. K.*, & Kim, J. J. (2018). Three-dimensional geostatistical integration of borehole and geophysical datasets in developing geological unit boundaries for geotechnical investigations. Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, 51(1), 79-95., https://doi.org/10.1144/qjegh2016-01.

10. Sun, C. G., Kim, H. S.*, & Cho, H. I. (2018). Geo-Proxy-Based Site Classification for Regional Zonation of Seismic Site Effects in South Korea. Applied Sciences, 8(2), 314., https://doi.org/10.3390/app8020314.

9. Sun, C. G., & Kim, H. S.* (2017). GIS-based regional assessment of seismic site effects considering the spatial uncertainty of site-specific geotechnical characteristics in coastal and inland urban areas. Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk, 8(2), 1592-1621., https://doi.org/10.1080/19475705.2017.1364305.

8. Kim, H. S., Sun, C. G.*, & Cho, H. I. (2017). Geospatial big data-based geostatistical zonation of seismic site effects in Seoul metropolitan area. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 6(6), 174., https://doi.org/10.3390/ijgi6060174.

7. Kim, H. S., Chung, C. K.*, Kim, S. R., & Kim, K. S. (2016). A GIS-based framework for real-time debris-flow hazard assessment for expressways in Korea. International Journal of Disaster Risk Science, 7(3), 293-311., https://doi.org/10.1007/s13753-016-0096-3.

6. Sun, C. G., & Kim, H. S.* (2016). Geostatistical assessment for the regional zonation of seismic site effects in a coastal urban area using a GIS framework. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 14(8), 2161-2183., https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-016-9908-5.

5. Kim, H. S., & Chung, C. K.* (2016). Integrated system for site-specific earthquake hazard assessment with geotechnical spatial grid information based on GIS. Natural Hazards, 82(2), 981-1007., https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-016-2230-3.

4. Kim, H. S., Chung, C. K.*, & Kim, H. K. (2016). Geo-spatial data integration for subsurface stratification of dam site with outlier analyses. Environmental Earth Sciences, 75(2), 168., https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-015-4931-4.

3. Chung, C. K., Kim, H. S.*, & Sun, C. G. (2014). Real-time assessment framework of spatial liquefaction hazard in port areas considering site-specific seismic response. Computers and Geotechnics, 61, 241-253., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2014.06.001.

2. Sun, C. G., Kim, H. S., Chung, C. K., & Chi, H. C.* (2014). Spatial zonations for regional assessment of seismic site effects in the Seoul metropolitan area. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 56, 44-56., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2013.10.003.

1. Kim, H. S., Kim, H. K., Shin, S. Y., & Chung, C. K.* (2012). Application of statistical geo-spatial information technology to soil stratification in the Seoul metropolitan area. Georisk: Assessment and Management of Risk for Engineered Systems and Geohazards, 6(4), 221-228., https://doi.org/10.1080/17499518.2012.744248.

Submitted Referred Journal Papers:

Under Review:

• Raksmey Thea, Kingsley Asare Boakye, Han-Saem Kim*, Changho Lee*. Stacked ensemble learning with geotechnical distance field features for the spatial prediction of consolidation settlement: A case study of Songdo New City. Engineering Geology

• Suho Cho and Han-Saem Kim*. Uncertainty-Aware Inventory-Scale Vulnerability Grading of Expressway Cut Slopes Using GIS-Derived Predictors and Comparative Clustering. Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment.

• Chang-Guk Sun, Moon-Gyo Lee, Taek-Kyu Chung, Han-Saem Kim*. Development of a GIS-based seismic site characterization tool integrating a standardized geotechnical knowledge database. Geomechanics and Engineering.

• Han-Saem Kim. Uncertainty assessment of proxy-indexing of site response parameters with sptail resolution of DEM in South Korea. Remote Sensing.

• Dongwoo Lim, Mijin Goo, Taeseo Ku*, Han-Saem Kim. Spatially Regularized Data Augmentation for Machine Learning-based Subsurface Characterization via Geospatial Interpolation. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment. 

In Preparation:

• Kim et al. SOM and ANN based liquefaction impact mapping using earthquake inventory occurred during the 2017 M5. 5 Pohang, South Korea, earthquake.

• Kim et al. Grid-based site classification map for quai-site-specific seismic site effects in South Korea.

• Kim et al. Data-driven-based global liquefaction hazard mapping.

• Kim et al. Quasi-site-specific prediction of shear wave velocity profile in South Korea.

• Kim et al. Spatial Characterization of SPT-based and Stratigraphy-based Vs Models in Seoul.

• Kim et al. Validation and Reliability-based Correction of SPT-based and Stratigraphy-based Vs Models Using Downhole Data in Seoul.

• Kim et al. Public Acceptance and Accessibility of Hydrogen Refueling Stations in Seoul: A Location–Allocation Modeling Approach.

19. 선창국, 조형익, 김한샘, & 이문교*. (2025). 한반도 동남부 주요 지진관측소에서의 다양한 지구물리 시험을 통한 원위치 지반특성 평가. 한국지진공학회, 29(1), 49-58.

18. 조수호, 방태완, 황범식, & 김한샘*. (2025). 깎기비탈면의 안정성 평가방법 개선을 위한 통계연구 II: 비탈면 상태평가 항목의 가중치 분석. Journal of the Korean GEO-environmental Society, 15-23. 

17. 방태완, 조수호, 김한샘, & 조완제. (2025). 깎기비탈면의 안정성 평가방법 개선을 위한 통계연구 I: 국내외 상태평가 기준의 비교. Journal of the Korean GEO-environmental Society, 5-13. 

16. 선창국, 조형익, 김한샘, & 이문교*. (2025). 한반도 동남부 주요 지진관측소에서의 다양한 지구물리 시험을 통한 원위치 지반특성 평가. Journal of the Earthquake Engineering Society of Korea, 29(1), 49-58.

15. 김한샘, 선창국*, & 하익수. (2023). 도시개발 영역 고정밀 공간지반모델의 지진 시 액상화 재해 및 지반 취약성 평가 활용. Journal of the Earthquake Engineering Society of Korea, 27(5), 221-230.

14. 지윤수, 김한샘*, 이문교, 조형익, & 선창국. (2021). MLP 기반의 서울시 3 차원 지반공간모델링 연구. 한국지반공학회논문집, 37(5), 47-63.

13. 송성완, 김한샘, & 조완제*. (2020). 전단저항강도비 산정 방법에 따른 액상화 평가의 변화. 한국지반환경공학회 논문집, 21(1), 13-19.

12. 강병주, 황범식, 김한샘, & 조완제*. (2019). 액상화 평가를 위한 지층심도 DB 구축 방안. 한국지반환경공학회 논문집, 20(3), 39-46.

11. 이보영, 황범식, 김한샘, & 조완제*. (2018). 이상치 분석을 통한 3 차원 지반정보 정밀도 향상 방안. 한국지반환경공학회 논문집, 19(2), 23-35.

10. 김한샘, 선창국*, 조형익, & 남지현. (2018). GIS 기반 경기도 광역영역의 부지지진응답 특성 및 연계 지진 취약지역 분석. 한국지반공학회논문집, 34(5), 19-35.

9. 선창국, & 김한샘*. (2016). GIS 기반 지반공간정보 추정을 통한 부지고유 지진응답 매개변수 기반 인천 지역의 부지분류. 한국지리정보학회지, 19(4), 17-35.

8. 이보영, 황범식, 김한샘, & 조완제*. (2016). 준설 물량 산출을 위한 지반정보 3 차원 가시화 프로그램 비교 평가. 한국지반환경공학회 논문집, 17(7), 35-42.

7. 김한샘, & 선창국*. (2016). 복합 공간데이터베이스 적용을 통한 해안 시설영역 지진 유발 지반재해의 가시적 평가. Journal of the Earthquake Engineering Society of Korea, 20(3), 171-180.

6. 김한샘, 김정준, & 정충기*. (2014). 수치지도를 활용한 탄성파탐사 자료와 시추조사 자료의 지구통계학적 통합 분석. 한국지반환경공학회 논문집, 15(3), 65-74.

5. 김한샘, 유승훈, 장인성, & 정충기*. (2012). 항만지역의 지반증폭 특성을 반영한 실시간 지진피해 평가방안 수립. 한국지반공학회논문집, 28(5), 55-65.

4. 김한샘, 김민기, 김준영, 김광래, & 정충기*. (2012). 해상기초 설계를 위한 시추조사와 물리탐사 자료의 지구통계학적 통합분석. 한국지반공학회논문집, 28(5), 109-120.

3. 천성호, 김한샘, 윤찬영, & 정충기*. (2011). 성토고 변화를 고려한 새로운 연약 지반 침하 예측 기법. 대한토목학회논문집 C, 31(5C), 155-162.

2. 김한샘, 김현기, 신시열, & 정충기*. (2011). 통계적 지반 공간 정보 기법을 이용한 지층구조 분석. 한국지반공학회논문집, 27(7), 59-68.

1. 최승호, 김한샘, 유승훈, 정충기*, & 장인성. (2011). 항만 구역 지진피해예측 평가방안에 관한 예비 연구. Journal of the Earthquake Engineering Society of Korea, 15(3), 45-55.

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2. Chang-Guk Sun ; Hyun-Ki Kim ; Han-Saem Kim. Site-specific outlier analysis of borehole datasets in Seoul, South Korea considering geostatistical optimization based on GIS, 19th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (Seoul).

3. Hyun-Ki Kim ; Han-Saem Kim, Engineering practice of risk assessment and management, 19th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (Seoul).

4. Chang-Guk Sun ; Choong-Ki Chung ; Han-Saem Kim. Real-time Assessment of Structure Seismic Fragility Considering Site-specific Site Response, 6th International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering (Christchurch, New Zealand).

5. Han-Saem Kim ; Hyun-Ki Kim, Optimizing Geotechnical Spatial Information by Utilizing Site-Specific Geostatistical Modeling, 7th International Symposium on Geotechnical Safety and Risk (ISGSR 2019).

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• 정충기, 김한샘, 한진태, 이준용, & 박두희. (2016). 기하학적 증폭계수를 고려한 지진시 산사태 재해도 도출방법 및 도출시스템. 1016636790000.

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