Dongwook Kim | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Dongwook Kim | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Civil Smart Engineering Team at DL E&C South Korea

Dongwook Kim, Ph.D., is a Senior Manager in the Civil Smart Engineering Team at DL E&C, Seoul, Korea. With a profound academic background in civil engineering, he specializes in modular construction, composite structures, and BIM technologies. Dr. Kim has significantly contributed to smart construction advancements, earning a reputation as an expert in integrating cutting-edge machine learning and digital engineering practices. His collaborative initiatives span industry, government, and academia, aiming to revolutionize infrastructure development. A prolific contributor to technical committees and academic forums, he is deeply involved in shaping national BIM standards and promoting smart construction technologies.

Publication Profile

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🎓Education

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (2011-2016) – Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea (GPA: 4.41/4.50). M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering (2007-2009) – Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea (GPA: 4.31/4.50). B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering (2001-2007) – Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea (GPA: 3.65/4.50).

💼Experience

Dr. Kim has extensive experience in civil engineering, holding key roles at DL E&C, Daelim Industrial Co., and Chungsuk Engineering. As a Senior Manager, he spearheads initiatives in BIM and smart construction technologies. His academic tenure includes serving as a Research and Teaching Assistant at Chung-Ang University, where he contributed to composite structures research. Dr. Kim’s expertise extends to technical advisory roles, guiding infrastructure and digital construction projects.

🏆Awards and Honors

Chairperson for Construction BIM Standards Curriculum Development (2024). Numerous roles in national BIM committees, shaping Korea’s digital construction policies. Recognized for excellence in smart construction technologies through advisory and academic achievements.

🔬Research Focus

Dr. Kim’s research spans modular construction, composite structures, and BIM technologies. He explores machine learning applications, smart construction innovations, and digital engineering. His focus is on modular CFT columns, fast construction using BIM, and enhancing infrastructure design with AI integration.

Conclusion

Dr. Dongwook Kim’s outstanding academic credentials, substantial contributions to smart construction, and active role in shaping BIM standards make him a prime candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His continuous involvement in cutting-edge projects and technical committees demonstrates his leadership in the transformation of the civil engineering industry. With some focused attention on integrating newer technological advancements, particularly in AI, his research has the potential to drive significant innovation in the construction sector.

Publications

  1. Cyclic Performance of Prefabricated Bridge Piers with Concrete-Filled Steel Tubes and Improved Bracing Connection Detail
    Journal: Applied Sciences
    Date: 2024-12-17
    DOI: 10.3390/app142411810
    Contributors: Dongwook Kim, Chi-Ho Jeon, Ki-Tae Park

 

  1. Soil Sharing and Equipment Operations Through Digitalization of Large-Scale Earthworks
    Journal: Buildings
    Date: 2024-12-15
    DOI: 10.3390/buildings14123981
    Contributors: Dongwook Kim

 

  1. An Experimental Study on the Deterioration Behaviour of External Tendons Due to Corrosion
    Journal: KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering
    Date: 2023-12
    DOI: 10.1007/s12205-023-0316-5
    Contributors: Dongwook Kim, Chi-Ho Jeon, Chang-Su Shim

 

elyas bayat | Structural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. elyas bayat |Structural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

👨‍🏫Profile Summary

With a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from Genoa University and extensive academic and professional experiences, I specialize in structural design, vibration analysis, and construction management. Proficient in software like SAP2000 and ANSYS, I’ve collaborated on diverse projects, including bridge design and dynamic response assessment of floor structures. As a Structural Design Engineer and Construction Project Manager, I’ve demonstrated leadership and technical prowess, earning recognition such as the Young Researcher Award. Committed to excellence, I bring a blend of research acumen, teaching proficiency, and practical expertise to advance engineering solutions and contribute effectively to the field.

🌐 Professional Profiles

 

 

📚 Education

Genoa University, Genoa, Italy Jan 2022 – Jan 2023, Department of Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering (DICCA), Research Associate in Structural Engineering, Supervisor: Prof. Maria Pia Repetto, Project Subject: Inspection, maintenance, and safety of existing bridges in Genoa, Utilizing a Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) approach introduced by the Italian Welding Institute, Performing a risk assessment of structural components in a selected set of bridges. Genoa University, Genoa, Italy Nov 2019 – Sep 2023, Department of Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering (DICCA), Ph.D. Student in Structural Engineering, Supervisor: Prof. Federica Tubino, Thesis Subject: Vibration serviceability assessment of lightweight floor structures subjected to human-induced excitation, Investigating the dynamic response of floors under single pedestrian walking load: a deterministic approach, Investigating the dynamic response of floors under single pedestrian walking load: a probabilistic approach, Investigating the dynamic response of floors under multi-pedestrian walking loads: a probabilistic approach, Vibration serviceability assessment of real floor structures. Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran Sep 2013 – Nov 2015, Department of Structural Engineering M.Sc. Student in Structural Engineering, Thesis Subject: Performance Evaluation of Passive Tuned Mass Dampers for Reduction of Bridges Traffic Vibrations. Tafresh University, Tafresh, Iran Sep 2008 – Oct 2012, Department of Civil Engineering, B.Sc. Student in Civil Engineering, Final Research Project: Monotonic undrained triaxial tests for saturated sand and sand-silt mixtures’ shear strength

🎓 Academic Experiences

Teaching civil engineering courses, Sep 2018 – Jun 2019, Payam-e-Golpayegan Institute of Higher Education, Golpayegan, Iran, Courses: Design of Steel Structures, Bridge Engineering, Cost Estimation in Project Management, Concrete Technology Lab. Research collaboration, Feb 2016 – Mar 2017, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, Research Subject: Damage and vulnerability assessment of RC buildings subjected to blast loading near the building

🏗️ Work Experiences

Structural Design Engineer Nov 2017 – Present Zelzeleh Mohaseb Office, Khomein, Markazi, Iran Engineering the structural design of concrete and steel buildings Utilizing design software, computer-aided design (CAD), and other tools for design plans. Construction Site Engineer Nov 2017 – Nov 2019 Zelzeleh Mohaseb Office, Khomein, Markazi, Iran Supervising construction operations on site for building projects Performing regular inspections to verify adherence to technical drawings, standards, and safety regulations. Construction Project Manager Oct 2016 – Oct 2017. Zelzeleh Mohaseb Office, Khomein, Markazi, Iran Overseeing and coordinating all aspects of construction for building projects Planning, budget management, team coordination, quality control, and client communication Bridge Design Engineer Mar 2016 – Aug 2016. Arces Pol Pars Company, Tehran, Iran Becoming familiar with bridge design codes and standards Collaborating with senior engineers to contribute to the design of bridges

🛠️ Technical Skills

  • Software & Tools: SAP2000, ETABS, CSIBridge, ANSYS, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, AutoCAD, SketchUp
  • Programming Skills: MATLAB, Fortran
  • Other: MS Office, LaTeX, Windows

🏆 Honors & Awards

Young Researcher Award Sep 2021 9th International Conference on Experimental Vibration Analysis for Civil Engineering Structures, Tokyo, Japan. Ph.D. Scholarship Sep 2019 Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, Mechanics and Materials, Genoa University, Genoa, Italy Ranked among the top 1% July 2013 National graduate entrance exam for Master of Science studies, Iran

📜 Certificates

Structural Design Engineer Certificate (Nov 2017), Construction Site Engineer Certificate (Nov 2017), Membership in the Australian Association for Steel-Concrete Composite Structures (July 2019), Attendee at XI International Conference on Structural Dynamics (EURODYN 2020), Athens, Greece, Attendee at the webinar “Human-Induced Floor Vibrations; Controlling the Bounce” (Feb 2022), RWDI constructing engineering, Completion of courses during the Ph.D. program (Nov 2019- Nov 2022), Genoa University, Genoa, Italy

📚Top Noted Publication

  1. Title: Dynamic response assessment of floors under multi-pedestrian walking loads: a probabilistic analysis
    Journal: Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing (Accepted)

 

  1. Title: Human-induced vibrations of floors: A probabilistic approach
    Journal: Engineering Structures
    Volume: 300
    Year: 2024
    Page: 117198

 

  1. Title: Dynamic response of floors induced by a single walking pedestrian: deterministic and probabilistic approaches
    Conference: XII International Conference on Structural Dynamics (EURODYN), 2023

 

  1. Title: Dynamic response of floors induced by a single walking pedestrian including walking path variability
    Journal: Structures
    Volume: 46
    Year: 2022
    Pages: 1280–1292

 

  1. Title: Vibration serviceability assessment of a historic suspension footbridge
    Journal: Buildings
    Volume: 12
    Year: 2022
    Pages: 732

 

  1. Title: Dynamic characterization and vibration serviceability assessment of a historic suspension footbridge
    Conference: 11th International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management (IABMAS), 2022

 

  1. Title: Experimental and numerical characterization of the dynamic behaviour of a historic suspension footbridge
    Conference: 9th International Conference on Experimental Vibration Analysis for Civil Engineering Structures (EVACES), 2021

 

  1. Title: Numerical performance assessment of Tuned Mass Dampers to mitigate traffic-induced vibrations of a steel box-girder bridge
    Journal: Structural Engineering and Mechanics
    Volume: 78
    Issue: 2
    Year: 2021
    Pages: 125-134