Prof. Jeong Tae Kim, Pukyong National University, South Korea
Dr. Jeong-Tae Kim is a distinguished professor and the BK21Four Chair at the Department of Ocean Engineering, Pukyong National University, South Korea. With a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University, Dr. Kim has led numerous innovative projects in structural health monitoring (SHM) and smart infrastructure. His research focuses on damage detection, system identification, and advanced SHM techniques including smart sensors and wireless networks. Since joining Pukyong National University in 1995, Dr. Kim has held significant roles such as head of the Department of Ocean Engineering and director of the Smart Infrastructure Technology Institute. He has been an editor-in-chief for Structural Monitoring and Maintenance and has published extensively, including six books and over 170 journal papers.
Professional Profile:
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Education
- Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Structural), Texas A&M University, USA, 1993
Thesis: Assessment of Relative Impact of Model Uncertainty on the Accuracy of Nondestructive Damage Detection in Structures
Advisor: Dr. N. Stubbs
- M.S. in Civil Engineering (Structural), Kangwon National University, Korea, 1986
Thesis: A Study on Fatigue Fracture Behavior of Butt Welded Joints of Steel Structures
Advisor: Dr. Y. Chung
- B.S. in Civil Engineering, Kangwon National University, Korea, 1984
Work Experience
- 1995-present
Professor, Department of Ocean Engineering, Pukyong National University, Korea
- 2014-present
Editor-in-Chief, Structural Monitoring and Maintenance, International Journal, Techno-Press, Korea
- 2016-present
Director, Smart Infrastructure Technology Institute (SITI), Pukyong National University, Korea
- 2017-present
Registered Trustee, International Association of Structural Engineering and Mechanics, Korea
- 2020-2024
Program Manager, BK21Four Program “Smart Marine-City Infrastructure for Disaster Mitigation and Prevention”, Granted by Ministry of Education, Korea
- 2016-2020
Board Member, Construction Technology Reviewing Committee, Busan Metro City, Korea
- 2014-2016
Department Head, Ocean Engineering Department, Pukyong National University, Korea
Awards and Achievements
- Commendation from Minister of Education (Deputy Prime Minister), Korea, 2016
- PKNU Academic Award, Pukyong National University, Korea, 2015
- Premier Professor Awards, Pukyong National University, Korea, 2008, 2009, 2011-2013
- Researcher of the Year, Pukyong National University, Korea, 2005 & 2020
- Outstanding Contribution Award, Korean Society of Ocean Engineering, 1997
- Member of the Korean Academy of Government-Funded Scholars, 2010-present
Publication top Notes:
Integrating the Capsule-like Smart Aggregate-Based EMI Technique with Deep Learning for Stress Assessment in Concrete
Structural Condition Assessment of Steel Anchorage Using Convolutional Neural Networks and Admittance Response
Smart Aggregate-Based Concrete Stress Monitoring via 1D CNN Deep Learning of Raw Impedance Signals
Capsule-Like Smart Aggregate with Pre-Determined Frequency Range for Impedance-Based Stress Monitoring
Raspberry Pi Platform Wireless Sensor Node for Low-Frequency Impedance Responses of PZT Interface
Corroded Bolt Identification Using Mask Region-Based Deep Learning Trained on Synthesized Data