Kyeong Rok Ryu

Dr. Kyeong Rok Ryu is an Assistant Professor of Construction Management in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington. His research focuses on data-driven analysis models for construction project performance and societal impacts. He holds a PhD in Architecture - Construction Management from Texas A&M University, an MBA in Finance from Sogang University, and a BE in Architecture from Chungang University. His professional experience includes five years in real estate investment and asset management, alongside research at the Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements.

Research Interests:

• Financing and procurement for public roadway projects
• Performance management of transportation infrastructure
• Sustainable infrastructure planning
• Real estate and construction

Recent publications highlight innovations in construction materials (e.g., concrete compaction), AI-driven text mining for project management, and socio-geographic cost overrun analysis. He has secured grants totaling over $1.2M from TxDOT and federal programs for projects like UHP-FRC concrete splices and roadside vegetation benefits.

Grants & Awards:

• Lead investigator on $242K TxDOT grant for roadside vegetation benefits (2022-2024)
• Co-PI on $899K TxDOT grant for UHP-FRC concrete girder splices (2024-2027)
• Recipient of 2018 Web Master Appreciation Award (KACEMP)

Advising: Active dissertation chair for 3 PhD students and committee member for over 20 graduate researchers. Teaches construction scheduling, finance, and infrastructure planning courses.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with TxDOT and federal agencies on infrastructure innovation. Leads research groups in smart construction technologies and data analytics.