Christian Bock Hyeng

Christian Bock Hyeng serves as an Assistant Professor in the College of Built Environment at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, specializing in civil engineering and sustainable construction practices with significant contributions to STEM education research.

Education

• Ph.D. in Technical Sciences, Russian People's Friendship University (2006): Research on stress/strain in concrete thin shell construction with perforation using variation differential method
• M.S. in Civil Engineering, Russian Peoples' Friendship University (2002)
• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Russian Peoples' Friendship University (2000)

Research Focus

Dr. Bock Hyeng's work bridges sustainable construction materials and educational psychology, with dual expertise in biochar-based cement alternatives and STEM student motivation. His materials research pioneers agricultural waste utilization in concrete, directly addressing environmental sustainability in construction. Simultaneously, his educational studies examine resilience factors in undergraduate STEM education during crises, contributing significantly to pedagogical frameworks for challenging environments. Both research strands align with UN Sustainable Development Goals for sustainable cities and quality education.

Publication Trends

His recent publications (2020-2024) reveal a strategic interdisciplinary approach, merging civil engineering innovation with educational psychology. The biochar-cement research demonstrates technical rigor in sustainable materials development, while the 2024 STEM motivation study provides actionable insights for educational resilience, showing how construction engineering expertise informs educational methodology and vice versa.

Professional Engagement

Active in professional service since 2012 with documented contributions in 2012-2013 and 2015, Dr. Bock Hyeng teaches core built environment courses including Construction Materials, Environmental Control Systems, and Foundations Soil Mechanics. His teaching portfolio reflects integrated expertise across structural systems, sustainable materials, and construction documentation.