Hyojin Kim

Hyojin Kim is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the Hillier College of Architecture and Design, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). She also coordinates the Joint Ph.D. Program in Urban Systems. Previously, she served as an Assistant Professor at the Catholic University of America from 2013 to 2019. Dr. Kim holds a Ph.D. in Architecture from Texas A&M University (2012), an M.S. in Housing and Interior Design from Yonsei University (2006), and a B.S. in Housing and Interior Design from Yonsei University (2004).

Her research focuses on building energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality (IEQ), and next-generation built environments. Key projects include collaborations with NIST, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Samsung Electronics, and SmithGroupJJR, evaluating advanced low-energy systems and technologies. She has secured funding from NIST, U.S. Department of Energy, and ASHRAE, among others, and has authored over 40 peer-reviewed papers and technical reports.

Dr. Kim actively contributes to professional organizations: Chair of ASHRAE GPC 45P on Whole Building Performance, Vice Chair of TC 4.7 Energy Calculations, and Research Subcommittee Chair for TC 7.6 Building Energy Performance. She also serves on the ASHRAE GPC 14 Measurement of Energy Savings.

Awarded the 2020 ASHRAE Distinguished Service Award, her work emphasizes practical applications of energy-efficient technologies and standards. Her research spans hotel energy management, school building performance, and thermal comfort metrics. She leads initiatives to bridge academic research with industry practices through interdisciplinary collaborations.

Her advisory and grant activities include managing NJIT’s research strategy and overseeing the Ph.D. program in Urban Systems. She has advised numerous projects funded by federal agencies and industry partners, focusing on building codes, energy retrofits, and sustainable design methodologies.

Dr. Kim’s lab focuses on real-world validation of energy models and IEQ technologies. She collaborates with the ASHRAE Task Force to develop global thermal comfort databases and performance measurement protocols, ensuring alignment between research and industry standards.