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Kinam Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Construction Management Program at the College of Technology, University of Houston. He teaches courses such as CNST 1361: Construction Management, CNST 4397: Cloud-based System in Construction Management, and CNST 6340: Best Practices in Construction Research.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA (2022)
- M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea (2016)
- B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea (2016)
Dr. Kim's research centers on leveraging emerging technologies to enhance construction project efficiency and safety. His work particularly emphasizes Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), computer vision, and wearable device systems to automate the acquisition, processing, and sharing of information across construction stakeholders. His focus areas include real-time safety monitoring and intelligent alert systems.
The available publication reflects a strong trend in applying IoT and signal processing to construction safety, particularly in work zone proximity detection. The research demonstrates technical rigor in developing and evaluating alert logic systems, contributing to smart construction and automated hazard prevention.
Scientific Awards:
- No awards listed.
Dr. Kim has contributed to innovation in construction safety through patented systems. He is actively involved in research and teaching within the construction technology domain. While no current students or grants are listed, his research output indicates engagement in applied, industry-relevant projects with potential for scalability.
Patents:
- Visualization of Safety Assessment System in Construction Site using Wearable Device (Patent #10-1715001, Mar. 4, 2017)
- System for Assessment of Safety Level at Construction Site based on Computer Vision (Patent #10-1674266, Nov. 2, 2016)
