Seongchan Kim

Seongchan Kim is a Professor at the School of Engineering and Technology (SET) at Western Illinois University (WIU). He is affiliated with the Construction and Technology Management program, where he teaches courses related to construction systems, architectural design, and sustainable practices. His academic leadership focuses on integrating technology into education and promoting critical thinking through case studies.

• Ph.D. in Architecture from Texas A&M University (2006)
• M.Sc. in Architectural Engineering from Yonsei University (2000)
• B.Sc. in Architectural Engineering from Dongguk University (1998)

Research Interests:

• Building energy simulation for energy efficiency strategies
• Machine learning applications in energy use prediction
• BIM (Building Information Modeling) for construction visualization
• Optimization of building design via BIM-machine learning integration
• Urban planning regulations for sustainable development

Teaching Portfolio: Courses include Construction Documents and Plan Reading, Residential/Commercial Architectural Design, Green and Sustainable Construction, and Construction Estimating.