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Soowon Chang is an Assistant Professor at the School of Construction Management Technology within the Purdue Polytechnic Institute. She holds a Ph.D. in Building Construction from Georgia Institute of Technology and multiple degrees from Ewha Womans University in South Korea. Her research focuses on smart cities, energy infrastructure transitions, generative design systems, and social equity in urban development. She teaches courses in BIM, sustainability, and construction management.
- Educations:
- Ph.D. Building Construction, Georgia Tech (2020)
- M.S. Architectural Engineering, Ewha Womans University (2016)
- B.S./B.A. Architectural Engineering & Management, Ewha Womans University (2014)
Her research interests include optimizing urban systems through disruptive technologies, energy infrastructure decarbonization, and equitable access to sustainable housing. Recent projects involve solar power integration in Indiana infrastructure and AI-driven EV charging station planning. She has secured grants from NSF, INDOT, and Purdue internal funds for projects addressing energy equity, EV infrastructure, and construction safety.
- Key Grants:
- NSF: Broadening Equitable Access to Energy-Efficient Housing (2023-2026)
- INDOT: Solar Power Systems in Right-of-Way (2023-2027)
Dr. Chang has received multiple awards including the 2023 Young Faculty Award and 2021 Best Impact Research Award. She actively contributes to professional societies like ASCE, ASEE, and serves as a guest editor for journals like Sustainable Cities and Society. Her lab (S2-HUB) explores human-urban-building interactions in smart cities.
