Young Joo Kim

Young Joo (Jasper) Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Operations & Management Department at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, affiliated with the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Management. She holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Project Management) from the University of Maryland, College Park (2022), an M.S. in Nuclear Power Plant Engineering from KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School (2015), and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Hanyang University (2009).

Her research focuses on project management, engineering leadership development, and innovative technologies like blockchain integration in construction. Key areas include contractor estimating behavior, bid analysis, and risk mitigation strategies in construction projects. Recent work explores BIM-blockchain applications and formative experiences shaping engineering executives.

Publications span 2020–2023, emphasizing quantitative and qualitative methods to address industry challenges like bid disputes and liquidity-claim relationships. No awards are listed, though her work highlights practical solutions for construction and project management sectors.

Dr. Kim’s advising and grants activities are not detailed here, but her educational background and industry expertise suggest strong ties to both academic and applied engineering contexts. No specific labs or teams are mentioned, though her research themes align with interdisciplinary collaboration in construction technology and management education.