Youngjin Park

Youngjin Park is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he also serves as Assistant Director of Infrastructure and Interim HighBay Director for the Engineering Research Center (EPIC). His roles focus on geotechnical engineering, sensor development, and structural monitoring.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2003
• M.S.C.E. in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering), Pusan National University, 1997
• B.S.C.E. in Civil Engineering, Pusan National University, 1991

Dr. Park specializes in geotechnical engineering with expertise in laboratory and field experimentation, sensors, instrumentation, and soil mechanics. His research includes resilient modulus testing, erosion protection of dams, development of digital twin technology for nuclear powerplant construction, and advanced sensor applications in soil-structure interaction analysis.

His publications highlight trends in geotechnical testing (e.g., filter performance for dams), structural digital twin implementation, soil behavior under cyclic loading, and sensor integration for infrastructure monitoring. Recent work emphasizes nuclear construction and data-driven resilience engineering.

Professional Affiliations:

• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
• American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

Dr. Park contributes to applied geotechnical engineering, develops laboratory equipment, and integrates digital twin technology for structural performance assessment. His work spans soil mechanics, sensor technology, and data visualization across civil and nuclear engineering.