School of Engineering and Technology

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY


Seongchan Kim, Professor

Seongchan Kim, Professor

WIU Knoblauch Hall 338
(309) 298-1091
S-Kim7@wiu.edu

Biography

Ph.D. 2006, Architecture, Texas A&M University, College Station

M.Sc. 2000, Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea

B.Sc. 1998, Architectural Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul, Korea

Academic Interests

  • Encourage critical thinking through case studies and problem-based learning that require students to apply their knowledge.
  • Encourage students to understand the underlying concepts and theories to support their field of study.
  • Integrating technology into the curriculum to help students develop technical skills applicable to their future professions.
  • Provide students with opportunities to work on real-world projects that allow them to apply their knowledge and abilities.

Research Interests

  • Employing building energy simulation and machine learning to improve the prediction of building energy use to suggest energy efficiency strategies.
  • Using BIM (Building Information Modeling) to visualize the construction project.
  • Integrating BIM and machine learning algorithms to optimize the building design and operations.
  • Analyzing the impact of urban planning regulations to promote sustainable development.

Courses Taught at WIU

  • CSTM 230 Construction Documents and Plan Reading
  • CSTM 234: Construction Systems and Concepts
  • CSTM 301: Residential Architectural Design
  • CSTM 302: Commercial Architectural Design
  • CSTM 337: Electrical and Mechanical Systems
  • CSTM 430: Construction Estimating
  • CSTM 440: Green and Sustainable Construction