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Seongchan Kim, Professor
Â鶹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»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
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