Seongchan Kim, Professor

School of Engineering and Technology

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

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

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.

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.