PhD Candidate | University of Michigan | United States
Taeksang Kim received his bachelor’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Seoul National University in 2015 and his master’s in the same field from the same university in 2017. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan. Taeksang has professional experience as a site engineer at Daewoo E&C, contributing to significant projects like the Al-Faw breakwater in Iraq. His research focuses on hydraulic and coastal engineering, particularly safety design to prevent damage from natural events. He has published peer-reviewed papers, presented at international conferences, and received several scholarships and fellowships.
Profile
Scholar
Education 🎓
- Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan, Ongoing.
- Dual degree in Scientific Computing.
- Advisor: Jeremy Bricker.
- GPA: 3.90 / 4.00.
- M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University, Feb 2017.
- Thesis: “Determination of the Optimal Width of a Breakwater Caisson by Reliability-Based Design Optimization.”
- Advisor: Kyung-Duck Suh.
- GPA: 4.13 / 4.30.
- B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University, Feb 2015.
- Graduated Cum Laude.
- GPA: 3.72 / 4.30.
Experience 💼
Ph.D. Candidate, University of Michigan (2021-Present).
Research Assistant, Engineering Research Institute, Seoul National University (2019-2020).
Site Engineer, Daewoo E&C (2017-2018).
Research Interests 🔬
Taeksang Kim’s research interests lie in hydraulic and coastal engineering, focusing on nappe flow, scour depth estimation, dam-break waves, and computational fluid dynamics. His work aims to enhance safety designs to mitigate damage from natural events.
Awards 🏆
Ph.D. Scholarship, Fellowship awarded by the University of Michigan, Winter 2021.
Master’s Scholarship, Research Assistant Scholarship awarded by BrainKorea21 PLUS, 2016.
National Need-Based Scholarship, awarded by Seoul National University, Fall 2015.
National Scholarship for Science and Engineering, awarded by Korea Student Aid Foundation, 2013-2014.
Superior Academic Performance Award, awarded by Seoul National University, 2009.
Publications📚
Journal Articles:
Kim, T., Malherbe, J. N., Shimpalee, S., & Bricker, J. D. (2024). Sub-Nappe Air Cavity Pressure and Cavity Water Depth during Caisson Breakwater Overtopping by a Tsunami. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 12(7), 1135. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12071135
Zou, P., Kim, T., Bricker, J. D., & Uijttewaal, W. S. (2023). Assessment of Interfacial Turbulence Treatment Models for Free Surface Flows. Journal of Hydraulic Research, 61(5), 651-667. https://doi.org/10.1080/00221686.2023.2246925
Conference Papers:
Kim, T., Malherbe, J., Shimpalee, S., & Bricker, J. (2022). SUB-NAPPE AIR CAVITY PRESSURE DURING OVERFLOW OF A VERTICAL STRUCTURE. Coastal Engineering Proceedings, (37), 4-4. https://doi.org/10.9753/icce.v37.papers.4
Jayaratne, R., Balasubramaniam, N., Kim, T., & Bricker, J. (2022). FAILURE OF SEAWALLS DUE TO TSUNAMI-INDUCED SCOUR. Coastal Engineering Proceedings, (37), 72-72. https://doi.org/10.9753/icce.v37.structures.72
Dissertation:
Kim, T. S. (2017). Determination of Optimal Width of Breakwater Caisson by Reliability-Based Design Optimization. Seoul National University Graduate School, Seoul. Link