Biography
Dr. Kim is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering as well as a Professional Engineer (P.E.). His research includes the application of Harmony Search Optimization with a big database to civil infrastructures like steel components, reinforced concrete components, and Fiber composite components with buildings and bridges. TMD applications to the existing structures and deep foundations for lateral vibrations due to wind and seismic loadings.
Research Interests
- Applications of Harmony Search (Optimization) with a big database and TMD applications to the existing structures and the deep foundations.
Courses Taught
Number | Name | Level |
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CEE 4211 | Bridge Engineering | Undergraduate |
CEE 4421 | Structural Dynamics | Undergraduate |
CEE 4431 | Behavior and Design of Steel Structures | Undergraduate |
CEE 4446 | Senior Design Project I for Civil Engineering | Undergraduate |
CEE 4447 | Senior Design Project I for Environmental Engineering | Undergraduate |
CMT 4335 | Steel and Wood Structures | Undergraduate |
CMT 4336 | Concrete and Masonry Design | Undergraduate |
ENGR 4296 | Capstone Senior Design Project | Undergraduate |
ENGR 4996 | Honors Capstone Senior Design Project | Undergraduate |
CEE 5211 | Bridge Design | Graduate |
CEE 5421 | Structural Dynamics | Graduate |
CEE 5431 | Behavior and Design of Steel Structures | Graduate |
Selected Publications
Featured
Ocak, A., IÅıkdaÄ, Ã., BekdaÅ, G., Nigdeli, S.M., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2024). Prediction of Damping Capacity Demand in Seismic Base Isolators via Machine Learning. Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, 138(3), 2899-2924. Tech Science Press. doi: 10.32604/cmes.2023.030418.
BekdaÅ, G., Cakiroglu, C., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2022). Optimization and Predictive Modeling of Reinforced Concrete Circular Columns. Materials (Basel), 15(19). Switzerland. 10.3390/ma15196624
BekdaÅ, G., Cakiroglu, C., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2022). Optimal Dimensioning of Retaining Walls Using Explainable Ensemble Learning Algorithms. Materials (Basel), 15(14). Switzerland. 10.3390/ma15144993
Yousif, S., Saka, M.P., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2022). Optimum Design of Reinforced Concrete Folded Plate Structures to ACI 318-11 Using Soft Computing Algorithm. MATHEMATICS, 10(10). 10.3390/math10101668
Cakiroglu, C., Islam, K., BekdaÅ, G., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2022). Interpretable Machine Learning Algorithms to Predict the Axial Capacity of FRP-Reinforced Concrete Columns. Materials (Basel), 15(8). Switzerland. 10.3390/ma15082742
Bekdas, G., Nigdeli, S.M., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2022). Modified Harmony Search Algorithm-Based Optimization for Eco-Friendly Reinforced Concrete Frames. SUSTAINABILITY, 14(6). 10.3390/su14063361
Ocak, A., Nigdeli, S.M., Bekdas, G., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2022). Adaptive Harmony Search for Tuned Liquid Damper Optimization under Seismic Excitation. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL, 12(5). 10.3390/app12052645
Ocak, A., Bekdas, G., Nigdeli, S.M., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2022). Optimization of Tuned Liquid Damper Including Different Liquids for Lateral Displacement Control of Single and Multi-Story Structures. BUILDINGS, 12(3). 10.3390/buildings12030377
Uray, E., Carbas, S., Geem, Z.W., & Kim, S. (2022). Parameters Optimization of Taguchi Method Integrated Hybrid Harmony Search Algorithm for Engineering Design Problems. MATHEMATICS, 10(3). 10.3390/math10030327
Bekdas, G., Cakiroglu, C., Islam, K., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2022). Optimum Design of Cylindrical Walls Using Ensemble Learning Methods. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL, 12(4). 10.3390/app12042165
Cakiroglu, C., Islam, K., BekdaÅ, G., Kim, S., & Geem, Z. (2021). CO
2 emission optimization of concrete-filled steel tubular rectangular stub columns using metaheuristic algorithms. Sustainability (Switzerland), 13(19). doi: 10.3390/su131910981.Cakiroglu, C., Islam, K., BekdaÅ, G., Kim, S., & Geem, Z. (2021). Metaheuristic optimization of laminated composite plates with cut-outs. Coatings, 11(10). doi: 10.3390/coatings11101235.
Park, S., Yoon, D., Kim, S., & Geem, Z. (2021). Deep neural network applied to joint shear strength for exterior RC beam-column joints affected by cyclic loadings. Structures, 33, 1819-1832. doi: 10.1016/j.istruc.2021.05.031.
Toklu, Y., Bekdas, G., Yücel, M., Nigdeli, S., Kayabekir, A., Kim, S., & Geem, Z. (2021). Total potential optimization using metaheuristic algorithms for solving nonlinear plane strain systems. Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 11(7). doi: 10.3390/app11073220.
Yücel, M., Kayabekir, A., BekdaÅ, G., Nigdeli, S., Kim, S., & Geem, Z. (2021). Adaptive-hybrid harmony search algorithm for multi-constrained optimum eco-design of reinforced concrete retaining walls. Sustainability (Switzerland), 13(4), 1-20. doi: 10.3390/su13041639.
Arama, Z., Kayabekir, A., BekdaÅ, G., Kim, S., & Geem, Z. (2021). The usage of the harmony search algorithm for the optimal design problem of reinforced concrete retaining walls. Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 11(3), 1-28. doi: 10.3390/app11031343.
Cakiroglu, C., BekdaÅ, G., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2020). Optimisation of Shear and LateralâTorsional Buckling of Steel Plate Girders Using Meta-Heuristic Algorithms. Applied Sciences, 10(10), 3639-3639. MDPI AG. 10.3390/app10103639
Nigdeli, S., Bekdas, G., Kim, S., & Geem, Z. (2015). A novel harmony search based optimization of reinforced concrete biaxially loaded columns. Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 54(6), 1097-1109. doi: 10.12989/sem.2015.54.6.1097.
(2012). Special Applications of Photogrammetry. In Array, InTech. doi: 10.5772/1946.
Kim, S. & Aboutaha, R.S. (2004). Finite element analysis of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) strengthened reinforced concrete beams. Computers and Concrete, 1(4), 401-416. doi: 10.12989/cac.2004.1.4.401.
Kim, S. & Aboutaha, R. (2004). Ductility of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) strengthened reinforced concrete beams: Experimental investigation. Steel and Composite Structures, 4(5), 333-353. doi: 10.12989/scs.2004.4.5.333.
Recent
Aydın, Y., Nigdeli, S.M., BekdaÅ, G., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2024). A Review of Metaheuristic-Based Optimum Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures. In Advances in Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering (pp. 116-151). IGI Global. doi: 10.4018/979-8-3693-2161-4.ch006.
Aydın, Y., Nigdeli, S.M., BekdaÅ, G., Kim, S., & Geem, Z.W. (2024). A Review of Metaheuristic-Based Optimum Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures. In Advances in Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering (pp. 116-151). IGI Global. doi: 10.4018/979-8-3693-2161-4.ch006.