Sanghyeok Kang | Occupational Safety | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Sanghyeok Kang | Occupational Safety | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Incheon National University, South Korea.

Prof. Dr. Sang Hyeok Kang is a prominent figure in the field of Civil and Environmental Engineering, currently serving as a Professor at Incheon National University, South Korea. His office is located at Bldg. 8, Rm. 232 in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. Dr. Kang holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering & Management) from Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea. His dissertation work focused on the development of a GIS-based haul route planning methodology for earthwork, which integrates least cost path analysis and fuzzy membership functions to assist in construction planning.

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Education

Dr. Sang Hyeok Kang obtained his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering & Management) from Hanyang University in Seoul, South Korea, in August 2009. His dissertation, titled “Development of GIS-Based Haul Route Planning Methodology for Earthwork,” focused on creating a geographic information system (GIS)-based approach to optimize haul route planning and decision-making for earthwork projects. Prior to his Ph.D., Dr. Kang earned an M.S. in Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering & Management) from the same university in February 2005. His thesis, “Integration of Design and Construction Information Using GIS,” explored methods to integrate design and construction data to improve planning efficiency and scheduling accuracy in civil engineering projects. He completed his undergraduate studies in Civil Engineering at Hanyang University, graduating in February 2003.

Experience

Dr. Kang has extensive research experience across several renowned institutions. At Incheon National University, he focuses on geographic information system-based evaluation methods for accessibility of social infrastructure facilities, unmanned aerial vehicle and image processing applications to construction site monitoring, and remote collaboration using mixed reality. He also served as a Research Scholar at the Safe Transportation Research & Education Center, UC Berkeley, and as a Research Fellow at the Construction & Economy Research Institute of Korea (CERIK).

Research Interests

Dr. Kang’s research primarily revolves around the integration of geographic information systems (GIS) with civil engineering practices, focusing on transportation safety, construction site monitoring, and sustainable urban planning. He is particularly interested in analyzing factors affecting traffic collisions and urbanization, developing GIS-based tools for safety planning, and exploring unmanned vehicle applications in construction. His work aims to improve the efficiency and safety of civil engineering projects through advanced technological solutions.

Awards and Honors

Prof. Dr. Kang has been recognized for his contributions to the field with several awards. Notable among them is the Excellence in GIS Research Award from the Korean Society of Civil Engineers, which acknowledges his pioneering work in integrating GIS with construction management practices. His innovative approaches to transportation safety and urban planning have also earned him accolades from international and national bodies.

Publications

“Long-term Trends in Construction Engineering and Management Research in Korea”

Authors: Kang, S., Kang, Y., Kim, S.

Citations: 3

Year: 2023

Journal: KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, Volume: 27(5), Pages: 1883–1897

“Development of a Remote Collaboration System for Interactive Communication with Building Information Model in Mixed Reality”

Authors: Cho, J., Kim, S., Kim, N., Kang, S.

Citations: 4

Year: 2022

Journal: Applied Sciences (Switzerland), Volume: 12(17), Article: 8738

“Temporal analysis of the frequency of accidents associated with construction equipment”

Authors: Jung, H., Choi, B., Kang, S., Kang, Y.

Citations: 10

Year: 2022

Journal: Safety Science, Volume: 153, Article: 105817

“Gis-based evaluation method for accessibility of social infrastructure facilities”

Authors: Yhee, H., Kim, S., Kang, S.

Citations: 16

Year: 2021

Journal: Applied Sciences (Switzerland), Volume: 11(12), Article: 5581

“Factors Affecting Crash Involvement of Commercial Vehicle Drivers: Evaluation of Commercial Vehicle Drivers’ Characteristics in South Korea”

Authors: Lee, J., Yeo, J., Yun, I., Kang, S., Zeng, Q.

Citations: 13

Year: 2020

Journal: Journal of Advanced Transportation, Article: 5868379

“An Alternative Way to Determine Overall Performance of Infrastructure — A Case Study of Korean Infrastructure Facilities”

Authors: Kang, S., Park, S., Seo, J.

Citations: 0

Year: 2019

Journal: KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, Volume: 23(4), Pages: 1466–1472

“Development of smart helmet for monitoring construction resources based on image matching method”

Authors: Kang, S., Kim, S., Choi, B., Park, M.-W., Suh, W.

Citations: 2

Year: 2019

Journal: Journal of Imaging Science and Technology, Volume: 63(3), Article: 030403

“Feasibility study of the unmanned-aerial-vehicle radio-frequency identification system for localizing construction materials on large-scale open sites”

Authors: Kang, S., Park, M.-W., Suh, W.

Citations: 8

Year: 2019

Journal: Sensors and Materials, Volume: 31(5), Pages: 1449–1465

“A Multi-level Analysis of the Relationship Between Urban Built Environment and Severe Injury Traffic Crashes”

Authors: Jang, K., Kim, K., Kim, H.Y., Kang, S.

Citations: 3

Year: 2018

Journal: KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, Volume: 22(4), Pages: 1427–1435

“An alternative way to measure the degree of sprawl and development patterns in Austin, TX”

Authors: Lee, H.K., Kim, H.Y., Kang, S.

Citations: 0

Year: 2017

Journal: Area, Volume: 49(4), Pages: 486–494

Conclusion

Sang Hyeok Kang is an excellent candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award due to his strong educational background, innovative research contributions, active involvement in high-impact publications, and extensive experience in leading research centers. His work not only advances the field of civil engineering and construction management but also addresses critical issues related to safety and efficiency in infrastructure projects.