People

Professor

  • Kwang Yeom Kim

    Profile • B.S. Seoul National University (1997)
    • M.S. Seoul National University (1999)
    • Ph.D. Seoul National University (2007)
    • Prof. Korea Maritime & Ocean University (2019~)

    Career • Korea Institute of Civil Engineering(KICT), Researcher
    • UST Professor
    • Helmholtz Potsdam GFZ(Germany), Visiting Scientist

    Research • Deep learning based crack detection
    • Automation of tunnel face assessment using Deep Learning Algorithm
    • Geothermal Energy - Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS)
    • Rock dynamics (blasting, drilling, micro seismicity and etc.)
    • Optimization of management for deep drilling and excavation
    • Investigation of hydraulic fracturing mechanism
    • Anisotropic characteristics of rock & other materials
    • Hydraulic fracturing for shale gas production and control of induced microseismicity
    • Material characterization based on particle shape and size distribution
    • Characterization of micro-scale material behavior using X-ray computed tomography

Researcher

  • Melvin Diaz

    Career • B.S. San Carlos University (2019)
    • M.S. & Ph.D. University of Science and Technology (2020)
    • Researcher. Korea Maritime & Ocean University (2020~2026)

    Research • Development of Deep Geothermal Energy
    • Injection Planning for Hydraulic Fracturing and Analysis of Induced Seismicity
    • Sample Analysis Using X-ray CT
    • Characterization of Engineered Barrier Materials for Subsurface Storage
    • Performance Evaluation and Prediction of Deep Drilling

Student

  • Sang Seob Kim

    Career • B.S. Korea Maritime & Ocean University
    • M.S. Korea Maritime & Ocean University
    • Ph.D. Student. Korea Maritime & Ocean University
    • CEO, TAS Inc.

    Research • AI-based Characterization of Rock Mass Discontinuities
    • Characterization of Rock Mass Discontinuities Using 3D Point Cloud Data
    • Investigation of Fault Reactivation in Deep Rock Masses via Coupled Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical (THM) Analysis

  • Gyung Won Lee

    Career • B.S. Korea Maritime & Ocean University
    • M.S. Korea Maritime & Ocean University
    • Ph.D. Student. Korea Maritime & Ocean University

    Research • Analysis of Engineered Barrier Material Behavior under Thermo-Hydro-Physical Processes Using X-ray CT
    • AI-based Evaluation of Rock Mass Properties (Rock Strength)

  • Tae Hyeon Kim

    Career • B.S. Korea Maritime & Ocean University
    • M.S. Korea Maritime & Ocean University
    • Ph.D. Student. Korea Maritime & Ocean University

    Research • Characterization of Rock Discontinuity Roughness
    • Investigation of Fault Reactivation in Deep Rock Masses via Coupled Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical (THM) Analysis

  • Chan Jae Jeong

    Career • B.S. Korea Maritime & Ocean University
    • M.S. Student. Korea Maritime & Ocean University

    Research • AI-based Prediction of Rate of Penetration (ROP)
    • AI-based Prediction and Optimization of TBM Advance Rate

  • Hwi Hun Park

    Career • B.S. Korea Maritime & Ocean University
    • M.S. Student. Korea Maritime & Ocean University

    Research • AI-based Evaluation of Rock Mass Properties in Tunneling

  • Ha Jung Je

    Career • B.S. Korea Maritime & Ocean University
    • M.S. Student. Korea Maritime & Ocean University

    Research • Material Analysis Using X-ray CT
    • X-ray CT-based 3D Image Analysis for Permeability Estimation

  • Woo Jin Kim

    Career • B.S. Student Korea Maritime & Ocean University

    Research • Physics-based Synthetic Muck Pile Data Generation and Simulation-based Data Augmentation
    • Automatic Estimation and Quantitative Evaluation of Rock Fragment Size Distribution

  • Daniel Sim

    Career • B.S. Student Korea Maritime & Ocean University

    Research • Key Block Analysis Using Discrete Fracture Networks (DFN)
    • Geo-modeling for Forward Prediction of Rock Properties

  • Jun Yong Lee

    Career • B.S. Student Korea Maritime & Ocean University

    Research • Evaluation of Groundwater Conditions Using Thermal Imaging

  • Tae Jeong Kim

    Career • B.S. Student Korea Maritime & Ocean University

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  • Chae Hyeon Lee

    Career • B.S. Student Korea Maritime & Ocean University

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  • Soo Bin Lee

    Career • B.S. Student Korea Maritime & Ocean University

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  • So Min Lee

    Career • B.S. Student Korea Maritime & Ocean University

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Alumni

  • Joo Yeon Kim

    Career • B.S. Korea Maritime & Ocean University
    • M.S. Korea Maritime & Ocean University
    • Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) (2022~2023)

    Research • Experimental Design for Optimization of Gas Hydrate Production via Depressurization and Thermal Injection, and X-ray CT-based Analysis

  • Seo Hyeon Yun

    Career • B.S. Korea Maritime & Ocean University
    • M.S. Korea Maritime & Ocean University
    • CHUNWOO Cunstruction Management Co., LTD. (2025~)

    Research • Geo-modeling: Visualization of Geotechnical Properties and Data Interpolation
    • 3D Sample Analysis Using X-ray CT

  • Min Sub Lim

    Career • B.S. Korea Maritime & Ocean University
    • M.S. Korea Maritime & Ocean University
    • HJ Shipbuilding & Construction, Construction Division (2025~)

    Research • Study on the Setting Characteristics of Cement-Sodium Silicate Grout Depending on Salinity

  • Dae Yeong Kim

    Career • B.S. Korea Maritime & Ocean University
    • M.S. Korea Maritime & Ocean University
    • Korea Mine Rehabilitation and Mineral Resources Corporation (KOMIR) (2025~)

    Research • AI-based Rock Mineral Classification Using X-ray CT Imagery
    • Evaluation of Anisotropy and Indirect Estimation of In-situ Stress Using Drill Cores

  • Soo Min Seo

    Career • B.S. Student Korea Maritime & Ocean University

    Research • Geometry Generation and Numerical Analysis

  • Nam Gyu Ha

    Career • B.S. Student Korea Maritime & Ocean University

    Research • Analysis of Rock Fragment Size Distribution

  • Dan Woo Kim

    Career • B.S. Student Korea Maritime & Ocean University

    Research • Investigation of Fault Reactivation in Deep Rock Masses via Coupled Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical (THM) Analysis