Welcome Message
that Provides Safety and Happiness to People Through construction R&D, the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology is committed to solving issues related to the everyday, creating jobs and contributing to innovative growth. President, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology
The Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) is Korea’s only government-funded research institute in the area of construction technology. Drawing on the unrivaled R&D capacities we have accumulated over upwards of 40 years, we are an institution dedicated to our social roles and responsibilities as a body for research.
The KICT is on the cusp of a new beginning, as we intend to transform our operations as follows. First, we will engage aggressively in research to resolve national-level issues that are intimately associated with the quality of life of the Korean people: smart cities, future road infrastructures, responding to climate change-induced disasters, and reducing airborne fine dust (fine particulate matter).
Furthermore, through preemptive R&D initiatives in areas associated with the national grand strategy such as the Digital New Deal and the Green New Deal, we will assume a leading role in enhancing the national competitiveness, furthering the growth of technology, nurturing a high added value construction industry, and fostering the growth of small and medium enterprises.
Lastly, we will implement advanced R&D systems, nurture global R&D talent, and foster global leaders. Through the world-class research achievements and prestigious research groups, we will assume a global construction technology leadership role.
Furthering the national happiness and resolving global issues through construction technology is the dream of “K-Construction”, and the mission of the KICT.
We thank you for your continued interest and support.
Career
Academic Career
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Mar. 1978 ~ Feb. 1982
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Seoul National University
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Mar. 1982 ~ Feb. 1984
Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering (structural), Seoul National University
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Mar. 1984 ~ Aug. 1992
Ph.D in Civil Engineering (structural), Seoul National University
Professional Experience
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Apr. 1984 ~ Present
Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (Senior Research Fellow)
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Feb. 2006 ~ Jul. 2007
Head of Planning and Coordination Division, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology
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Aug. 2011 ~ Aug. 2013
Director of Department of Infrastructure Research and SOC Performance Research Center, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology
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Aug. 2013 ~ Jan. 2015
Senior Director of Research, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology
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Jan. 2019.01 ~ Apr. 2021
Chair, Special Committee on South and North Korean Infrastructure, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology
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Jan. 2016 ~ Dec. 2017
Vice Chairman, Korean Society of Civil Engineers (in charge of construction policy forum and construction standards)
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Feb. 2015 ~ Feb. 2017
Member, Advisory Committee, National Assembly Research Service
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Jan. 2002 ~ Dec. 2003
Member, Advisory Committee, Board of Audit and Inspection
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Jun. 2013 ~ Dec. 2015
Member, Land Infrastructure and Transport Committee, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
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Jun. 2020 ~ Present
Chairman, Steering Committee, Korean Peninsula Infrastructure Forum
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Mar. 2011 ~ Present
Advisor on offshore bridge technologies, Iksan Construction and Management Administration, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
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2000 ~ 2001
2006 ~ 2007,
2010 ~ 2011,
2015,
2020 ~ PresentMember of Central Construction Technology Review Committee, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
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Mar. 2013 ~ Present
Member, Working Committee on National Standards
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Nov. 2014 ~ Present
Vice Chairman, Korean Institute of Bridge and Structural Engineers
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Jan. 2017 ~ Present
Full member, National Academy of Engineering of Korea
Awards
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Order of Science and Technology Merit (Hyeoksin Medal) (2023)
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Scientist of the Month (Sep. 2020, Ministry of Science and ICT, National Research Foundation of Korea)
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Named among Top 100 National R&D Achievements 3 times (2020, 2011, 2006)
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Industrual Medals of Honor of the 16th Civil engineering Day(2013)
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Presidential Commendation of the 36th Science Day (2003)