Summary
Do-Kyun Kim is an associate professor in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering at Seoul National University with a decade of research and teaching experience focused on nonlinear structural mechanics, limit-state and risk-based analysis for ships, offshore and subsea systems. He leads the Ocean & Shore Technology research group and has published over 100 technical papers, earning multiple international best-paper awards from RINA, ASME/OMAE and others. His work spans practical problems—floating structures, risers and pipelines—and advanced theoretical analysis, bridging academic research with industry-relevant risk assessment. He has held faculty and research positions across Europe and Asia, including Newcastle University, UTP and POSTECH, and delivers short intensive courses at the University of Tokyo. Beyond publications, he has a track record of winning competitive scholarships and prizes (LRET, Wakeham, Bureau Veritas), reflecting both early promise and sustained impact. Colleagues describe him as a rigorous analyst who brings probabilistic thinking to structural design challenges in harsh marine environments.
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) under supervision of Prof. Jeom Kee Paik Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) under supervision of Prof. Jeom Kee Paik Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering at Pusan National University