Dongwook Kim | Construction Management | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Dongwook Kim | Construction Management | Best Researcher Award

DL E&C | South Korea

Dr. Dongwook Kim is a distinguished civil engineer and senior manager at DL E&C’s Civil Smart Engineering Team, specializing in smart construction, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and modular infrastructure systems. He earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Chung-Ang University with exceptional academic performance, following master’s and bachelor’s degrees from the same institution. With over 18 years of professional and research experience, Dr. Kim has significantly contributed to the integration of digitalization, automation, and AI-based predictive maintenance in infrastructure engineering. His expertise spans modular composite structures, precast bridge systems, and machine learning applications for structural performance prediction. Dr. Kim has authored more than 25 SCI/SCIE-indexed papers and multiple domestic publications, and has contributed to three book chapters and several national patents on structural innovation and BIM applications. He has been a key technical advisor and committee member for leading Korean organizations such as the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT), Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT), Korea Expressway Corporation (EX), and Korea National Railway (KR), helping develop BIM standards, digital construction guidelines, and smart infrastructure frameworks. His collaborative research includes international engagements with experts from Europe and Asia, fostering global knowledge exchange in smart civil engineering. Recognized for his contributions, Dr. Kim has received prestigious honors including the Ministerial Best Innovation Award (2021) and the International Young Scientist Best Researcher Award (2024), and has been listed in Marquis Who’s Who in the World for multiple consecutive years. His research continues to advance sustainable, data-driven infrastructure management and the implementation of AI-empowered digital twin technologies, contributing to the global transition toward resilient and intelligent civil engineering systems.

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Publications:

Kim, D. (2025, September). Corrugated inner wall connections for composite Rahmen bridges: Advancing design and construction efficiency. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering.

Kim, D., Matos, J., & Dang, S. N. (2025, February 23). Development of BIM platform for semantic data based on standard WBS codes. Buildings, 15(5), 711.

Liwen Zhang | Operations Management | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Liwen Zhang | Operations Management | Best Researcher Award

PhD candidate in Logistics Engineering and Management | Chang'an University | China

Ms. Liwen Zhang is an emerging scholar specializing in Project Management and Supply Chain Management, currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Logistics Engineering and Management at Chang’an University, China. Her academic journey reflects a strong foundation in Management Science and Engineering, supported by both undergraduate and postgraduate research experiences at the same institution. Ms. Zhang has co-authored several high-impact papers published in globally recognized JCR Q1 journals, including Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Humanities & Social Sciences Communications (a Nature sub-journal), and Mathematics. Her notable works explore cutting-edge themes such as power battery technology R&D strategies under competitive supply chain environments, interactive risk management in project portfolios, and the integration of project and supply chain management through optimization methods. She has demonstrated advanced methodological expertise and leadership in conceptualization, model design, and scholarly writing. Ms. Zhang’s collaborative research with prominent scholars like Prof. Libiao Bai and others underscores her commitment to interdisciplinary and globally relevant problem-solving in sustainable and technology-driven operations. Her studies contribute to optimizing organizational decision-making processes, fostering innovation, and promoting sustainable industrial practices, thus offering tangible value to both academia and industry. Through her meticulous and enthusiastic approach, she continues to advance the field’s understanding of how project management strategies can enhance supply chain resilience and technological innovation. With a growing research portfolio and multiple international publications, Ms. Zhang is well-positioned to make impactful contributions to the academic and professional communities dedicated to management science and engineering.

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