Members HYU Civil and Environmental Engineening
Full-time Faculty
- choohw@hanyang.ac.kr
- 02-2220-0394
- Jaeseong Civil Engineering Building, Room 612
- Engineered Geomaterials Research Group
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The Engineered Geomaterials Research Laboratory at Hanyang University is dedicated to overcoming the limitations of natural geomaterials and developing innovative materials and testing methods to meet the demands of modern society. Our research goes beyond a simple analysis of soil; we adopt an interdisciplinary approach that integrates geotechnics, geophysics, and geochemistry to fundamentally understand and control the properties of ground materials. While traditional geotechnical engineering often focuses on the exploration and analysis of natural soils, our lab aims to create and synthesize new materials that go beyond what nature provides. This involves more than just mixing soils; we design ground materials to achieve specific engineering performance goals, such as strength, stiffness, and permeability, by investigating the subtle interactions and physicochemical reactions between individual particles. We also pursue sustainable research by transforming various industrial waste materials, such as steel slag, fly ash and red mud, into valuable geomaterials, thereby addressing environmental issues and creating economic value. To achieve these goals, our lab utilizes a wide range of advanced tools, including state-of-the-art in-situ and laboratory testing equipment, as well as specialized analytical instruments like scanning electron microscopes (SEM) and geophysical exploration devices, to conduct in-depth and multi-faceted research on the behavior of geomaterials.
- Education
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B.S. 2006 in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Korea University
M.S. 2008 in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering), Korea University
Ph.D. 2013 in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering), Georgia Institute of Technology
- Career
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Associate Professor, Hanyang University, Korea, 2021 - present
Assistant Professor, Kyung Hee University, Korea, 2017 – 2021
Research Professor, Korea University, Korea, 2014 – 2017
Postdoctoral Fellow, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA, 2013 – 2013
- Major research field
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Geotechnical Engineering
Soil Behavior
Geotechnical Site Characterization
Beneficial Reuse of Industrial Byproducts
- Research Interests
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Site investigation and ground improvement
characterization and synthesis of various physical-chemical mixed soils.
Understanding the behavior of soils under repetitive loading
Characterization and modification of problematic soils
Beneficial reuse of waste materials
- Awards
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2019: Presidential Commendation, Korean Society of Civil Engineers
2021: Presidential Commendation, Korean Geotechnical Society
2022: Presidential Commendation, Korean Society of Civil Engineers
2024: Academic Award, Korean Society for Geosynthetics
2024: Ministerial Commendation, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
2025: Academic Award, Korean Geotechnical Society
- Academic Activities
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Associate Editor, Environmental Geotechnics (2025–Present)
Associate Editor, KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering (2018–Present)
Associate Editor, International Journal of Geo-Engineering (2018–Present)
Corresponding Member, TC215 (Environmental Geotechnics), International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) (2021–Present)
Director of Academic Affairs, Korean Geotechnical Society (2025–Present)
Director of Academic Services, Korean Society for Geosynthetics (2025–Present)
Director of Academic Affairs, Korean Society for Geosynthetics (2023–2025)
Chair, Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Committee, Korean Society of Civil Engineers (2018–2019)