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HWANG KYUNG EUN

Kyung Hee University · Engineering

About the Lab

Professor Hwang Kyung Eun's research lab specializes in advancing digital transformation and intelligent systems in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. The lab focuses on integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence, and immersive technologies to enhance collaboration, sustainability, and constructability in complex construction processes. Key research directions include BIM-based automation, robot-friendly building design, and digital twin-enabled 4D simulation for modular and off-site construction.

BIMdigital transformationmodular constructionrobot-friendly buildingsimmersive visualization

Research Overview

Papers
10
Total Citations
58
Papers (5y)
9
Primary Field
Engineering

Research Output Trend

Figures are computed from collected data and may differ slightly.

Publications per year (5y)
9total
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Citations per year (5y)
30total
20222023202420252026

Selected Papers

10
1
Article|28 citations·2020
A Study on the Constructivism Learning Method for BIM/IPD Collaboration Education
Jin Juan, Kyung-Eun Hwang, Inhan Kim
SJR Q2Applied SciencesOA

The purpose of this study is to verify the effectiveness of the constructivism education theory in building information modeling (BIM)/integrated project delivery (IPD) collaboration education by determining education methods that are most relevant to collaboration in the interaction process. We propose a BIM training model that enhances students’ satisfaction in class and collaboration. We aim to identify interrelationships between BIM collaboration education and constructivism theories, examin

Building and ConstructionEngineering
2
Article|17 citations·2022
Post-COVID-19 modular building review on problem-seeking framework: function, form, economy, and time
Kyung-Eun Hwang, Inhan Kim
SJR Q1Journal of Computational Design and EngineeringOA

Abstract Modular building is an innovative and sustainable construction method and a notable architectural, engineering, and construction trend. Owing to the new constructability and sustainability, significant research efforts have been focused on the engineering aspects of modular building. Since the global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, space utilization has changed radically, and a rethinking of modular building design has become essential. However, current literature lacks a comprehensi

Building and ConstructionEngineering
3
Article|13 citations·2023
Client-engaged collaborative pre-design framework for modular housing
Kyung-Eun Hwang, Inhan Kim, Jung In Kim, Seung Hyun
SJR Q1Automation in Construction
Building and ConstructionEngineering
4
Article|0 citations·2025
Transformer-based framework for mapping client requirements to BIM
Syed Haseeb Shah, Saddiq Ur Rehman, Inhan Kim, Kyung-Eun Hwang
SJR Q1Automation in ConstructionOA

Translating heterogeneous, client-authored textual requirements into constructible, information-rich models constitutes a primary impediment to digital transformation in early design phases. Legacy workflows demand high frequency client architect iteration, manual decoding of narrative requirements, and bespoke parametric modeling, introducing latency and inconsistency. This paper introduces an end-to-end automation pipeline that couples advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) with Building I

Building and ConstructionEngineering
5
Article|0 citations·2026
Robot-Friendly Buildings: A Hierarchical Level of Service Framework for Evaluating and Designing Autonomous-Ready Built Environments
Kyung-Eun Hwang, Mohan Rajesh Elara
SJR Q1BuildingsOA

Autonomous robotic systems are being deployed in commercial, healthcare, logistics, and mixed-use built environments at a rate that significantly outpaces the adaptive capacity of existing building design and management paradigms. Buildings have historically been conceived exclusively for human occupants, and the resulting absence of a structured, scalable framework for evaluating or designing robot-ready facilities constitutes a critical gap in both research and professional practice. This arti

Social PsychologyPsychology
6
Article|0 citations·2025
Semantic-enriched framework for asynchronous bidirectional BIM data exchange with immersive visualization platform
Saddiq Ur Rehman, Kyung-Eun Hwang, Inhan Kim
SJR Q1Automation in ConstructionOA

The construction industry increasingly leverages immersive visualization platforms to improve project comprehension. However, achieving seamless bidirectional data exchange with Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools remains a significant challenge. Traditional approaches support only one-way transfers with limited semantic metadata, resulting in significant manual effort and hindering iterative design. This paper introduces ReUniXchange, a framework that automates bidirectional, asynchronous

Building and ConstructionEngineering
7
Article|0 citations·2025
INTEGRATION OF 4D BIM AND VR FOR INTERACTIVE MODULAR BUILDING MANUFACTURING SIMULATIONS IN A FACTORY-CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT
Saddiq Ur Rehman, Kyung-Eun Hwang, Inhan Kim
OA

The manufacturing of modular buildings in factory-controlled environments is complex process, involving intricate task sequencing, resource allocation, and rigorous quality control.Traditional visualization and scheduling methods frequently fail to communicate these complexities effectively, resulting in inefficiencies, scheduling errors, and cost overruns.This research addresses these challenges by integrating Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Virtual Reality (VR) into a unified, interac

Industrial and Manufacturing EngineeringEngineering
8
Article|0 citations·2025
A Study on the Utilization of BIM Authoring Tools for Thermal Analysis Simulation Based on Physibel TRISCO
Dongyoung Kim, Kyung-Eun Hwang, Inhan Kim
Korean Journal of Computational Design and Engineering

Integrating BIM with energy simulation tools poses challenges, particularly in heat transfer analysis preparation. This study introduces a streamlined process for exporting BIM models from Revit and Archicad to DXF for TRISCO-based evaluation. The method defines material layers, ensures closed boundaries, and applies fill-based outlines (Archicad) or system/general families (Revit). Revit retains the advantage of maintaining more parametric data. However, improvements are needed in layer configu

Civil and Structural EngineeringEngineering
9
Article|0 citations·2025
Proposal and Pilot Implementation of a BIM-Based Review Process for Automation of the High-Speed Information and Communication Building Certification
Taewon Kim, Kyung-Eun Hwang, Inhan Kim
Korean Journal of Computational Design and Engineering

As buildings become increasingly dependent on high-speed communication infrastructure, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and performance requirements has become essential. This study proposes an approach that utilizes Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) to automate the compliance review of high-speed internet and communication facilities. To achieve this, relevant provisions from building codes and communication standards were extracted and structured into a rule-based database. Based

Building and ConstructionEngineering
10
Article|0 citations·2024
BIM 기반 인허가법규 자동검토를 위한 RC 구조의 주요구조부 판별방안 제시
김동영, 황경은, 이세진, 김인한

Open BIM-based code checking automatically determines whether building permit regulations are met, requiring the input of various property information during the BIM model production process. Among these inputs, the main structural members rely on user-added property informa- tion due to vague legal definitions. However, because these members are closely related to evacuation laws, a dichotomous check based on manual input information has limitations in securing reliable results. Therefore, this

Research Areas

Building and ConstructionIndustrial and Manufacturing EngineeringCivil and Structural EngineeringSocial Psychology

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