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Jinkyu Kim

Korea University · Engineering

About the Lab

Professor Jinkyu Kim's research lab specializes in computational mechanics and structural dynamics, with a focus on advanced numerical methods for modeling complex structural behavior under dynamic and seismic loading. The lab develops innovative finite element formulations based on extended variational principles—such as Hamilton’s principle and mixed convolved action—to enable accurate, stable, and efficient simulations of viscoelastic, viscoplastic, and nonlinear structural systems. Research also spans experimental and computational studies on high-performance construction joints, particularly in ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC), and the seismic performance of steel beam–column connections, integrating both experimental validation and advanced finite element modeling. The lab emphasizes the development of non-iterative, space–time finite element methods with high temporal accuracy and unconditional stability for real-world engineering applications.

computational mechanicsfinite element methodstructural dynamicsUHPC jointsseismic performance

Research Overview

Papers
104
Total Citations
719
Papers (5y)
15
Primary Field
Engineering

Research Output Trend

Figures are computed from collected data and may differ slightly.

Publications per year (5y)
15total
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Citations per year (5y)
48total
20212022202320242025

Selected Papers

15
1
Article|160 citations·2017
Experimental study on shear performance of plain construction joints integrated with ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC)
Hyun-O Jang, Han‐Seung Lee, Keunhee Cho, Jin-Kyu Kim
SJR Q1Construction and Building Materials
Civil and Structural EngineeringEngineering
2
Article|37 citations·2018
Numerical and Experimental Analysis of the Shear Behavior of Ultrahigh‐Performance Concrete Construction Joints
Hyun-O Jang, Han‐Seung Lee, Keunhee Cho, Jin-Kyu Kim
SJR Q2Advances in Materials Science and EngineeringOA

Shear performance of plain UHPC (ultrahigh‐performance concrete) construction joints is studied in both experimental and analytical ways. In push‐off tests, three different contact surfaces of the construction joint were considered, while the case without any joint was provided for the reference. Test results indicate that the geometry of contact surfaces greatly affects shear performance of the construction joint. With simplifying structural behavior of contact surfaces and UHPC substrate, the

Building and ConstructionEngineering
3
Article|14 citations·2011
Electron-beam Flue-gas Treatment Plant for Thermal Power Station
Jin-Kyu Kim, Yuri Kim, Bumsoo Han, Nikolai Doutzkinov, Kwang-Young Jeong
SJR Q3Journal of the Korean Physical Society
Mechanical EngineeringEngineering
4
Article|14 citations·2015
A quadratic temporal finite element method for linear elastic structural dynamics
Jin-Kyu Kim, Dong Keon Kim
SJR Q1Mathematics and Computers in Simulation
Mechanics of MaterialsEngineering
5
Article|13 citations·2014
Higher order temporal finite element methods through mixed formalisms
Jin-Kyu Kim
SpringerPlusOA

The extended framework of Hamilton's principle and the mixed convolved action principle provide new rigorous weak variational formalism for a broad range of initial boundary value problems in mathematical physics and mechanics. In this paper, their potential when adopting temporally higher order approximations is investigated. The classical single-degree-of-freedom dynamical systems are primarily considered to validate and to investigate the performance of the numerical algorithms developed from

Numerical AnalysisMathematics
6
Article|11 citations·2016
Extended framework of Hamilton's principle in heat diffusion
Jin-Kyu Kim, Gary F. Dargush, Han‐Seung Lee
SJR Q1International Journal of Mechanical Sciences
Mechanics of MaterialsEngineering
7
Article|9 citations·2017
Extended framework of Hamilton’s principle for thermoelastic continua
Jin-Kyu Kim
SJR Q1Computers & Mathematics with Applications
Mechanics of MaterialsEngineering
8
Article|7 citations·2017
Unified Space–Time Finite Element Methods for Dissipative Continua Dynamics
Jin-Kyu Kim, Gary F. Dargush, Hwasung Roh, Jaeho Ryu, Dong Keon Kim
SJR Q2International Journal of Applied Mechanics

Based upon the extended framework of Hamilton’s principle, unified space–time finite element methods for viscoelastic and viscoplastic continuum dynamics are presented, respectively. For numerical efficiency, mixed time-step algorithm in time- and displacement-based algorithm in space are adopted. Through analytical investigation, we demonstrate that the Newmark’s constant average acceleration method and the present method are the same for viscoelasticity. With spatial eight-node brick elements,

Control and Systems EngineeringEngineering
9
Article|6 citations·2017
Numerical and Experimental Study on Welded and Bolted Steel Beam–Column Connections Subjected to Cyclic Loading
Jinwon Shin, Jin-Kyu Kim
SJR Q2Journal of Earthquake and Tsunami

This paper presents experimental and numerical studies for predicting the seismic responses of welded and bolted steel beam–column connections, namely, welded unreinforced flange and bolted web connection, and welded unreinforced flange and welded web connection. Cyclic tests of these connections composed of members applied widely to steel structures are conducted to examine their seismic performance. Numerical simulations with a focus on the bolted joint are conducted using a nonlinear finite e

Civil and Structural EngineeringEngineering
10
Article|5 citations·2019
Extended framework of Hamilton's principle applied to Duffing oscillation
Jin-Kyu Kim, Hyeonseok Lee, Jinwon Shin
SJR Q1Applied Mathematics and Computation
Modeling and SimulationMathematics
11
Preprint|5 citations·2012
Extended Hamilton's principle
Jin-Kyu Kim
arXiv (Cornell University)OA

Hamilton's principle is extended to have compatible initial conditions to the strong form. To use a number of computational and theoretical benefits for dynamical systems, the mixed variational formulation is preferred in the systems other than particle systems. With this formulation and the Rayleigh's dissipation function, we could have all the pertinent initial/boundary conditions for both conservative and non-conservative dynamical system. Based upon the extension framework of Hamilton's prin

Numerical AnalysisMathematics
12
Article|4 citations·2012
Fuzzy Modeling and Stability Analysis of Wind Power System with Doubly-fed Induction Generator
Jin-Kyu Kim, Young Hoon Joo
Journal of Korean institute of intelligent systemsOA

본 논문에서는 이중여자 유도발전기 기반 가변속도 풍력발전 시스템의 퍼지 모델링 및 안정도 해석에 관하여 다루고자 한다. 일반적인 풍력발전 시스템은 복잡한 비선형성 기반 동적방정식으로 구성되며, 플랜트를 구성하는 각 파라미터 수치 역시 주변 환경에 의해 변화할 여지가 있다. 풍력발전 시스템의 해석을 위하여 본 논문에서는 비선형성 및 불확실성에 강인한 퍼지 제어 기법을 기반으로 제어이론을 구성하고자 한다. 이중여자 유도발전기 기반 풍력발전 시스템의 퍼지 모델링 및 시스템 안정화를 위한 퍼지 제어기 설계 기법이 제안된다. 해당 제어 기법은 리아푸노프 기반 안정도 해석에 의해 점근 안정도를 보장받게 되며, 가상 시뮬레이션을 통한 시스템 효율성을 입증하게 된다. This paper propose the robust stability algorithm for controlling a variable speed wind power system which based on doubly-fed ind

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringEngineering
13
Article|4 citations·2016
Temporal finite element methods through the extended framework of Hamilton’s principle
Jin-Kyu Kim, Dong Keon Kim
SJR Q2Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part C Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science

With basic ideas of mixed Lagrangian formulation and sequential assigning process for initial conditions, the extended framework of Hamilton’s principle (EHP) was recently developed for continuum dynamics. Unlike the original Hamilton’s principle, this new variational framework can fully take initial conditions into account for both linear and nonlinear dynamics, so that it provides a sound base to apply a finite element scheme over the temporal domain without any ambiguity. This paper describes

Control and Systems EngineeringEngineering
14
Article|4 citations·2008
A new phenylpropanoid derivative of catechin from the needles ofTaxus cuspidata
Jin-Kyu Kim, Yeon-Ho Ham, Joseph J. Karchesy, Young‐Soo Bae
SJR Q2Natural Product Research

Investigation of the lower molecular weight phenolics from the needles of Taxus cuspidata led to the isolation and structural elucidation of (+)-catechin, (-)-epicatechin and (+)-catechin-(5,6-bc)-4beta-(4''-hydroxyphenyl)-dihydro-2(H)-pyranone (1), a new phenylpropanoid flavan-3-ol. The structures of these compounds were established on the basis of chemical and spectroscopic evidence.

Analytical ChemistryChemistry
15
Article|4 citations·2021
Preliminary study on a composite steel slit damper
Jin-Kyu Kim, Min-Cheol Kim, Dong Keon Kim
SJR Q2Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
Civil and Structural EngineeringEngineering

Research Areas

Food ScienceCivil and Structural EngineeringMechanics of MaterialsPlant ScienceControl and Systems EngineeringEcology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

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