About
I am a Ph.D. Candidate in Artificial Intelligence at Seoul National University, specializing in AI for resilient infrastructure and wind engineering. My research bridges cutting-edge machine learning techniques with practical applications in structural engineering, focusing on developing intelligent systems for infrastructure monitoring, defect detection, and wind load estimation.
My work spans multiple domains including structural health monitoring, automated non-destructive testing, wind engineering, and large language models for engineering standards. I have published 28 papers in top-tier journals and conferences, developed 2 patented systems, and contributed to several major research projects funded by national agencies.
Education
- Ph.D. Candidate (2023.03.-2027.02., expected)
- Interdisciplinary Program in Artificial Intelligence, Seoul National University
* Research Interests: AI for Resilient Infrastructure and Wind Engineering
* Advisor: Prof. Thomas H.-K. Kang
- Interdisciplinary Program in Artificial Intelligence, Seoul National University
- Visiting Student (2025.10.-2025.11.)
- School of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Gallogly College of Engineering, University of Oklahoma
* Hydrometeorology and Remote Sensing Lab, National Weather Center
* Advisor: Prof. Yang Hong
- School of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Gallogly College of Engineering, University of Oklahoma
- M.S. (2021.03.-2023.02.)
- Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Seoul National University
* Field of Study: Structural Engineering
* Advisor: Prof. Thomas H.-K. Kang
* Thesis: Machine Learning Application to Automated Impact-Echo Test for Concrete Structures
- Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Seoul National University
- B.S. (2016.03.-2021.02.)
- Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Seoul National University
* Double Major in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Seoul National University
- Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Seoul National University
- High School Diploma (2013.03.-2016.02.)
- Korea Science Academy of KAIST
* Science High School for Gifted Students
* Computer Programming Club EOS (Senior Vice President)
* 24th Students Council (Senior Vice President)
* 23rd Students Council (Deputy Head, Department of International Affairs)
* Exchange Student Experiences: * Moscow Chemical Lyceum @ Russia (2014) * G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College @ Hong Kong (2015)
- Korea Science Academy of KAIST
Work Experience
- Graduate Research Assistant (2021.03 - Present)
- Seoul National University, Hi-performance Structural Engineering Lab
- Research Projects:
- Hyper-converged Forensic Research Center for Infrastructure (2021-2027) supported by NRF Korea and funded by MSIT
- Smart City Innovative Technology Demonstration Project (2024-2025) supported by KAIA and funded by MOLIT
- Outstanding Patent Prototype Development Project (2023) supported and funded by SNU
- AI for Construction Research Project (2024) supported by SNU and funded by Sejong Construction
- National Service as a Researcher:
- Alternative military service for 3 years
- 2 years as PhD candidate (Mar 2025 - Feb 2027) in SNU and 1 year as Post-Doc in TBD
- Temporal leave due to basic military training (Aug 2025 - Sep 2025) in KATC
- Visiting Researcher (2025.10 - 2025.11)
- National Weather Center, Hydrometeorology and Remote Sensing Lab
- Collaborated on research activities about machine learning application to remote sensing and wind engineering
- Affiliated with the University of Oklahoma (OU) and the National Weather Center (NWC) under the guidance of Prof. Yang Hong
- Machine Learning Engineer (2024.09 - 2025.02)
- Gentoo (Waddle Corporation), Internship
- Developed LLM as a Judge system including user simulator and LLM evaluator
- Alignment of LLM evaluator with human
- Graduate Teaching Assistant (2021.03 - 2024.06)
- Seoul National University
- Courses:
- Architecture and AI (22S, 23S, 24S) - Lecturer for hands-on experience about deep neural networks
- Introduction to IoT, AI, and Big Data (21S, 21F, 22S, 22F) - IoT project evaluator, hands-on experience with Arduino UNO, head TA during 22F
- Creative Engineering Design (21F, 22S) - IoT project evaluator, hands-on experience with Arduino UNO and ESP32
- IoT and Creative Engineering Design (21F, 22S) - IoT project evaluator, hands-on experience with Arduino UNO, Teensy, ESP32, and STM boards
- Structural Experiment and Material (22S) - Euler’s buckling load experiment, truss structure deflection experiment, seismic design with two-way shake table test
- Mechanics of Materials for Architectural Engineering (21F) - Problem solving about fundamentals for structural engineering
- Prestressed Concrete (21F) - Class management for prestressed concrete especially for post-tensioned structure
- Computation in Architectural Engineering (21S) - MATLAB hands-on experience for structural engineering students
- S denotes spring semester and F stands for fall semester
- Undergraduate Research Assistant (2018.12 - 2021.02)
- Seoul National University
- Jan 2021 - Feb 2021 @ HpSE in SNU - Wind pressure coefficient prediction for wind-resistant building design
- Oct 2019 - Feb 2020 @ SNUCEM - AHP analysis for improvement of military dining facilities
- Dec 2018 - Feb 2019 @ AEPRL in SNU - IoT device design (HW and SW) and fabrication for surface condensation detection of indoor environment
- Research Engineer (2018.07 - 2018.08)
- Chungyeon Architects (친환경계획그룹 청연건축사사무소), Internship
- Data analysis of building energy performance evaluation
- ECO2, AutoCAD, and Python
Field of Interest
- AI for resilient infrastructure and structural health monitoring
- Machine learning applications to structural engineering and materials
- Wind engineering and wind load estimation using AI
- Smart infrastructure and IoT-based monitoring systems
- Large language models for engineering standards and design codes
- Automated non-destructive testing and defect detection
- Real-time structural health monitoring using deep learning
Honors & Awards
- SNU AI Fellowship (2025.09., 2025.03.)
- Awarded the 2025 Fall and Spring semester AI Graduate School Fellowship.
- Interdisciplinary Program in Artificial Intelligence, Seoul National University
- SNU AI Graduate School Paper Competition Excellence Award (2025.06.)
- Excellence Award (Prize: 1,000,000 KRW & International Conference Travel Support: 5,000,000 KRW)
- Interdisciplinary Program in Artificial Intelligence, Seoul National University
- SNU AI Graduate School Scholarship (2024.09., 2024.03., 2023.09., 2023.03.)
- Awarded the 2023 Spring, 2023 Fall, 2024 Spring, and 2024 Fall semester scholarships.
- Interdisciplinary Program in Artificial Intelligence, Seoul National University
- SNU Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award (2022.09.)
- 2022 Fall Semester Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award in Applied Sciences
- College of Engineering, Seoul National University
- Korea Concrete Institute Outstanding Presentation Award (2022.05.)
- 2022 Spring Annual Conference Outstanding Presentation Award
- Korea Concrete Institute
- SNU Centennial Structure Scholarship (2021.09.)
- 2021 Fall Semester Centennial Structure Scholarship
- Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Seoul National University
- SNU Alumni Association Scholarship (2019.09., 2019.03.)
- 2019 Spring and Fall Semester Alumni Association Scholarships
- Seoul National University Alumni Association
- Uiwang Mayor Commendation (2018.01.)
- Representative Teacher Award for Bu-gok Education Center, Sharing Knowledge
- Uiwang City
- KAIST Science Academy Commendation (2016.02.)
- Student Council Graduation Commendation
- Korea Science Academy of KAIST
- Korea Informatics Olympiad High School Division Encouragement Award (2013.01.)
- Government of the Republic of Korea
- Korea Middle School Physics Competition Gold Award (2012.08.)
- Korean Physical Society (formerly Korea Physics Olympiad Middle School Division)
- Gyeonggi-do Middle School Mathematics and Science Competition Silver Award (2012.06.)
- Gyeonggi-do Office of Education
- Anyang City Middle School Mathematics and Science Competition Gold Award (2012.04.)
- Anyang-Gwacheon Office of Education
Certifications
- Big Data Analysis Engineer (빅데이터분석기사) (2025.07)
- Korea Data Industry Promotion Agency (한국데이터산업진흥원)
- Certificate Number: BAE-010003675
Service and Leadership
- Conference Organizing Committee Member (2025.04 - 2025.05)
- Wind Engineering Institute of Korea
- Organizing Committee Member for the 28th Wind Engineering Institute of Korea Annual Conference and General Assembly (Seoul National University)
- Math Teacher / Operation Lead (2016.07 - 2018.01)
- Sharing Knowledge (배움을 나누는 사람들)
- Math Teacher for Near-Poverty Students / Operation Lead for Uiwang Bu-gok Education Center (Representative Teacher)
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Civil Engineers - Student Member (2025.03 - Present)
- Architectural Institute of Korea - Regular Member (2023.03 - Present)
- Korea Institute for Structural Maintenance and Inspection - Student Member (2023.03 - Present)
- Wind Engineering Institute of Korea - Student Member (2023.03 - Present)
- American Concrete Institute - Student Member (2021.03 - Present)
- Korea Concrete Institute - Regular Member (2021.02 - Present)
Patents
- AI-Based Internal Defect Detection System for Concrete Members (2023.12.04)
- Patent Number: 1020230000782
- Applied to PCT & US patent & EU patent
- Registered patent in Korea
- AI-Based Wind Load Estimation System (2022.12.19)
- Patent Number: 1020220060319
- Applied to PCT
- Registered patent in Korea
Publications
I have published 28 papers in top-tier journals and conferences. For a complete list of publications, please visit the Publications page.
Contact
- Email: 201612445@snu.ac.kr
- LinkedIn: Sang Min Lee
- GitHub: concrete-sangminlee
- Google Scholar: Sang Min Lee