Dr Yongmin Kim

  • Assistant Professor: Civil Engineering (Singapore: Engineering)

telephone: 6592 3397
email: Yongmin.Kim@glasgow.ac.uk

1 Punggol Coast, SIT, E1, Level 2, 828608

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ORCID iDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022

Biography

Dr Kim Yongmin

Dr Kim is a faculty member at the JWS of Engineering,University of Glasgow (Singapore), specialising in Civil Engineering. He earned his PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, in 2015.

His research focuses on urban disasters and sustainable urban development through the application of artificial intelligence and data analytics. His work exemplifies an interdisciplinary approach that bridges geotechnical engineering, data science, and urban sustainability—one of his key strengths as both a researcher and educator.

His teaching philosophy is rooted in project-based learning (PBL) and industry-mentored authentic assessment, bringing real-world industry expertise directly into the classroom to cultivate work-ready graduates equipped with practical skills, a professional mindset, and future-oriented competencies.

He has built an extensive international network across academia and the construction industry, underpinned by strong professional relationships. With his comprehensive research expertise and teaching experience, he continues to make significant contributions as a proficient and forward-thinking geotechnical engineering expert.

 

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Research interests

Digital Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory (DGEL)

<Solutions for Urban Disaster &Sustainable Urban Development>

1. Applied AI in geotechnical engineering

  • Design and evaluation of engineering parameters bridging geotechnical engineering and computing science
  • Various AI models for predicting soil parameters, subsidence, and the vulnerability of geotechnical structures
  • Interdisciplinary teaching for civil engineers

2. Unsaturated soil mechanics

  • Role of unsaturated soil mechanics & its application to geotechnical structures
  • Laboratory tests for unsaturated soil (SWCC, Permeability, infiltration)
  • Coupled hydro-mechanical behavior with unsaturated constitutive models

3. Rainfall-induced slope failures in urban areas.

  • Slope susceptibility map using 3D spatial data
  • Large deformation analysis for debris flows considering soil erosion
  • Case study & Field survey (Mt. Umyeon Landslides, Seoul, 2011) using wireless Sensor Network (WSN)
  • Adaptation measures, e.g., GeoBarrier System (GBS), soil nailing, horizontal drain, bio-cementation. 

4. Superstructure-Soil-Substructure Interaction.

  • Deep foundations (e.g., offshore pile, piled raft) under static/cyclic loads
  • Shallow foundations situated on unsaturated soil
  • Structural health monitoring (SHM) & Digital twin

5. Underground structures

  • Earth retaining wall & case study of deep excavation failure
  • Design of concrete lining in shield TBM
  • Arcing effect on a vertical shaft
  • Seismic design of vertical shaft in multi-layered soils
  • Ground subsidence (e.g., sinkhole)

6. Tree Stability in Singapore

  • Stability analysis of mature trees in Singapore under climate change
  • Development of sensors to monitor tree stability
  • Integrated monitoring and management system for trees

 

Publications

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Number of items: 43.

2025

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Shah, Jolly Atit, Peevers, Gareth ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3243-1725 and McMaster, Thomas (2025) Empowering Faculty Through Leadership: a Collaborative Approach to Blended Learning Adoption in Higher Education. In: 17th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies, Palma, Spain, 30 June-2 July 2025, ISBN 9788409742189 (doi: 10.21125/edulearn.2025.0461)

Shah, Jolly Atit, Lim, Li Hong Idris, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 and Das, Samiran ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3814-534X (2025) Collaborative Project-Based Learning in Mechanical Design. In: 17th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies, Palma, Spain, 30 June-2 July 2025, pp. 1232-1240. ISBN 9788409742189 (doi: 10.21125/edulearn.2025.0403)

Daramola, Abdulroqeeb Mofeyisope, Satyanaga, Alfrendo, Alfrendo, Babatunde David, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Qian, Zhai and Kim, Jong (2025) Real-time scanning curve of soil-water characteristic curve for residual soil slope. Sustainability, 17(5), 1803. (doi: 10.3390/su17051803)

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Sim, Tze En, Chua, Yuan Shen, Bakytuly, Nurdaulet, Satyanaga, Alfredo and Pu, Jaan (2025) Green cover systems for slope stabilisation in Singapore. Land, 14(2), 436. (doi: 10.3390/land14020436)

Das, Samiran ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3814-534X, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Shah, Jolly Atit and Lim, Li Hong Idris ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0865-3829 (2025) Enhancing Applied Learning in Civil Engineering: Implementing Project-Based Learning in Hydrological Studies. In: IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE 2024), Bengaluru, India, 9-12 December 2024, ISBN 9798350376234 (doi: 10.1109/tale62452.2024.10834363)

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Das, Samiran ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3814-534X, Shah, Jolly Atit, Lim, Li Hong Idris ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0865-3829 and Yeo, Chonghun (2025) Analysis of Project-Based Learning (PBL) Characteristics in Civil Engineering Education. In: IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE 2024), Bengaluru, India, 9-12 December 2024, ISBN 9798350376234 (doi: 10.1109/tale62452.2024.10834330)

2024

Chua, Yuan Shen, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Li, Minghui, Aventian, Gerarldo Davin and Satyanaga, Alfrendo (2024) A survey of advanced materials and technologies for energy harvesting from roadways. Electronics, 13(24), 4946. (doi: 10.3390/electronics13244946)

Peevers, Gareth ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3243-1725, McMaster, Thomas, Bhardwaj, Neeraj, Shah, Jolly Atit, Keoh, Sye Loong ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3640-5010, Goh, Cindy Sf ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6735-9972 and Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 (2024) Supporting a Mindset Shift to Blended Learning at the University of Glasgow Singapore. SEDA Autumn Conference 2024, Online, 28 November 2024.

Orazayeva, Saltanat, Satyanaga, Alfrendo, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Rahardjo, Harianto, Qian, Zhai, Moon, Sung-Woo and Kim, Jong (2024) Advanced scanning technology for volume change measurement of residual soil. Applied Sciences, 14(23), 10938. (doi: 10.3390/app142310938)

Peevers, Gareth ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3243-1725, McMaster, Thomas, Bhardwaj, Neeraj, Shah, Jolly Atit, Keoh, Sye Loong ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3640-5010, Goh, Cindy Sf ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6735-9972 and Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 (2024) A Collaborative Journey: Redesigning University of Glasgow Singapore’s Programmes for Blended Delivery. ALT Annual Conference 2024, Manchester, 3-5 September 2024.

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Das, Samiran ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3814-534X, Shah, Jolly Atit and Lim, Li Hong Idris ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0865-3829 (2024) Design of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in civil engineering. International Journal of Learning and Teaching, 10(4), pp. 539-543. (doi: 10.18178/ijlt.10.4.539-543)

Kim, Y. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Idris, L. L. H., Das, S. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3814-534X and Yau, P. C. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8431-2770 (2024) Development Of Project-Based Learning In Civil Engineering. In: 18th Annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED 2024), Valencia, Spain, 04-06 Mar 2024, pp. 5942-5948. ISBN 9788409592159 (doi: 10.21125/inted.2024.1558)

2023

Kim, Jaehong, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 and Satyanaga, Alfrendo (2023) Stability analysis for levee overflow failure due to water level fluctuation. Water, 15(19), 3402. (doi: 10.3390/w15193402)

Yau, Peter ChunYu ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8431-2770, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Wong, Dennis, Pang, Patrick, Kan, Stanley and Cao, Qi ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3243-5693 (2023) What Students Want to Have in the Post-Pandemic?: A Study about Computing Science Study Preferences and Mode of Study in Southeast Asia. In: ICETM 2022: 2022 5th International Conference on Education Technology Management, Lincoln, United Kingdom, 16-18 December 2022, pp. 59-63. ISBN 9781450398015 (doi: 10.1145/3582580.3582591)

2022

Sia, Verasak, Satyanaga, Alfrendo and Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 (2022) Effects of heavy rainfall on shallow foundations in Bukit Timah Granite in Singapore. Applied Sciences, 12(19), 9516. (doi: 10.3390/app12199516)

Hamdany, Abdul Halim, Satyanaga, Alfrendo, Zhang, Dichuan, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 and Kim, Jong R. (2022) Photocatalytic cementitious material for eco-efficient construction—a systematic literature review. Applied Sciences, 12(17), 8741. (doi: 10.3390/app12178741)

Satyanaga, Alfrendo, Rangarajan, Saranya, Rahardjo, Harianto, Li, Yangyang and Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 (2022) Soil database for development of soil properties envelope. Engineering Geology, 304, 106698. (doi: 10.1016/J.ENGGEO.2022.106698)

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Rahardjo, Harianto, Nistor, Margarit Mircea, Satyanaga, Alfrendo, Leong, Eng-Choon and Sham, Aaron Wai Lun (2022) Assessment of critical rainfall scenarios for slope stability analyses based on historical rainfall records in Singapore. Environmental Earth Sciences, 81(2), 39. (doi: 10.1007/s12665-021-10160-4)

2021

Kim, Sang Yeob, Na, Wooyoung, Jun, Changhyun, Seo, Hyungjoon and Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 (2021) Hydrological performance of green roof systems: a numerical investigation. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 9, 806697. (doi: 10.3389/fenvs.2021.806697)

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Satyanaga, Alfrendo, Rahardjo, Harianto, Park, Homin and Sham, Aaron Wai Lun (2021) Estimation of effective cohesion using artificial neural networks based on index soil properties: a Singapore case. Engineering Geology, 289, 106163. (doi: 10.1016/j.enggeo.2021.106163)

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Rahardjo, Harianto and Tsen-Tieng, Daryl Lee (2021) Mechanical behavior of trees with structural defects under lateral load: a numerical modeling approach. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening, 59, 126987. (doi: 10.1016/j.ufug.2021.126987)

Satyanaga, Alfrendo, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Hamdany, Abdul Halim, Nistor, Mărgărit-Mircea, Sham, Aaron Wai Lun and Rahardjo, Harianto (2021) Preventive measures for rainfall-induced slope failures in Singapore. In: Nistor, M.-M. (ed.) Climate and Land Use Impacts on Natural and Artificial Systems. Elsevier, pp. 205-223. ISBN 9780128232651 (doi: 10.1016/b978-0-12-822184-6.00006-5)

2020

Rahardjo, Harianto, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Gofar, Nurly and Satyanaga, Alfrendo (2020) Analyses and design of steep slope with GeoBarrier system (GBS) under heavy rainfall. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, (doi: 10.1016/j.geotexmem.2019.11.010)

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Rahardjo, Harianto and Thang, Nguyen Cong (2020) Elastoplastic behavior of compacted kaolin under consolidated drained and shearing infiltration conditions. Geotechnical Testing Journal, 43(2), pp. 414-435. (doi: 10.1520/gtj20180218)

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Rahardjo, Harianto and Tsen-Tieng, Daryl Lee (2020) Stability analysis of laterally loaded trees based on tree-root-soil interaction. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening, 49, 126639. (doi: 10.1016/j.ufug.2020.126639)

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Lim, Hyunsung and Jeong, Sangseom (2020) Seismic response of vertical shafts in multi-layered soil using dynamic and pseudo-static analyses. Geomechanics and Engineering, 21(3), pp. 269-277. (doi: 10.12989/GAE.2020.21.3.269)

2019

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Rahardjo, Harianto and Satyanaga, Alfrendo (2019) Susceptibility assessment of slope failures in Singapore using GIS-based prediction models. In: Duc Long, Phung and Dung, Nguyen Tien (eds.) Geotechnics for Sustainable Infrastructure Development. Series: Lecture notes in civil engineering (62). Springer: Singapore, pp. 825-830. ISBN 9789811521836 (doi: 10.1007/978-981-15-2184-3_106)

Lee, Kwangwoo, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Ko, Junyoung and Jeong, Sangseom (2019) A study on the debris flow-induced impact force on check dam with- and without-entrainment. Computers and Geotechnics, 113, 103104. (doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2019.103104)

Rahardjo, Harianto, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 and Satyanaga, Alfrendo (2019) Role of unsaturated soil mechanics in geotechnical engineering. International Journal of Geo-Engineering, 10, 8. (doi: 10.1186/s40703-019-0104-8)

2018

Kim, Jaehong, Hwang, Woongki and Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 (2018) Effects of hysteresis on hydro-mechanical behavior of unsaturated soil. Engineering Geology, 245, pp. 1-9. (doi: 10.1016/j.enggeo.2018.08.004)

Rahardjo, Jarianto, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Gofar, Nurly, Leong, Eng Choon, Wang, Chien Looi and Wong, Johnny L.H. (2018) Field instrumentations and monitoring of GeoBarrier System for steep slope protection. Transportation Geotechnics, 16, pp. 29-42. (doi: 10.1016/j.trgeo.2018.06.006)

Jeong, Sangseom, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Park, Hyundo and Kim, Jaehong (2018) Effects of rainfall infiltration and hysteresis on the settlement of shallow foundations in unsaturated soil. Environmental Earth Sciences, 77(13), 494. (doi: 10.1007/s12665-018-7690-1)

Rahardjo, Harianto, Thang, Nguyen Cong, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 and Leong, Eng-Choon (2018) Unsaturated elasto-plastic constitutive equations for compacted kaolin under consolidated drained and shearing-infiltration conditions. Soils and Foundations, 58(3), pp. 534-546. (doi: 10.1016/j.sandf.2018.02.019)

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Rahardjo, Harianto and Satyanaga, Alfrendo (2018) Numerical simulations of triaxial shearing-infiltration tests. Soils and Foundations, 58(2), pp. 398-411. (doi: 10.1016/j.sandf.2018.02.009)

2017

Kim, Junghwan, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Jeong, Sangseom and Hong, Moonhyun (2017) Rainfall-induced landslides by deficit field matric suction in unsaturated soil slopes. Environmental Earth Sciences, 76(23), 808. (doi: 10.1007/s12665-017-7127-2)

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 and Jeong, Sangseom (2017) Modeling of shallow landslides in an unsaturated soil slope using a coupled model. Geomechanics and Engineering, 13(2), pp. 353-370. (doi: 10.12989/gae.2017.13.2.353)

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Park, Hyundo and Jeong, Sangseom (2017) Settlement behavior of shallow foundations in unsaturated soils under rainfall. Sustainability, 9(8), 1417. (doi: 10.3390/su9081417)

Jeong, Sangseom, Lee, Kwangwoo, Kim, Junghwan and Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 (2017) Analysis of rainfall-induced landslide on unsaturated soil slopes. Sustainability, 9(7), 1280. (doi: 10.3390/su9071280)

2016

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Jeong, Sangseom and Kim, Jaehong (2016) Coupled infiltration model of unsaturated porous media for steady rainfall. Soils and Foundations, 56(6), pp. 1071-1081. (doi: 10.1016/j.sandf.2016.11.010)

2015

Jeong, Sangseom, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Lee, Joon Kyu and Kim, Junghwan (2015) The 27 July 2011 debris flows at Umyeonsan, Seoul, Korea. Landslides, 12(4), pp. 799-813. (doi: 10.1007/s10346-015-0595-0)

2014

Jeong, Sang-Seom, Jan, Young-Chul, Kim, Yong-Min ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 and Kim, Do-Hyun (2014) Evaluation of the NATM tunnel load on concrete lining using the ground lining interaction model. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 18(2), pp. 672-682. (doi: 10.1007/s12205-014-0597-9)

2013

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Lee, Sungjune, Jeong, Sangseom and Kim, Jaehong (2013) The effect of pressure-grouted soil nails on the stability of weathered soil slopes. Computers and Geotechnics, 49, pp. 253-263. (doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2012.12.003)

2009

Seol, Hoonil, Jeonh, Sangseom and Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 (2009) Load transfer analysis of rock-socketed drilled shafts by coupled soil resistance. Computers and Geotechnics, 36(3), pp. 446-453. (doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2008.08.012)

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Articles

Daramola, Abdulroqeeb Mofeyisope, Satyanaga, Alfrendo, Alfrendo, Babatunde David, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Qian, Zhai and Kim, Jong (2025) Real-time scanning curve of soil-water characteristic curve for residual soil slope. Sustainability, 17(5), 1803. (doi: 10.3390/su17051803)

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Sim, Tze En, Chua, Yuan Shen, Bakytuly, Nurdaulet, Satyanaga, Alfredo and Pu, Jaan (2025) Green cover systems for slope stabilisation in Singapore. Land, 14(2), 436. (doi: 10.3390/land14020436)

Chua, Yuan Shen, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Li, Minghui, Aventian, Gerarldo Davin and Satyanaga, Alfrendo (2024) A survey of advanced materials and technologies for energy harvesting from roadways. Electronics, 13(24), 4946. (doi: 10.3390/electronics13244946)

Orazayeva, Saltanat, Satyanaga, Alfrendo, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Rahardjo, Harianto, Qian, Zhai, Moon, Sung-Woo and Kim, Jong (2024) Advanced scanning technology for volume change measurement of residual soil. Applied Sciences, 14(23), 10938. (doi: 10.3390/app142310938)

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Das, Samiran ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3814-534X, Shah, Jolly Atit and Lim, Li Hong Idris ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0865-3829 (2024) Design of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in civil engineering. International Journal of Learning and Teaching, 10(4), pp. 539-543. (doi: 10.18178/ijlt.10.4.539-543)

Kim, Jaehong, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 and Satyanaga, Alfrendo (2023) Stability analysis for levee overflow failure due to water level fluctuation. Water, 15(19), 3402. (doi: 10.3390/w15193402)

Sia, Verasak, Satyanaga, Alfrendo and Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 (2022) Effects of heavy rainfall on shallow foundations in Bukit Timah Granite in Singapore. Applied Sciences, 12(19), 9516. (doi: 10.3390/app12199516)

Hamdany, Abdul Halim, Satyanaga, Alfrendo, Zhang, Dichuan, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 and Kim, Jong R. (2022) Photocatalytic cementitious material for eco-efficient construction—a systematic literature review. Applied Sciences, 12(17), 8741. (doi: 10.3390/app12178741)

Satyanaga, Alfrendo, Rangarajan, Saranya, Rahardjo, Harianto, Li, Yangyang and Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 (2022) Soil database for development of soil properties envelope. Engineering Geology, 304, 106698. (doi: 10.1016/J.ENGGEO.2022.106698)

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Rahardjo, Harianto, Nistor, Margarit Mircea, Satyanaga, Alfrendo, Leong, Eng-Choon and Sham, Aaron Wai Lun (2022) Assessment of critical rainfall scenarios for slope stability analyses based on historical rainfall records in Singapore. Environmental Earth Sciences, 81(2), 39. (doi: 10.1007/s12665-021-10160-4)

Kim, Sang Yeob, Na, Wooyoung, Jun, Changhyun, Seo, Hyungjoon and Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 (2021) Hydrological performance of green roof systems: a numerical investigation. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 9, 806697. (doi: 10.3389/fenvs.2021.806697)

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Satyanaga, Alfrendo, Rahardjo, Harianto, Park, Homin and Sham, Aaron Wai Lun (2021) Estimation of effective cohesion using artificial neural networks based on index soil properties: a Singapore case. Engineering Geology, 289, 106163. (doi: 10.1016/j.enggeo.2021.106163)

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Rahardjo, Harianto and Tsen-Tieng, Daryl Lee (2021) Mechanical behavior of trees with structural defects under lateral load: a numerical modeling approach. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening, 59, 126987. (doi: 10.1016/j.ufug.2021.126987)

Rahardjo, Harianto, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Gofar, Nurly and Satyanaga, Alfrendo (2020) Analyses and design of steep slope with GeoBarrier system (GBS) under heavy rainfall. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, (doi: 10.1016/j.geotexmem.2019.11.010)

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Rahardjo, Harianto and Thang, Nguyen Cong (2020) Elastoplastic behavior of compacted kaolin under consolidated drained and shearing infiltration conditions. Geotechnical Testing Journal, 43(2), pp. 414-435. (doi: 10.1520/gtj20180218)

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Rahardjo, Harianto and Tsen-Tieng, Daryl Lee (2020) Stability analysis of laterally loaded trees based on tree-root-soil interaction. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening, 49, 126639. (doi: 10.1016/j.ufug.2020.126639)

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Lim, Hyunsung and Jeong, Sangseom (2020) Seismic response of vertical shafts in multi-layered soil using dynamic and pseudo-static analyses. Geomechanics and Engineering, 21(3), pp. 269-277. (doi: 10.12989/GAE.2020.21.3.269)

Lee, Kwangwoo, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Ko, Junyoung and Jeong, Sangseom (2019) A study on the debris flow-induced impact force on check dam with- and without-entrainment. Computers and Geotechnics, 113, 103104. (doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2019.103104)

Rahardjo, Harianto, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 and Satyanaga, Alfrendo (2019) Role of unsaturated soil mechanics in geotechnical engineering. International Journal of Geo-Engineering, 10, 8. (doi: 10.1186/s40703-019-0104-8)

Kim, Jaehong, Hwang, Woongki and Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 (2018) Effects of hysteresis on hydro-mechanical behavior of unsaturated soil. Engineering Geology, 245, pp. 1-9. (doi: 10.1016/j.enggeo.2018.08.004)

Rahardjo, Jarianto, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Gofar, Nurly, Leong, Eng Choon, Wang, Chien Looi and Wong, Johnny L.H. (2018) Field instrumentations and monitoring of GeoBarrier System for steep slope protection. Transportation Geotechnics, 16, pp. 29-42. (doi: 10.1016/j.trgeo.2018.06.006)

Jeong, Sangseom, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Park, Hyundo and Kim, Jaehong (2018) Effects of rainfall infiltration and hysteresis on the settlement of shallow foundations in unsaturated soil. Environmental Earth Sciences, 77(13), 494. (doi: 10.1007/s12665-018-7690-1)

Rahardjo, Harianto, Thang, Nguyen Cong, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 and Leong, Eng-Choon (2018) Unsaturated elasto-plastic constitutive equations for compacted kaolin under consolidated drained and shearing-infiltration conditions. Soils and Foundations, 58(3), pp. 534-546. (doi: 10.1016/j.sandf.2018.02.019)

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Rahardjo, Harianto and Satyanaga, Alfrendo (2018) Numerical simulations of triaxial shearing-infiltration tests. Soils and Foundations, 58(2), pp. 398-411. (doi: 10.1016/j.sandf.2018.02.009)

Kim, Junghwan, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Jeong, Sangseom and Hong, Moonhyun (2017) Rainfall-induced landslides by deficit field matric suction in unsaturated soil slopes. Environmental Earth Sciences, 76(23), 808. (doi: 10.1007/s12665-017-7127-2)

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 and Jeong, Sangseom (2017) Modeling of shallow landslides in an unsaturated soil slope using a coupled model. Geomechanics and Engineering, 13(2), pp. 353-370. (doi: 10.12989/gae.2017.13.2.353)

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Park, Hyundo and Jeong, Sangseom (2017) Settlement behavior of shallow foundations in unsaturated soils under rainfall. Sustainability, 9(8), 1417. (doi: 10.3390/su9081417)

Jeong, Sangseom, Lee, Kwangwoo, Kim, Junghwan and Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 (2017) Analysis of rainfall-induced landslide on unsaturated soil slopes. Sustainability, 9(7), 1280. (doi: 10.3390/su9071280)

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Jeong, Sangseom and Kim, Jaehong (2016) Coupled infiltration model of unsaturated porous media for steady rainfall. Soils and Foundations, 56(6), pp. 1071-1081. (doi: 10.1016/j.sandf.2016.11.010)

Jeong, Sangseom, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Lee, Joon Kyu and Kim, Junghwan (2015) The 27 July 2011 debris flows at Umyeonsan, Seoul, Korea. Landslides, 12(4), pp. 799-813. (doi: 10.1007/s10346-015-0595-0)

Jeong, Sang-Seom, Jan, Young-Chul, Kim, Yong-Min ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 and Kim, Do-Hyun (2014) Evaluation of the NATM tunnel load on concrete lining using the ground lining interaction model. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 18(2), pp. 672-682. (doi: 10.1007/s12205-014-0597-9)

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Lee, Sungjune, Jeong, Sangseom and Kim, Jaehong (2013) The effect of pressure-grouted soil nails on the stability of weathered soil slopes. Computers and Geotechnics, 49, pp. 253-263. (doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2012.12.003)

Seol, Hoonil, Jeonh, Sangseom and Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 (2009) Load transfer analysis of rock-socketed drilled shafts by coupled soil resistance. Computers and Geotechnics, 36(3), pp. 446-453. (doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2008.08.012)

Book Sections

Satyanaga, Alfrendo, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Hamdany, Abdul Halim, Nistor, Mărgărit-Mircea, Sham, Aaron Wai Lun and Rahardjo, Harianto (2021) Preventive measures for rainfall-induced slope failures in Singapore. In: Nistor, M.-M. (ed.) Climate and Land Use Impacts on Natural and Artificial Systems. Elsevier, pp. 205-223. ISBN 9780128232651 (doi: 10.1016/b978-0-12-822184-6.00006-5)

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Rahardjo, Harianto and Satyanaga, Alfrendo (2019) Susceptibility assessment of slope failures in Singapore using GIS-based prediction models. In: Duc Long, Phung and Dung, Nguyen Tien (eds.) Geotechnics for Sustainable Infrastructure Development. Series: Lecture notes in civil engineering (62). Springer: Singapore, pp. 825-830. ISBN 9789811521836 (doi: 10.1007/978-981-15-2184-3_106)

Conference or Workshop Item

Peevers, Gareth ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3243-1725, McMaster, Thomas, Bhardwaj, Neeraj, Shah, Jolly Atit, Keoh, Sye Loong ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3640-5010, Goh, Cindy Sf ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6735-9972 and Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 (2024) Supporting a Mindset Shift to Blended Learning at the University of Glasgow Singapore. SEDA Autumn Conference 2024, Online, 28 November 2024.

Peevers, Gareth ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3243-1725, McMaster, Thomas, Bhardwaj, Neeraj, Shah, Jolly Atit, Keoh, Sye Loong ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3640-5010, Goh, Cindy Sf ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6735-9972 and Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 (2024) A Collaborative Journey: Redesigning University of Glasgow Singapore’s Programmes for Blended Delivery. ALT Annual Conference 2024, Manchester, 3-5 September 2024.

Conference Proceedings

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Shah, Jolly Atit, Peevers, Gareth ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3243-1725 and McMaster, Thomas (2025) Empowering Faculty Through Leadership: a Collaborative Approach to Blended Learning Adoption in Higher Education. In: 17th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies, Palma, Spain, 30 June-2 July 2025, ISBN 9788409742189 (doi: 10.21125/edulearn.2025.0461)

Shah, Jolly Atit, Lim, Li Hong Idris, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022 and Das, Samiran ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3814-534X (2025) Collaborative Project-Based Learning in Mechanical Design. In: 17th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies, Palma, Spain, 30 June-2 July 2025, pp. 1232-1240. ISBN 9788409742189 (doi: 10.21125/edulearn.2025.0403)

Das, Samiran ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3814-534X, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Shah, Jolly Atit and Lim, Li Hong Idris ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0865-3829 (2025) Enhancing Applied Learning in Civil Engineering: Implementing Project-Based Learning in Hydrological Studies. In: IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE 2024), Bengaluru, India, 9-12 December 2024, ISBN 9798350376234 (doi: 10.1109/tale62452.2024.10834363)

Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Das, Samiran ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3814-534X, Shah, Jolly Atit, Lim, Li Hong Idris ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0865-3829 and Yeo, Chonghun (2025) Analysis of Project-Based Learning (PBL) Characteristics in Civil Engineering Education. In: IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE 2024), Bengaluru, India, 9-12 December 2024, ISBN 9798350376234 (doi: 10.1109/tale62452.2024.10834330)

Kim, Y. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Idris, L. L. H., Das, S. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3814-534X and Yau, P. C. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8431-2770 (2024) Development Of Project-Based Learning In Civil Engineering. In: 18th Annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED 2024), Valencia, Spain, 04-06 Mar 2024, pp. 5942-5948. ISBN 9788409592159 (doi: 10.21125/inted.2024.1558)

Yau, Peter ChunYu ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8431-2770, Kim, Yongmin ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022, Wong, Dennis, Pang, Patrick, Kan, Stanley and Cao, Qi ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3243-5693 (2023) What Students Want to Have in the Post-Pandemic?: A Study about Computing Science Study Preferences and Mode of Study in Southeast Asia. In: ICETM 2022: 2022 5th International Conference on Education Technology Management, Lincoln, United Kingdom, 16-18 December 2022, pp. 59-63. ISBN 9781450398015 (doi: 10.1145/3582580.3582591)

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Grants

  • Principal Investigator (PI), Development of Real-Time Warning System for Engineered Slope in Singapore. Funded by Enterprise Singapore (ESG) (2024.1 – 2028.1)

  • Collaborator, Improved Assessment on Urban Tree Failures in Singapore: from V2 to V3. Climate Science Research Programme (2025.1 – 2028.1).

Supervision

Projects/Proposals

  • Applied AI in Geotechnical Engineering
    subsidence, landslides, tree failures, ground movement

  • Structural Health Monitoring for Digital Twine
    performance-based structure modelling

  • Course Development for Interdisciplinary Learning titled in "AI for geotechnical engineers"
    framework, scaffolding contents, implementation

Past Projects

Project Manager (NTU Singapore), The development of slope management and susceptibility geographical information system. Funded by Building and Construction Authority Singapore (BCA). (2017.5 – 2020.12) 

  • Estimation of effective cohesion over SG using AI technology (a deep learning model).
  • Regional-scaled analysis to develop the slope susceptibility map for SG
  • Field monitoring at 12 slopes in SG

Researcher (NTU), Study on impacts due to climate change on biodiversity and greenery – tree failure. Research collaboration between NTU and the National Parks Board Singapore (NParks). Funded by The National Environmental Agency Singapore (NEA). (2016.10 – 2018.10)

  • Tree-pulling tests to estimate the overall stiffness of the tree-root-soil system
  • 3D numerical simulation to investigate tree stability
  • Development of an Eye-On-Tree (EOT) sensor to monitor tree movement

Researcher (NTU), Geobarrier system for use in underground structure. Research collaboration between NTU and the Housing and Development Board Singapore (HDB). Funded by the Ministry of National Development Singapore (MND). (2015.10 – 2017.02)

  • Construction of three GBS walls in the Orchard area
  • Field monitoring to assess the performance of GBS
  • Numerical simulation to confirm the performance and to design for BCA submission

Project Manager (Yonsei), Development of Seoul-type landslides early warning system. Funded by Seoul Metropolitan Government. (2015.12 – 2016.12)

  • Application of wireless sensor network (WSN) to monitor mountainous areas
  • Development of a GIS-based slope stability model

Project Manager (Yonsei), Green Infrastructure Technology for Climate Change. Risk analysis and disaster adaptation technologies for unsaturated weathered soil slopes under climate changes. Funded by National Research Foundation, Korea. (2011.9 – 2015.8)

  • Laboratory testing for unsaturated soil
  • Development of a large deformation modelling technique for debris flow
  • Development of a hydro-mechanical coupled finite element model

Project Manager (Yonsei), Study on stability analysis of urban-type debris flow dam. Funded by Forest Professional Engineer Institute of Kanglim. (2014.11- 2015.03)

  • Large deformation finite element model for the post-failure behavior of landslides
  • Development of optimum countermeasure structure design

Development of design guidelines for surrounding soils due to shield TBM excavation. Funded by Korea Electric Power Research Institute. (2014.01- 2015.02)

  • 3D dynamic analysis to model shield TBM excavation to assess influence zones
  • Analysis of measured data from tunnel structures

Studies on the cause of the 2011 Umyeonsan (Mt.) landslides. Funded by Seoul Metropolitan Government. (2012.06-2012.12)

  • In-situ monitoring of the scrap zones
  • Back analysis of landslides to figure out the cause of the disaster

Case study and design criteria of offshore wind turbine foundation. Funded by Daelim Co., Ltd. (2010.03-2011.02)

  • 3D numerical simulation of monopile's lateral behavior under cyclic loading
  • A comprehensive literature review of the state-of-art

Evaluation of liquefaction and bearing capacity of caisson breakwaters at DJEN-DJEN area in Algeria. Funded by Sungshin E&C Co., Ltd. (2009.06-2011.2)

  • Evaluation of liquefaction
  • Proposal for improvement of lowland

Development of seismic design criteria for vertical shaft. Funded by Korea Electric Power Research Institute. (2008.07-2010.07)

  • Development of design guidelines for vertical shafts under earthquake
  • 3D detailed numerical simulation using ABAQUS

Development of seismic design method for a drilled shaft. Funded by Posco E&C Co., Ltd. (2007.9-2008.10)

  • Model tests to investigate the end-bearing capacity of drilled shafts.
  • 3D numerical simulation of rock-socked drilled shafts.

 

Teaching

Current modules (2020 - present)

  • CVE1114 Civil Engineering Skills (Python Programming & Engineering Surveying) 
  • CVE2332 Engineering Geology and Soil Mechanics
  • CVE3231 Foundation Engineering (Deep Foundation)
  • CVE3171 Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP) (co-lead)
  • CVE3371 Capstone Project

Previous modules (2020 - 2023)

  • CVE1222 Civil Engineering Materials
  • CVE3361 Civil Engineering Practices (Construction Law)

 

Professional activities & recognition

Grant committees & research advisory boards

  • 2024: Korean Scientists and Engineers Association in Singapore, Academic and Research

Editorial boards

  • 2025: Scientific Reports
  • 2025: Discover Soil

Selected international presentations

  • 2025: International Conference on Civil Engineering (Singapore)
  • 2025: International Conference on Information Technology, Engineering, and Business Application (ICIBA) (Indonesia)
  • 2024: International Conference on Civil Engineering (Singapore)

Additional information

Professional Activities & Recognition

Invited Talks

  • Smart construction: the 4th industry revolution, invited seminar, Seoul Institute of Technology, Seoul, March 2021.

  • Sustainable Urban Development, invited talk, Dankook University, Korea, June 2022. 

  • Bringing the workplace into the classroom, invited talk, SIT CoLEAD, Exploring Teaching Expertise in Higher Education series, Singapore, March 2023.

  • Analysis of critical rainfall scenarios and estimation of effective cohesion for slope stability analysis in Singapore, invited lecture, IES Risk Mitigation for Slope Design, Construction & Maintenance, Singapore, January 2023

  • Rainfall-induced slope failure & Role of unsaturated soil properties in Singapore, invited lecture, IES Slope Safety in Singapore and the Adoption of a Green and Sustainable Approach to Design, Construction, and Maintenance, Singapore, June 2023.

  • Digital geotechnical engineering and sustainable urban development, invited talk, Pukyong National University, Kyonggi University, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, UNIST, Korea, August 2023.

  • Project-Based Learning (PBL) design and its implementation in engineering education, Keynote, International Conference on Civil Engineering, Singapore, March 2024.

  • Fostering collaboration and dialogue with fellow researchers in the education field. invited chair, INTED International Education Conference, Spain, July 2024.

  • Introduction to hollow rebar and its application in geotechnical structures, invited talk, 2024 CTIL Technical Seminar, SIT, Singapore, July 2024. 

  • Digital assessment and prediction of rainfall-induced slope failures using AI, invited talk, Mott Macdonald Singapore, Singapore, July 2024 

  • Enhancing Inclusivity and Accessibility of Python Programming Tutorials for Civil Engineering Students, Keynote, International Conference on Civil Engineering, Singapore, March 2025.

  • Digital assessment and prediction of rainfall-induced slope failures using AI, invited lecture, IES Future Ready for Slope Safety, Singapore, March 2025. 

  • AI in Geotechnical Engineering: Getting Started with Slope Applications, Keynote, World Engineers Summit 2025, Shaping Tomorrow: Engineering Smart Sustainable Cities, Singapore, Oct 2025. 

  • Digital Geotechnical Engineering: AI Application to Urban Disaster, invited seminar, MIDAS, Singapore, Nov 2025.

  • AI application to geotechnical engineering education: getting started with slope stability, Keynote, 2025 Asia-Korea Conference on Science and Technology (AKC), Singapore, November 2025.  

  • Digital Geotechnical Engineering: AI technologies getting started with urban disaster, Keynote, The 2025 BINA DARMA International Conference, Interdisciplinary Innovation for Sustainable and Inclusive Global Development, Indonesia, Dec 2025.