Suryeon Kim

Assistant Professor, Construction Management Engineering Technology

Introduction

Suryeon Kim is an Assistant Professor of Construction Management and Engineering Technology in the Department of Construction Science and Organizational Leadership for the College of Technology at Purdue University Northwest.

Research Overview

Professor Suryeon Kim’s research centers on the integration of data analytics to develop advanced managerial and technological solutions for capital projects. Her work focuses on enhancing data-driven decision-making by leveraging both historical project data and expert experiential knowledge—critical components for improving project efficiency, predictability and effectiveness.

In addition to her research on intelligent capital project delivery, Professor Kim is committed to advancing construction engineering and management education. She explores the use of technology-driven educational simulations to enrich student learning and foster deeper engagement with construction management concepts.

Select Publications

Kim, S., Mainardi, P., Jeong, H. D., Rybkowski, Z. K., and Seo, J. H. (2025). Technology-Driven Serious Games and Simulations for Construction Management Education. ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(1), 04024185.

Kim, S., Ghimire, P., Barutha, P., & Jeong, H. D. (2024). Risk-Based Decision-Making Framework for Implementation of Collaboration and Integration Strategies. ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering, 40(5), 04024041.

Wood, X., Ghimire, P., Kim, S., Barutha, P., & Jeong, H. D. (2024). Framework for Evaluating the Success of Integrated Project Delivery in the Industrial Construction Sector: A Mixed Methods Approach & Machine Learning Application. Construction Economics and Building, 24(1/2).

Kim, S., Ghimire, P., Jeong, H. D., & Barutha, P. (2024). Comparative Analysis of Project Risks across Construction Sectors. ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(6), 04024038.

Ahn, Y. H., Lee, S., Kim, S. R., Lim, J., Park, S. J., Kwon, S., & Kim, H. (2021). Factors associated with different levels of daytime sleepiness among Korean construction drivers: a cross-sectional study. BMC public health, 21(1), p.2014.

Teaching Focus

Professor Kim’s teaching interests span core areas of construction management, including Construction Management, Construction Scheduling and Estimating, Construction Graphics, Lean Construction and Construction Accounting and Financial Management.

For Fall 2025, she is teaching CMET 44500 – Construction Management and CMET 45000 – Construction Scheduling.