Dong Joon Kim

Hyundai Engineering (South Korea), Pukyong National University, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

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Dong Joon Kim is a geotechnical engineer whose research focuses on advancing cone penetration testing (CPT) for centrifuge model experiments. His most significant contribution is the development of a miniature cone penetrometer (10 mm diameter) capable of measuring tip resistance under high-gravity conditions, enabling more accurate simulation of in-situ soil behavior. His landmark 2015 study, "Miniature Cone Tip Resistance on Sand in a Centrifuge" (61 citations), systematically investigated how particle size, stress level, boundary effects, and penetration rate influence tip resistance—providing critical calibration data for centrifuge modeling. This work directly addresses the challenge of scaling effects in physical modeling of sands. Kim also explored underwater robotics, using CFD to optimize ducted propeller designs for remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), demonstrating versatility beyond traditional geotechnical applications. His research has practical implications for offshore foundation design, liquefaction assessment, and site characterization. By bridging laboratory-scale testing with field conditions, Kim’s work helps engineers better predict soil behavior under complex loading scenarios, making him a valuable contributor to physical modeling in geotechnical engineering.