Kun-Ho Kim, University of Waterloo

Research

Durability Earthquake engineering Existing structures Iron-based shape memory alloys Nonlinear analysis Structural retrofit abrasive blasting damage bond

Latest funding

A New Generation of Structural Repair and Strengthening Techniques Using Iron-based Shape Memory Alloys
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$74,000
Cost effective retrofit of ageing concrete bridge components using iron-based shape memory alloy (Fe-SMA) composites
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$62,000
A New Generation of Structural Repair and Strengthening Techniques Using Iron-based Shape Memory Alloys
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$12,500

All 4 grants and awards

A New Generation of Structural Repair and Strengthening Techniques Using Iron-based Shape Memory Alloys

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Kim, Kun-Ho

Keywords: existing structures; structural retrofit; iron-based shape memory alloys; durability; nonlinear analysis; earthquake engineering

$74,000

Cost effective retrofit of ageing concrete bridge components using iron-based shape memory alloy (Fe-SMA) composites

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Kim, Kunho Eugene KE

Keywords: bridges; reinforced concrete; shape memory alloys; strengthening

$62,000

A New Generation of Structural Repair and Strengthening Techniques Using Iron-based Shape Memory Alloys

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Kim, Kun-Ho

$12,500

Investigating Impacts of Construction Contaminants to Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Internal Reinforcing Bars

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Kim, Kunho Eugene KE

Keywords: abrasive blasting damage; bond; durability; gfrp reinforcing bars; mechanical properties; non-destructive evaluation; surface contamination

$77,400

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Durability Dear Professor Kim, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on durability connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "A New Generation of Structural Repair and Strengthening Techniques Using Iron-based Shape Memory Alloys" (2023), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]