Introduction
Dr. Mingu Kang has devoted his career to civil engineering research with a specialization in Transportation geotechnics. His research interests are aligned with transportation/geotechnical engineering research focused on smart and resilient transportation infrastructure foundations using geosynthetics and innovative sensors.
In his doctoral research, he focused on the development and application of a new field sensor capable of accurately estimating soil and unbound aggregate layers stiffness, and the quantification of the effect of geogrid stabilization using sensors. The sensors have been successfully deployed at multiple pavement test sites operated by various government organizations, i.e., USACE, FAA, FHWA, and the multiple state Department of Transportation.
Mingu has received multiple research awards during his PhD years from professional organizations, including the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI), the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS), and FAA. Before stepping into academia, he fortified his expertise at a geotechnical engineering firm in South Korea, collaborating with several notable agencies, including the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Courses taught at St. Thomas:
- ENGR 463 Soil Mechanics & Foundations
- ENGR 466 Transportation Engineering