Young-Gurl Kim, Ph.D. - click here to email Young-Gurl

Education

Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Princeton University, 1990

M.A. Civil Engineering, Princeton University, 1987

M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming, 1985

B.S. Mechanical engineering, Han-Yang University, South Korea, 1983

University Teaching Experience

Associate Professor, John Brown University, 1997 to present

Assistant Professor, John Brown University, 1990 – 1997

Assistant in Instruction, Princeton University, 1988

Research Assistant, Princeton University, 1985-1990

Research Assistant, University of Wyoming, 1983-1985

Assistant in Instruction, University of Wyoming, 1983-1985

University Courses Taught

Engineering - Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials, Machine Design, Materials Science and Engineering, Linear Systems Theory, General Physics, Engineering Thermodynamics, Engineering Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling for Scientists and Engineers, Continuum Mechanics, Finite Element Analysis, Mechanical Vibrations, Senior Engineering Design, Technology and Society

Intercultural Studies – Theory and Practice of Appropriate Technology, Principles and Practice of Community Development, Community Development Practicum

Publications

“Failure Analysis of Broken Walking Beam of Semi-Trailer, “ Ryan Engineering, 2002

“Load and Failure Analysis of Foldable truck Ramp, “Ryan Engineering”, 2001

“Debriefing on the CD consulting and training trip to Bangladesh,” JBU and mission supporters, 2000

“Debriefing on the CD consulting and training trip to Tanzania (Korean),” mission supporters, 1999

“A Brief Summary of Consulting Activities in Irian Jaya and Maluku, Indonesia, “ Wycliffe Bible Translators, 1998

“Thoughts on the Developmental Process of Kordesi and Aurimi, “ SIL Indonesia Branch, 1998

“A Brief Survey of the Lifestyle of Kosarek in the Perspective of Community Development, “ SIL Indonesia Branch, 1998

“Technical Recommendation for Drinking Water Development in Noiadi and Langda, “ SIL Indonesia Branch, 1998

Professional societies

Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Member of the Materials Information Society (ASM International)

Member of Solar Energy Internationals (SEI)

Professional Consulting Experience

Donegal Bay Incorporated, Siloam Springs, AR, 2002 to present - serves as ATV (all-terrain vehicle) specialist

Ryan Engineering, Siloam Springs, AR, 2001 to present - consulting in the area of Machine Design, Fractography, and Microscopic Analysis

Ministerio de Jesus, Tocoa, Honduras, June 2002 – Consulting and training on community development

Family Missions International, San Pedro Sula, Honduras, March 2001 – Consulting on community development

Aid for Poverty Alleviation in Bangladesh, Chittagong, Bangladesh, 2000 to present – consulting on the use of Appropriate Technology for rural development

Korean Methodist Mission in Tanzania, Dodoma, Tanzania, 1999 to present – Consulting on the use of Appropriate Technology for rural development

Summer Institute of Linguistics, Irian Jaya, Indonesia, January to June 1998 – Served as a visiting consultant on Community Development