Seung Oh Lee

Hydro-Env. Res. Lab. . . .

 

 

School of Urban and Civil Engr.,

Hongik University

72-1 Sangsoo-dong Mapo-gu,

Seoul 121-791, Korea

T +82 (2)320 3046

Email seungoh.lee@hongik.ac.kr

http://huniv.hongik.ac.kr/~solee07/

 

 

 

Education

 

 

20022006

 

Philosophiae Doctor, Georgia Instutie of Technology.

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Altanta, GA USA

20002002

 

Master of Science, Georgia Instutie of Technology.

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Altanta, GA USA

19971999

 

Master of Science, Hanyang University.

Department of Civil Engineering, Seoul, Korea

19911999

 

Bachelor of Science, Hanyang University.

Department of Civil Engineering, Seoul, Korea

 

 

 

Doctoral Dissertation

 

 

Title

 

Physical Modeling of Local Scour around Complex Bridge Piers

Supervisors

 

Dr. Terry W. Sturm

Description

 

Experimental study of local scour around complex bridge piers and presentation of better understanding of scour mechanism

 

 

 

Research Experience

 

 

2007Present

 

Assistant professor, School of Urban and Civil Engineering, Hongik University

Conducting several hydraulic model experiments, developing numerical codes and supervising undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Civil Engineering.

20062007

 

Researcher, Innovative Global Construction Leader Eduation Center, Hanyang University.

Working with Professor Yong-sik Cho. Developing the numerical methodology and supervising graduate students in hydraulic and coastal engineering

20062006

 

Postdoctoral fellow, Environmental Fluid Mechanics and Water Resources, Georgia Institute

Technology.

Worked with Professor Terry W. Sturm. Conducted laboratory experiments about the contraction scour and measured the velocity profile and removal efficiency of the oil-grit separator

2001-2006

 

Graduate Research Assistant, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia

Institute Technology.

Worked with Professor Terry W. Strum. Conducted laboratory modeling with field monitoring of regional bridges scour in Georgia

1999-2000

 

Research Assistant, Department of Civil Engineering, Sejong University.

Worked with Professor Yong-sik Cho. Investigated the saltwater intrusion in estuary

1997-1999

 

Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Civil Engineering, Hanyang University.

Worked with Professor TaeHoon Yoon. Investigated the numerical model on removal of suspended particles in settling tanks and conducted the hydraulic modeling of bridge foundation in Han River.

 

 

 

Teaching Experience

 

 

2007Present

 

Assistant Professor, School of Urban and Civil Engineering, Hongik University.

Instructing lectures about fluid mechanics, hydraulic experiments and coastal engineering in undergraduate courses and advanced hydraulics, sediment transport engineering and hydraulic structure design in the graduate courses in the Department of Civil Engineering

2007-2007

 

Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Seoul.

Instructing lectures about computational analysis of ground water flow. Presenting the demonstration of computational simulation in class and Assisting students individually (course CE Computational).

2006curt

 

Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, Hanyang University.

Instructing lectures about open channel hydraulics and numerical analysis. Presenting the demonstration of hydraulic experiments and Assisting students individually (course CIE411: Hydraulics and Labs, MAT308: Numerical Analysis, CIE857 Computational Hydraulics ).

1999-2000

 

Teaching Assistant, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Sejong University.

Prepared problem sets and exams. Assisted students individually with homework problem and

helped in their understanding of class lectures (course CEE2: Fluid mechanics and Labs, CEE3:

Hydraulics and Labs).

 

 

 

Publications

 

Journal articles

International

 

Ge L., Lee S.O., Sotiropouls F. and Sturm T. W., 2005, 3D unsteady RANS modeling of complex hydraulic flows II. Model validation. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, ASCE, Vol.131(9), pp.809-820.

 

Cho Y.-S., Son D.-H. and Lee S.O., 2007, Practical modified scheme for linear shallow water equations for distant propagation of tsunamis. Ocean Engineering, Vol. 34, pp. 1769-1777.

 

Jung T.-W., Suh K.-D., Lee S.O. and Cho Y.-S., 2008, Linear wave reflection by trench with various shapes. Ocean Engineering, Vol. 35, pp. 1226-1234.

 

Cho Y.-S., Lakshumanan C., Choi B.-H., Lee S. O. and Hwang K.-N., 2009, A field report on the impact of the 2004 South Asian Tsunami along Southeast Coast of India, Coastal Engineering Journal, Vol. 51, No. 1, pp.1-26.

 

Lee S. O. and Sturm T. W., 2009, Effect of sediment size on physical modeling of bridge pier scour, Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 135, No. 10, pp.793-802.

 

Lee S. O., Kim S. J., Hwang K. N. and Cho, Y.-S., 2009, Numerical simulations of scalar transport with full diffusion terms in the ¥ò-coordinate system, Journal of Coastal Research, Vol. 52, Special Issue, pp.141-148.

 

Jung T., Lee S. O. and Y.-S. Cho, 2009, Decomposing of incident and reflected waves using a single moving wave gage, Journal of Coastal Research, Vol. 25, No. 3, pp.704-710.

 

Choi M., Lee S. O., and Kwon H., 2010, Understanding of the Common Land Model performance for water and energy fluxes in a farmland during the growing season in Korea, Hydrological Processes, Vol. 24, pp. 1063-1071.

 

Jung T. and Lee S.O., 2010, Semianlytical one-dimensional solution for linear wave reflection over varying topography. Journal of Coastal Research, Vol. 28(1A), pp. 73-39.

Kim D.-H., and Lee S.O., 2012, Stable Numerical Model for Transcritical Flow and Sediment Transport on Uneven Bathymetry, Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 138, No. 1, pp.46-56.

Kim H. W., Hwang K., Mu Q., Lee S.O., and Choi M., 2012. Validation of MODIS 16 Global Terrestrial Evapotranspiration Products in Various Climates and Land Cover Types in Asia, KSCE Journal of Civil Engieering, Vol. 16, No. 2, pp.229-238.

Kim K. S., Ryoo W., Chun M.-S., Chung G.-Y., Lee S.O., 2012, Transport analysis in reverse electrodialysis with pulsatile flows for enhanced power generation, Korean Journal of Chemical Engieering, Vol. 29, No. 2, pp. 162-168.

Hwang K., Choi M., Lee S.O., Seo J.-W., 2013, Estimation of instantaneous and daily net radiation from MODIS data under clear sky conditions: a case study in East Asia, Irrigation Science, Vol. 31, No. 5, pp. 1173-1184.

Kim D., Olivera F., Cho H., Lee S. O., 2013, Effect of the inter-annual variability of rainfall statistics on stochastically generated rainfall time series: part 2. Impact on watershed response variables, Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment, Vol. 27. No. 7, pp.1611-1619.

Hong S.-S., Ryo W., Chun M.-S., Lee S.O., and Chung G.-Y., 2013, Numerical studies on the pressure-retarded osmosis (PRO) system with the spiral wound module for power generation, Desalination and Water Treatment, DOI:10.1080/19443994.2013.821041. 

 

 

 

 

Publications

 

Journal articles

Domestic

 

Yoon, T.H. and Lee, S.O., 2000, Hydraulic behavior and removal efficiency of settling tanks. Journal of Civil Engineering, KSCE, Vol.4(1), pp.53-57.

 

Yoon, T.H. and Lee, S.O., 2000, Numerical modeling of sedimentation basins with a baffle. Journal of Civil Engineering, KSCE, Vol.4(4), pp.227-232.

 

Lee, S.O., Lee, J.W. and Cho, Y.-S., 2007, Temporal Variation of Local Scour Depth around a Bridge Pier. Journal of Civil Engineering, KSCE, Vol.27(1B), pp.29-35.

 

Kim J., Kim H.J., Lee S.O. and Cho Y.-S., 2007, Numerical Simulation of Flood Inundation with Quadtree Grid. Journal of KOSHAM, KOSHAM, Vol.7(2), pp.45-52.

 

Kim S.M., Lee S.O., Choi M.-K., and Cho Y.-S., 2007, Field survey of 1983 central East Sea Tsunami: Imwon port. Journal of KOSHAM, KOSHAM, Vol.7(4), pp.97-105.

 

Park S.H., Lee S.O., Jung T.-W., and Cho Y.-S., 2007, Experimental study on reduction of run-up height of sloping breakwater due to submerged structure. Journal of KOSHAM, KOSHAM, Vol.7(5), pp.187-197.

 

Jang W.J., Lee S.O., Lee J. W., and Cho Y.-S., 2007, Hydrodynamic pressure models for free .surface flow. Journal of KSCE, KSCE, Vol.27(4B), pp.613-622.

 

Lee S.O., Kim S. J. and Cho Y.-S., 2007, Numerical analysis on salinity intrusion in estuary with .two-dimensional vertical model in _-coordinates. Journal of KSCE, KSCE, Vol.27(6B), pp.591-598.

 

Park S.H., Lee S.O., Jung T. -W. and Cho Y.-S., 2007, Effect of submerged structure on rubble mound .breakwater: Experimental study. Journal of Civil Engineering, KSCE, Vol.11(6), pp.277-284.

 

Jung T-. W., Lee S.O., Park J. H. and Cho Y.-S., 2008, The solution of mild-slope equation using power series. Journal of KOSHAM, KOSHAM, Vol.8(1), pp.141-146.

 

Lee S.O., Kim H-. J. and Cho Y-.S., 2008, Experimental analysis of effect of unsteadiness of horseshore vortex on local pier scour. Journal of KSCE, KSCE, Vol.28(2B), pp.169-175.

 

Choi M., Lee S.O., Ahn J. H. and Yoon Y.N., 2008, An analysis of long-term river bed changes using surface-water modeling system(SMS) model: A case study of the Pochon stream basin. Journal of KOSHAM, KOSHAM, Vol.8(2), pp.301-309.

 

Kim J., Lee S.O., Yoon K. S. and Cho Y.-S., 2008, Application of a two-dimensional flood inundation model based on quardtree grid. Journal of KOSHAM, KOSHAM, Vol.8(3), pp.129-136.

 

Kim H.-J., Lee S.O. and Cho Y.-S., 2008, Development of a Numerical Model of Shallow-water Flowing using Cut-cell System, Journal of KOSHAM, KOSHAM, Vol.8(4), pp.91-100.

 

Lee S.O., Kim Y.H. and Im J.H., 2008, Effect of Maintenance of Vertical Profile of Stream for Triangle-type Labyrinth Weir, Journal of KOSHAM, KOSHAM, Vol.9(3), pp.107-115.

 

Park T., Choi M., Yeo C.G. and Lee S.O., 2009, Analysis of Regional Flood Damage Characteristics using Relationship between Flood Frequency and Damage, Journal of KOSHAM, KOSHAM, Vol.9(5), pp.87-92.

 

Hwang K.., Cho H.S., Lee S.O. and Choi M., 2010, Spatio-temporal Variability of Soil Moisture within Remote Sensing Footprints in Semi-arid Area, Journal of KSCE, KSCE, Vol.30(3B), pp.285-293.

 

Zi G., Kim J.G., Lee S.O. and Lee P.-S., 2010, Development of a Design Chart for the Initial Design Stage of Very Large Floating Structures, Journal of KSCE, KSCE, Vol.30(3B), pp.315-324.

 

Park T., Yeo C.G., Choi M. and Lee S.O., 2010, Flood Damage Index regarding Regional Flood Damage Characteristics, Journal of KSCE, KSCE, Vol.30(4B), pp.361-366.

 

Joo J.Y., Choi M., Jung S.W. and Lee S.O., 2010, Prediction of Soil Moisture using Hydrometeorological Data in Selmacheon, Journal of KSCE, KSCE, Vol.30(5B), pp.437-444.

 

Kim S., Jo H.B., Lee S.O. and Choi M., 2010, The study of Application of Drought Index using Measured Soil Moisture at KoFlux Tower, Journal of KSCE, KSCE, Vol.30(6B), pp.541-549.

Kim D., Lim Y.J., Lee S.O. and Choi M., 2011, Validation of Energy and Water Fluxes Using Korea Land Data Assimilation and Flux Tower Measurement: Haenam KoFlux Site¡¯s Hydro-Environment Analysis, Journal of KSCE, KSCE, Vol.31(3B), pp.285-291.

Yeo C.G., Lee S.O., Yoon S.E. and Song J. W., 2011, Temporal Variation of Local Scour Depth in the Downstream of Weir with Shapes, Journal of KSCE, KSCE, Vol.31(4B), pp.353-360.

Ahn T., Lee J.H. Lee S.O. and Cheong T.S., 2011, Analysis of the Preventive Investment Effect of Small Stream Improvement, Journal of KOSHAM, KOSHAM, Vol.11, No. 4, pp.163-169.

Yoon P., Kim T.-W., Yang J.-S., and Lee S.O., 2012, Estimating Quantiles of Extreme Rainfall Using a Mixed Gumbel Distribution Model, Journal of KWRA, KWRA, Vol. 45, No. 3, pp. 263-274.

Kim S., Lee S.O., and Jung T.-H., 2012, Analytic Solution of Wave Propagating over Depressive Seabed, Journal of KOCON, KOCON, Vol. 12, No. 3, pp.434-441.

Cho H. S., Yeo C. G., Im J., and Lee S.O.,2012,  Improvement of Sedimentation Rate in the Settling Basin by Labyrinth Weir, Journal of KSCE, KSCE, Vol. 32, No. 3B, pp. 153-159.

Jeong S. I., Kim S., Yoon K. S. and Lee S.O., 2012, Estimation of Length of Connecting Revetment around Barriers with Total Head between Upstream and Downstream, Journal of KOSHAM, KOSHAM, Vol. 12, No. 3, pp. 239-246.

Jung Y., Ryu K., Yi C., and Lee S.O., 2013, The use of Satellite Image for Uncertainty Analysis in Flood Inundation Mapping, Journal of KSCE, KSCE, Vol. 33, No. 2, pp. 549-557.

Kim D., Shin J.Y., Lee S.O., and Kim T.-W., 2013, The Application of the Poisson Cluster Rainfall Generation Model to the Flood Analysis, Journal of KWRA, KWRA, Vol. 46, No. 5, pp. 439-447.

Jung Y., Yeo K.D., Kim S.Y., and Lee S.O., 2013, The Effect of Uncertainty in Roughness and Discharge on Flood Inundation Mapping, Journal of KSCE, KSCE, Vol. 33, No. 3, pp. 937-945.

 

 

 

 

 

Patents

 

Domestic

 

Lee S.O., Cho Y.-S., and Park S.-H., 2007, Coastal structure built of net with tetrapod and fabrication method and constructing method thereof. Registration, No. 10-0760950, Hanyang University, Korea.

 

Lee S.O. and Cho Y.S., 2007, Auto balance type decanter for wastewater treatment, Registration  No. 10-0856000, Hanyang University, Korea.

 

Lee S.O. and Cho Y.S., 2007, Floatage inflow prevention type balance keeping decanter for wastewater treatment, Registration No. 10-0732186, Hanyang University, Korea.

 

Lee S.O. and Cho Y.-S., 2008, Balance keeping type decanter for wastewater treatment, Registration No. 10-0732185, Hanyang University, Korea.

 

Lee S.O. and Im J.H., 2010, Undulating crest type labyrinth weir, Registration No. 10-0950909, Korea.

Jang J., Lee M., and Lee S.O., 2012, Multi point sediment flushing type rubber dam, Registration No. 10-1114409, Hyundai E&C, Korea.

Im J.H., Lee S.O., and Kim S., 2012, Labyrinth weir having preventing accumulation structure, Registration No. 10-11556870000, Hyundai E&C,  Korea.

Im J.H., Lee S.O., and Kim S., 2012, Riverbed structure having accelerating flow path for preventing accumulation, Registration No. 10-11557440000, Hyundai E&C,  Korea.

Im J.H., Lee S.O., and Kim S., 2012, Labyrinth weir having conserving ecosystem function, Registration No. 10-11870940000, Hyundai E&C,  Korea.

Chung G.-Y., Ryo W., Lee S.O., Lee T., and Yang Y., 2013, Power generation system using salinity gradient of salt water and fresh water, Registration No. 10-12394400000, Hongik University, Korea.

Lee S.O., 2013, Anti-overflow type fill dam using crest pavement and intermediate channel, Registration No. 10-12620930000, Hongik University, Korea.

Lee S.O., 2013, Anti-overflow fill dam using partial pavement slope and slope channel, Registration No. 10-12620940000, Hongik University, Korea.

Chung G.-Y., Ryo W., and Lee S.O., 2013, Method for hybrid generation of electrical power using salinity gradient of sea water and fresh water, Registration No. 10-12978570000, Hongik University, Korea.

Chung G.-Y., Ryo W., and Lee S.O., 2013, Hybrid power generation system using salinity gradient of sea water and fresh water, Registration No. 10-12979300000, Hongik University, Korea.

 

 

 

 

Research Interests

 

 

Open channels

 

Sediment transport in natural river, Local scour around hydraulic structures,  and Flow resistances

Environmental hydraulics

 

Vegetation hydrodynamics, Hydraulic behavior and removal efficiency of settling basins, and Saltwater distribution in estuary

Coastal engineering

 

Floating offshore structures, Liquefied and fluidized sediment flows in coastal regions, and Wave propagation 

Water resources

 

Flood damage index, Remote sensing, Soil moisture, and Common Land Model

Hybrid-Hydro

 

Renewable Power Generation ( Reverse Electrodialysis, Eletroactive Polymer, Wave force)

 

 

 

Awards

 

Domestic

1991-1996

 

Excellent student scholarship, Hanyang University

1997

 

Best Graduate Award, Hanyang University

2008

 

Excellent Conference Paper Award, Korean Society of Civil Engineering

2009

 

A Letter of Commendation, Korea Water Resources Association

Young Investigator Award, Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation

Excellent Conference Paper Award, Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation

Excellent Conference Paper Award, Korea Water Resources Association

Excellent Conference Paper Award, Korean Society of Civil Engineering

2010

 

A Letter of Commendation, Korean Society of Civil Engineering

A Letter of Commendation, Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation

Excellent Conference Paper Award, Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation

Excellent Conference Paper Award, Korean Society of Civil Engineering

2011

 

Excellent Conference Paper Award, Korea Water Resources Association

Excellent Conference Paper Award, Korea Institute of Chemical Engineers

2012

 

Excellent Conference Paper Award, Korea Water Resources Association

2013

 

A Letter of Commendation, Korean Society of Civil Engineering

A Letter of Commendation, Ministry of Security and Public Administration

 

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