Publication

(SCI) Refereed Journal Publications

• Douaa Al-Assaad, Chul Kim et al, Personalized Environmental Control Systems (PECS): A systematic review of performance evaluation methods for Thermal Comfort, Air Quality and Energy, Building and Environment, 284, 113471, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2025.113471, IEA Annex 87 project, 2025

• Soim Ryu, Doowon Choi, Chul Kim, Evaluation of Personalized Environmental Control Systems to Improve Local Thermal Comfort during Cooling Season in Korea, Energy Reports, 14, 1434-1451,  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2025.07.018, (IF: 5.1, JCR 57.2%), 2025

• Chul Kim,  Jeff S. Haberl, Impact of varying usage profiles for different building envelope types with all-electric HVAC systems, Science and Technology for the Built Environment, Vol. 31, No. 4  (IF: 1.7, JCR 45.1%), https://doi.org/10.1080/23744731.2025.2460375, 2025

• Chul Kim, Yun Gyu Lee, Kichul Kim, Investigation of airborne contaminant transmissions using network models: COVID-19 outbreak and potential risk in senior care facilities, Heliyon, Vol. 11, No. 1 (IF: 3.4, JCR 79.5%), DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e41327, 2025

• Doowon Choi, Chul Kim, A data-driven approach to discover hidden complicated relationships of energy variables and estimate energy consumption in US homes, Building and Environment, Vol 267 (IF: 7.1, JCR 92.9%), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2024.112175, 2025

• Xinwen Zhang, Kyu-Nam Rhee, Gun-Joo Jung, Chul Kim (CA), Exploring energy efficiency and savings potential of a horizontal domestic drain water heat recovery system in high-rise apartment buildings, Energy and Buildings, Vol. 325 (IF: 6.6, JCR 89.7%), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2024.115038, 2024

• Chul Kim, Jeff S. Haberl, Impact of Thermal Zone Modeling on a Small Office Building with All-Electric HVAC Systems in Hot-Humid and Cold-Humid Climates, Science and Technology for the Built Environment (IF: 1.9, JCR 34.6%), https://doi.org/10.1080/23744731.2023.2290975, 2024

• Chul Kim, Jungyeon Yu, Yun Gyu Lee, Jieun Kim, Sanghwan Bae, Identifying Behavior of Long-Distance Virus Transmission and Mitigation Performance from a COVID-19 Outbreak of a Daycare Center, Environmental Research (IF: 6.498, JCR: 92.36%), Volume 212, Part B, September 2022, 113318; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2022.113318.

• Goopyo Hong, Chul Kim, Experimental Analysis of Airtightness Performance in High-Rise Residential Buildings for Improved Code-Compliant Simulations, Energy and Buildings (IF: 5.879, JCR: 93.80%), Volume 261, 15 April 2022, 111980; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2022.111980.

• Goopyo Hong, Chul Kim, Investigation of Energy Savings Potential of Multi-Variable Differential Temperature Control in Economizer, Applied Thermal Engineering (IF: 5.295, JCR: 90.83%), Volume 197, October 2021, 117415; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2021.117415

• Chul Kim, Doowon Choi, Yungyu Lee, Kichul Kim, Diagnosis of Indoor Air Contaminants in a Daycare Center using a Long-Term Monitoring, Building and Environment (IF: 6.456, JCR: 95.99%), Volume 204, 15 October 2021, 108124; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.108124.

• Jungyeon Yu, Chul Kim, Yun Gyu Lee, Sanghwan Bae, Impact on Airborne Virus Behavior by an Electric Heat Pump (EHP) Operation in a Restaurant during Winter Season. Building and Environment (IF: 6.456, JCR: 95.99%), Volume 200, August 2021, 107951; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.107951.

• Doowon Choi, Chul Kim, Diagnosis of Building Energy Consumption in the 2012 CBECS Data using Heterogeneous Effect of Energy Variables: A Recursive Partitioning Approach. Building Simulation (IF: 3.751, JCR: 77.50%); https://doi.org/10.1007/s12273-021-0777-8.

• Chul Kim, A Review of the Deployment Programs, Impact, and Barriers of Renewable Energy Policies in Korea. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews (IF: 14.982, JCR: 98.86%). Volume 144; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2021.110870.

• Goopyo Hong, Chul Kim, Jun Hong, Energy Conservation Potential of Air-Side Economizer Controls using Optimal Outdoor Air Fraction based on Field Study, Energies, 2020, 13(19), 5038; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13195038.

• Sukjoon Oh, Chul Kim, Sunglok Do, Joonghyeok Heo, Keehan Kim, Heating Performance Analysis for Short-term Monitoring and Prediction from the Use of Multi-Residential Energy Use Data. Energies 2020, 13(12), 3189; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13123189

(KCI & Others) Refereed Journal Publications

• 윤경환， 이재준， 김효진， 이규남， 김철, 건축물 에너지 소비 총량 기반 평가 기준 개선을 위한 국내외 운영제도 평가 - 한국과 미국의 건축물 에너지 성능평가 기준을 중심으로 -, KIEAE Journal 26 (1), 23, 2026

• 김철, 국내 총량기반 에너지 모델링 방법 개선을 위한 에너지 변수 영향력 평가 - 기후데이터 및 외피구성에 따른 열적 특성 차이를 중심으로 - KIEAE Journal 26 (1), 69, 2026

• Eun-Song Shin, Jinhee Jeong, Yun Gyu Lee, Chul Kim, Resident Perception on Waste Management and Technology Adoption in Korean Residential Living Environments - Focusing on a Survey from Apartment Residents in Korea -, Korea Institute of Ecological Architecture and Environment Journal, 2025

• Yi-Kyung Kim, Jong-Hyun Kim, Chul Kim (CA), Exploring High-Performance Cement Composite Insulation Panels Utilizing Mineralized CO2 for Green House Gas Reductions - Focused on Literature Analysis - Korea Institute of Ecological Architecture and Environment Journal, Vol. 25, No. 1, (In Korean), DOI : 10.12813/kieae.2025.25.1.065, 2025

• Chul Kim, Gun Joo Jung, Impact of Architectural Layouts on Heating and Cooling Energy Performance in High-Rise Residential Buildings – Journal of KIAEBS, Vol. 18, No. 3, (In Korean), DOI : 10.22696/jkiaebs.20240022, 2024

• Yi-Kyung Kim, So-Im Ryu, Chul Kim, Individual Heating Controls Using Personal Environmental Control System (PECS) to Improve Indoor Environmental Quality - Korea Institute of Ecological Architecture and Environment Journal, Vol. 24, No. 4, (In Korean), DOI : 10.12813/kieae.2024.24.4.099, 2024

• Chul Kim, Field Study of Ventilation Planning in Multi-Use Facilities for the Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Era - Focusing on Facility Usage Conditions and Ventilation Performance - Korea Institute of Ecological Architecture and Environment Journal, Vol. 24, No. 2, (In Korean), DOI : 10.12813/kieae.2024.24.2.087, 2024

• Chul Kim, Indoor Environmental Controls for Improving Occupant Thermal Comfort in Perimeter Spaces - Focusing on the Thermal Environment due to Solar Radiation during the Heating Season, Korea Institute of Ecological Architecture and Environment Journal, Vol. 24, No. 1, (In Korean), DOI : 10.12813/kieae.2024.24.1.083.2024

• Seungmin Jang, Ahmin Jang, Sung Lok Do, Jinkyun Cho, Chul Kim. Analysis of Prior Research to Establish a Technology Roadmap of Active Systems for Zero Energy Building/House (ZEB/H): The Last Decade of International Research. Korean Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering. Vol. 35, No. 9, https://doi.org/10.6110/KJACR.2023.35.9.451, 2023

• Jungyeon Yu, Chul Kim, Sanghwan Bae. Evaluation of the Airborne Transmission Reduction Effect of Respiratory Infectious Diseases by Improving the Supply Air and Exhaust Air Position of the Air Conditioning System in a Negative Pressure Room. The International Journal of The Korea Institute of Ecological Architecture and Environment, Volume 23, Issue 3, (In Korean), http://dx.doi.org/10.12813/kieae.2023.23.3.025, 2023.

• Chul Kim (1st), A Review of U.S. Renewable Energy Expansion and Support Policies. v.9, n.2 (032), pp41-50, Journal of Land, Housing and Urban Affairs (LHI). http://dx.doi.org/10.5804/LHIJ.2018.9.2.041, (In Korean)

• Kim, Chul (1st), Lee, Hye-Won, Han, Ki-Jung, A Study on the Guideline Development for Passive Building Design. v.29 n.6, Architectural Institute of Korea. (In Korean) 2013

• Kim, Chul (1st), Park, Chan-Hyuk, Kim, Byung-Seon, A Case Study on Loads Profiles and Envelope System for Improved Energy Performance of Army Barracks. v.26 n.04, Architectural Institute of Korea. (In Korean)

• Park, Kyung Soon, Kim, Chul (CA), Kwon, Moon Hee, A Study on Comparison and Analysis of Revision Building Rating System for Environment-friendly Residential Building. v.10 n.4, Korea Institute of Ecological Architecture and Environment (KIEAE). (In Korean)

Conference Papers

• Chul Kim , Sanghwan Bae, Yun Kyu Lee, Jungyeon Yu. A Study of CO2-based Monitoring Guidelines to Mitigate Infection Risk of Airborne Virus Transmission. November 04-05, 2021. Busan, Korean Society for Indoor Environment. (In Korean)

• Sanghwan Bae, Jungyeon Yu, Chul Kim, Yun Kyu Lee. A study on the evaluation of the indoor air environment and improvement measures for the COVID-19 cluster outbreaks in medical facilities. November 04-05, 2021. Busan, Korean Society for Indoor Environment. (In Korean)

• Kichul  Kim, Chul Kim, Jin Hee Jung, Yun Kyu Lee, Development of Indoor Air Quality Prediction Models for Multi-use Facilities- Goyang Municipal Daycare Center,  Summer conference. SAREK (Society of Air-conditioning and Refrigerating Engineers of Korea), pp799-802. Pyeongchang, Korea. (In Korean)

• Chul  Kim, Kichul Kim, Yungyu Lee. Effective Measures to Prevent the Potential Airborne Spread of Infectious Diseases by Monitoring Indoor Air Quality in Daycare Centers, Spring Conference (poster session). Architectural Institute of Korea (AIK), Jeju. Korea. (In Korean)

• Kim, Chul, Beltran , Liliana, Urban Solar Potential in High-rise Residential Buildings, Solar World Congress (SWC 2015) International Solar Energy Society Conference. Daegu, Korea. DOI: 10.18086/swc.2015.08.03

• Taesub Lim, Jinkyun Cho, Byungseon Sean Kim, Chul Kim, Woosuk Cho, Chanhyuk Park, and Seokyung Kyung., Analysis of Dispersion and Prediction of Infection Possibility According to Airborne Viral Contaminants: Tracer gas simulation, Air Infiltration, and Ventilation Centre Conference (AIVC 2009). Berlin, Germany. 

• Kim, Chul, Park, SangHyun, Kim, ByungSeon, A Study of Economizer Cycle Control for Cooling Load Reduction in High-rise Residential Buildings, 7th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies (SET 2008). Seoul, Korea. 

• Kim, Chul, Kyung, Seokyung, Oh, Myungwon, Cho, Wooseok, Kim, Byungseon, An Inquiry into the Distribution and Application Plan of New-Renewable Energy in Military Facilities, Spring conference. KSES (Korea Solar Energy Society). (In Korean)

• Kim, Chul, Mo, Jisun, Kim, Kongsook, Kim, Byungseon, A Study of Green Building Certification Criteria for Advanced Design in Curtain wall of Residential Buildings, Autumn conference. KSES (Korea Solar Energy Society). (In Korean)

• Chul Kim, Tae-Sub Lim, Byung-Seon Kim, A Study of Comparison Between Green Building Certification Criteria and Ecological Area Rate System in Apartment Housing, Summer conference. SAREK (Society of Air-conditioning and Refrigerating Engineers of Korea). (In Korean)

• Ji-Sun Mo, Chul Kim, Byung-Seon Kim, A Study of Status in Building Performance Certification Criteria in relation to promoting courses for Improvement, Summer conference. SAREK (Society of Air-conditioning and Refrigerating Engineers of Korea). (In Korean)

• Mo, Ji-Sun, Kim, Chul, Lim, Tae-Sub, Kang, Youn-do, Kim, Byung-Seon, A Study of Case Analysis on Green Building Certification Criteria for Advanced Methods, Spring conference. KSES (Korea Solar Energy Society). (In Korean)

Technical Reports

• Yun Kyu Lee, Kichul Kim, Chul Kim, Jiung Kim. Development of a Ventilation System Manual for Small Business Facilities against COVID-19. Final Report, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) (In Korean)

• Kichul Kim, Chul Kim, Jin Hee Jung, Chaelyn Lee.  Development of indoor air quality control and safety management in public-use facilities, (2-2) Development of Improved Prediction Models for Indoor Air Quality Controls (AI, Big Data, etc.), Final Report, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) (In Korean)

• Haberl, Jeff; Yazdani, Bahman; Baltazar, Juan-Carlos; Ellis, Shirley; Parker, Patrick; Zilbertshtein, Gali; Claridge, David, “2019 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Annual Report: Volume I and II”, Energy Systems Laboratory, ESL-TR-19-10-01/02/03, Texas A&M University; 

• Haberl, Jeff; Baltazar, Juan-Carlos; Yazdani, Bahman; Claridge, David; Jung, Sungkyun; Kheiri, Farshad; Kim, Chul, “Statewide 2019 Air Emission Calculations from Wind and Other Renewables: Volume I and II”, Energy Systems Laboratory, ESL-TR-19-07-02/03, Texas A&M University; 

• Haberl, Jeff; Yazdani, Bahman; Baltazar, Juan-Carlos; Ellis, Shirley; Parker, Patrick; Zilbertshtein, Gali; Claridge, David, “2018 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Annual Report: Volume I and II”, Energy Systems Laboratory, ESL-TR-18-12-02/03, Texas A&M University; 

• Chul Kim, “The U.S. Policies and Best Practices for Promoting the Use of Renewable Energy and Advancing Building Energy Efficiency”, The Land and Housing Institute (LHI), Korea, (In Korean) 

• Chul Kim, Hyewon Lee, Kijung Han. “Building Passive Design Guideline”, presidential publication, funded by Presidential Commission on Architecture Policy, 205 pages, Tomoon Architects & Engineers, (In Korean)

Intellectual Properties

• Jungyeon Yu, Sanghwan Bae, Chul Kim, Yun Kyu Lee, UV-C Air Sterilizer that Has a Structure to Increase the Amount of Light Irradiation by Extending the Passage Time of Air, (Registration #: 10-2320336) Oct. 2021, Korea