Chul Kim

Dr. Chul Kim

Texas A&M University
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Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

7Years (2020-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

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1 July 2021 in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
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Chul Kim

1 October 2021 in Building and Environment
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Chul Kim
DCDoowon Choi
Doowon Choi
YLYun Gyu Lee
Yun Gyu Lee
KKKichul Kim
Kichul Kim

22 February 2022 in Energy and Buildings
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GHGoopyo Hong
Goopyo Hong
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Chul Kim

9 November 2024 in Energy and Buildings
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XZXinwen Zhang
Xinwen Zhang
Kyunam RheeKyunam Rhee
Kyunam Rhee
GJGun-Joo Jung
Gun-Joo Jung
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Chul Kim

10 May 2021 in Building and Environment
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JYJungyeon Yu
Jungyeon Yu
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Chul Kim
YLYun Gyu Lee
Yun Gyu Lee
SBSanghwan Bae
Sanghwan Bae
The world is having an unprecedented time due to the pandemic. Currently, more than 93 million people have been infected, and over 2 million people have passed away since 2020. SARS-CoV-2 has forced people to change their lifestyles and patterns. Under the pandemic, buildings are no longer safe shelters. The infected transmit infectious viruses to other occupants by direct contact or indirect contact (i.e., indoor airflow). In addition, the airflow from electric heat pump systems can propel indirect contact in indoor spaces. However, the impact of airflow is still not sufficiently identified to develop virus control strategies in buildings. Therefore, this study selected a restaurant in Seoul, Korea, to experiment with airborne virus transmission of direct airflow in winter using virus-similar particles. The results of this study verified the potential exposure of droplets or aerosols to occupants that can be delivered by air current from heating systems in winter. The effect of kitchen hoods was also confirmed as additional ventilation equipment without additional budget investment in restaurants. The recommendations of this study are expected to improve the guidelines for restaurants to ensure occupant's safety during the COVID-19 period.