Chan Kim

Senior Academic Staff Member and Programme Coordinator – Civil Engineering

Contact info

chan.kim@wintec.ac.nz

Phone

+64 3 834 8800 (Ext. 3409)

Email

chan.kim@wintec.ac.nz

Location

Rotokauri Campus

About

Dr Chan Kim is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Coordinator in Civil Engineering, specialising in transportation engineering and sustainable mobility systems. With international academic and research experience, his work focuses on transport modelling, travel behaviour, modal shift and urban and rural accessibility solutions. He is actively engaged in industry collaboration, applied research, and curriculum development, contributing to both engineering research and community-focused transport initiatives.

Awards

Recipient of multiple academic awards, including the University of Canterbury Doctoral Scholarship and University of Utah Research Fellowship. Achieved 3^rd Prize at the 2024 Smart Sustainable Development Project Competition. Recognised for excellence in transport research and engineering education, with contributions spanning international collaborations and applied industry projects.

Qualifications

PhD in Civil and Natural Resources Engineering, University of Canterbury, New Zealand.
MSc in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Utah, USA.

His doctoral research focused on freight transport mode choice modelling in NZ, while his master’s research examined traveller response to seismic risks in transportation systems.

Areas of expertise

Transportation engineering
Traffic engineering
Urban transport planning
Highway engineering
Econometric modelling
Transport safety

Industry experience, affiliations, and achievements

Active member of international professional bodies, including ITE, WCTR, and IPENZ Transport Group. Serves as a reviewer for leading journals and contributes to national moderation and engineering education standards in New Zealand.

Research activity

Currently, Dr Kim leads research in sustainable transport systems, micro-mobility safety, and accessibility for ageing populations. He serves as Principal Investigator on funded projects involving international industry partners and universities. His research integrates data analytics, behavioural modelling, and engineering design to address real-world transport challenges in NZ and beyond.

Select publications

Dr. Kim has published extensively in leading journals. His work covers freight modelling, micro-mobility design, and transport behaviour. He has also contributed book chapters to major reference works, including the International Encyclopedia of Transportation and Sustainable Logistics. His recent research endeavours;

Kim, H.C., Kim, M., & Kim, S.M. (2026). Modelling the Impact of Micromobility on Urban Transport in New Zealand Cities. Transportation Conference 2026, 8-11 March, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington https://www.transportationconference.co.nz/
Kim, H.C., Kim, S.M., & Al-Rawi, M. (2026). Public Transport Systems for the Elderly in New Zealand Rural Small Towns. Transportation Conference 2026, 8-11 March, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington https://www.transportationconference.co.nz/
White, D.E., Kim, H.C., Al-Rawi, M., Yuan, X., & Sojan, T. (2024). Pilot Study Investigating Effects of Changing Process Variables on Elastic and Energy-Absorbing Characteristics in Polyurethane/Agglomerated Cork Mix for Use in Micro-Transport Helmet. Materials, 17, 8. doi:10.3390/ma17081925
Hwang, Kisun., Kim, Hyunchan., Al-Rawi, Mohammad., & Kim, Seungmin. (2023). Designing Foldable Helmets for Micro-mobility using Sustainable Materials. Archives of Design Research, Vol. 36, No. 2, 129 ~ 143. doi:https://doi.org/10.15187/adr.2023.05.36.2.129

What do you enjoy about teaching/your job?

I enjoy mentoring students and seeing them develop into capable engineers who can solve real-world problems. Teaching allows me to integrate research and industry experience into the classroom, while collaboration with students and colleagues keeps the work dynamic and rewarding.

What do you love about your area?

The Waikato region offers a strong connection between community needs and engineering solutions. It provides opportunities to work closely with local councils, industry partners, and communities to improve transport systems and accessibility, particularly in regional and rural settings.

Tell us about your experience in the industry

I have extensive experience collaborating with government agencies, consultancies, and community organisations in New Zealand and internationally. My work includes transport modelling, safety analysis, and infrastructure planning, as well as advisory roles in accessibility and sustainable transport initiatives.