Oh-Sung Kwon

Oh-Sung Kwon is a Professor in the Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering at the University of Toronto. He serves as Associate Chair, Research, in the field of Structural Engineering. His research focuses on hybrid simulation techniques, which integrate numerical models and experimental specimens to study structural responses to loads such as earthquakes, wind, and fire. Kwon's work involves developing computational platforms and integrated simulation frameworks to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of predicting structural behavior under extreme conditions. His research group has conducted tests across multiple global laboratories to advance seismic resilience and urban infrastructure evaluation.

Oh-Sung Kwon is a professor in the Department of Civil and Mineral Engineering at the University of Toronto, specializing in Structural Engineering, Earthquake Engineering, Structural Dynamics, and Hybrid Simulation. His research focuses on seismic vulnerability assessment, damage evaluation of structures under extreme events, and the development of advanced simulation frameworks for structural systems. Kwon's work includes probabilistic seismic response analysis, energy-based nonlinear static analysis, and the application of deep learning for seismic risk assessment. He has also investigated the impact of ground motion uncertainty, soil-structure interaction, and hybrid simulation techniques for evaluating structural performance under earthquakes.