Major 

History of Korean Architecture
 
 
 Research Interests

History of Buddhist Temples and Architecture
History of Building Constructional System in Chosun Dynasty
Research and Survey on the Architectural Properties
Activities of Architects and Promoters in Chosun Dynasty
  
 
 Education 

Ph.D. Pusan National University, Korea, 1990
 
 
 Selected Publications 
  Constructional Activities by the Buddhist Craftsmen of Bumeo-sa at Dongnae Province in the Late Period of Chosun Dynasty,
Journal of Architectural History, Vol.12 no,3, 2003.09
A Study on Hoojo-dang in Gunja-ri, Yeaan, Journal of Architectural History, Vol.11, no,4, 2002.12
A Study on the Constructional Intention and Aesthetic Consciousness in the Architecture of Jajang-am at Tondo-sa, Journal
of Architectural History, Vol.11, no,4, 2002.12
A Study on the Architecture of Zen Buddhism in the South Region of Korea, Theses Collection of Sunchon National Univ.
Vol.4, 1994.04
A Study on the Site Layout of Hungkoog-sa in Yeochun, Journal of KIA, Vol.8-1. 1992.01
A Study on the Construction of Wondang-Temples for Safeguarding the Royal Tombs in the Late Period of Chosun Dynasty,
Journal of KIA, Vol.8-9, 1992.09
A Study on the 5th Construction of Songkwang-sa in 1842, Journal of KIA, Vol.6-1, 1990.02
A Study on the Construction of the Wondang Buddhist Temples in Chosun Dynasty, Thesis of Ph.D. of Pusan National Univ.
1990.08
A Study on the Construction of Kiroso-Wondang of Songkwang-sa in 1902, Journal of KIA, Vol. 5-7, 1989.12
A Study on the Hierophanic Architectural Spaces in the Tradional Korean Buddhist Temples, Theses Collection of Institute of
Industrial Technique of Kyungnam Univ. Vol. 3, 1985
A Study on the Restoration of Songkwang-sa in Sunchon, Thesis of M.A. of Pusan National Univ. 1983.02
  
 
 Professional Experiences 

Associate Professor, Department of Architectural Engineering, Pusan National University (2004.03-Present)
Professor, Department of Architectual Theory, Tongmyung Univ. of I. T (2001.04-2004.02)
Dean of Graduate School of Architecture, Tongmyung Univ. of I.T. (2002.03-2004.02)
Dean of Academic and Student Affairs, Tongmyung Univ. of I.T. (2001.01-2002.08)
Dean of Academic Affairs, Tongmyung Univ. of I.T. (1996.03-1997.05)
Associate Professor, Department of Architectual Theory, Tongmyung Univ. of I.T. (1996.03-2001.03)
Associate professor, Department of Architectural Engineering, SunChon National University (1992.10-1995.08)
Assistant professor, Department of Architectural Engineering, SunChon National University (1988.10-1992.09)
Full-time lecturer, Department of Architectural Engineering, SunChon National University (1986.08-1988.09)
  
 
 Professional Societies & Activities 

Member of Cultural Properties Committee of Pusan Metro City (1998.05 - Present)
Cultural Properties Design Advisor of Dongnae-Goo, Pusan Metro City (2004.03 - Present)
Senior Member, Architectural Institute of Korea
Senior Member, Korean Association of Architectural History
Senior Member, Korean Institute of Interior Design
  
 
 Honors and Awards 

Commendation, The Ministry of Education in remembrance of the Teachers’s Day (2002. 05)
  
 
 International Joint Research & Activities