Jimmy Kim, assistant professor of structural engineering in the Department of Civil Engineering at NDSU, has been appointed to be a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Bridge Engineering published by the Institution of Civil Engineers in the United Kingdom. The journal is a prestigious bridge engineering publication that covers the design, construction, maintenance, management, monitoring and upgrading of all types of bridge structures.

During his three-year appointment, Kim will work with the editorial board and assess refereed papers for publication in his area of expertise. The appointment recognizes Kim’s outstanding research performance in the area of bridge engineering, in particular bridge rehabilitation with advanced composite materials.

The Institution of Civil Engineers, founded in 1818, strives to promote and progress civil engineering. It has more than 80,000 members worldwide.