​​​​Dayoung Kim, Ph.D.

Dr. Dayoung Kim conducts research in engineering practice and workforce development (e.g., practices and experiences of, and competencies required for, engineers in various employment settings, such as business organizations (e.g., startup companies) and government agencies; workforce challenges and opportunities from emerging technologies), engineering ethics (e.g., social responsibility of engineering professionals and its education), and related policy concerns. 

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Specific topics of interest include:

• Engineering Practice

• Workforce Development

• Ethics and Social Responsibility

• Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship

• Engineering Career in Policy and Startup

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The overarching goal of her research is to identify effective strategies to cultivate an innovative and responsible engineering workforce through educational initiatives and science & technology policy. This requires a better understanding of engineers' daily practices and the regulatory and policy environment surrounding their work environments. She has utilized quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches to answer questions like: What technical and non-technical competencies do practicing engineers consider essential, and how effectively does engineering education reflect these needs? How do emerging technologies (e.g., AI, automation) influence engineering practice and workforce development? How do engineers establish and manage their own ventures that aim to create social values and how can educators nurture engineers who can create socially responsible values with their technological expertise? How do engineers incorporate ethical principles into their design practices, particularly in designing emerging technologies like AI? What strategies are effective in fostering a responsible engineering workforce? Dr. Kim actively collaborates with engineers in various professional contexts to answer these critical questions.

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