Hansol Kim

Education

Ph.D.
Industrial and Management Engineering, POSTECH
(Advisor: Prof. Byung-In Kim)
Present
M.S.
Industrial and Management Engineering, POSTECH
(Advisor: Prof. Byung-In Kim)
Feb 2025
B.S.
Industrial and Management Engineering, Inha Univ.
 Feb 2021
(Summa Cum Laude)

Research Interests

Research Topics
  • Placement & Routing (Network Flow Perspective)
  • Vehicle Routing Problems (e.g., Location-Routing, Inventory-Routing)
  • Scheduling (e.g., Shipbuilding, Nurse Rostering, Berth Allocation)
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management (e.g., Hydrogen Refueling Station Deployment)
  • Other Operations Research Applications
Research Methods
  • Combinatorial Optimization
  • Exact Methods
  • Heuristics, Metaheuristics, and Matheuristics

Publications

Working Papers
  • H. Kim, S. Hong, & B.-I. Kim* (2026). A Matheuristic Approach for Dry Bulk Berth Scheduling with Maintenance and Vessel Shifting Considerations. (Under review)
  • J. Kim†, H. Kim†, S.-E. Lim, & B.-I. Kim* (2026). Efficient Nurse Rostering via Feasibility Restoration and Lexicographic Optimization. (2nd revision)
† Co-first authors    * Corresponding author
International Conference Presentations
  • H. Kim, S. Hong, B.-I. Kim, H.-J. Sung, & H. Wi (2025). A Heuristic Approach to Scheduling Raw-Material Unloading at a Steelworks. 2025 INFORMS Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.
  • H. Kim, E. Cho, B.-I. Kim, J. Lee, & D. Kang (2024). A Mixed Integer Linear Programming Approach for Nurse Scheduling Problem with Diverse Real-World Factors. 2024 INFORMS Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.
Domestic Conference Presentations
  • J. Kim, J. Na, H. Kim, S. Lee, & B.-I. Kim (2024). Comparison of traffic signal synchronization in multi-intersections. 2024 Fall Conference of KIIE, ST Center, Seoul, Korea
  • H. Kim, E. Cho, B.-I. Kim, J. Lee, & D. Kang (2024). Algorithm for nurse scheduling based on mathematical models. 2024 KIIE/KORMS Spring Joint Conference, Yeosu, Korea
  • J. Kim, J. Na, H. Kim, S. Lee, & B.-I. Kim (2024). Comparison of traffic signal synchronization in multi-intersections. 2024 KIIE/KORMS Spring Joint Conference, Yeosu, Korea
  • J. Kim, H. Kim, S. Lee, B.-I. Kim, H. Park, & D. Choi (2023). Comparison of traffic signal optimization algorithms at multiple intersections. 2023 Fall Conference of KIIE, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan, Korea
  • J. Lee, B.-I. Kim, S. Kim, & H. Kim (2023). Ship production planning algorithm at the shipyard dock. 2023 Fall Conference of KIIE, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan, Korea
  • H. Kim, J. Kim, O. Kweon, & B.-I. Kim (2023). Optimization of traffic signal pattern transition for multiple intersections. 2023 KIIE/KORMS Spring Joint Conference, Jeju, Korea
  • D. Lee, H. Ryu, J. Shin, S. Lee, H. Kim, B.-I. Kim, M. Song, Y. Yu, S. Kim, H. Lee, & H. Hwang (2022). Decision Support System (DSS) for Optimization of Hydrogen Refueling Stations Deployment and Supply Chain Networks. 2022 KIIE/KORMS Spring Joint Conference, Jeju, Korea

R&D Projects

Dec 2025 - Present
Consulting on Porting the Berth Scheduling Engine to the Production Environment
Pohang Iron & Steel Company Digital Transformation (POSCO DX)
Oct 2025 - Present
Development of Berth Scheduling Algorithm Considering Refined Handling Efficiency by Berth and Brand
Pohang Iron & Steel Company (POSCO)
Apr 2024 - Jan 2025
Development of Reservation Algorithm for Medical Imaging Equipment
National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)
Mar 2024 - Jul 2025
Development of Raw Material Unloading Scheduling Algorithm for Multiple Ships
Pohang Iron & Steel Company (POSCO)
Aug 2023 - Jan 2024
Nurse Scheduling Algorithm for Smart Hospital
National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)
May 2023 - Sep 2023
Optimization of Long-Term Shipbuilding Production Plans (2nd stage)
Samsung Heavy Industries
Feb 2023 - Dec 2023
Basic Research Lab for Smart Signal System Operation in the Era of Transition to Autonomous Vehicle
National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)
Sep 2021 - May 2022
Development of an Optimal Hydrogen Supply Chain Model for Hydrogen Production Facilities and Refueling Stations
Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KETEP)

Teaching

Teaching Assistant MSIP602: Operations Management Spring 2026
Teaching Assistant MSIP602: Oper. Manage. of the Steel Industry II Fall 2025
Teaching Assistant IMEN662: Discrete Optimization Spring 2025
Teaching Assistant IMEN662: Discrete Optimization Spring 2024

Patents

  • "Method and Device for Scheduling Raw Material Unloading", B.-I. Kim, H. Kim, S. Hong, H.-J. Sung, & H. Wi, Korean Patent 10-2025-0201388 (2025.12.17).
  • "Method of Optimal Planning of Hydrogen Supply Chain Network with Additional On-site Hydrogen Refueling Stations", B.-I. Kim, H. Kim, S. Lee, M. Song, H. Kim, D. Lee, & J. Shin, Korean Patent 10-2840676 (2025.07.28).

Awards & Honors

  • BK21 FOUR International Collaboration Program, Overseas Research Training Program. POSTECH. 2025. Awarded KRW 3,250,000 (round-trip airfare support).
Last updated: June 20, 2026