Dr. Seo is an Associate Professor of Structural Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at South Dakota State University. His areas of research expertise include image-based seismic vulnerability and resiliency assessment; multi-hazard simulation of renewable energy structures; structural behavior examination of irregular structures; self-consolidating concrete; structural health monitoring; reliability analysis; load rating estimation of various bridge types; field testing and computational analyses; and lateral live-load distribution factor examination.