Kim Do

Kim Do is a Visiting Professor at the Laboratory of Functional and Metabolic Imaging (LIFMET) within the School of Basic Sciences (SB) at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). His research focuses on the intersection of lighting design, environmental psychology, and human well-being. He leads studies on lighting quality in diverse environments, including healthcare facilities, workplaces, schools, and cultural heritage sites, emphasizing cross-cultural perspectives and occupant-centric approaches.

Key research interests include:

• Lighting's impact on emotional well-being and cognitive function
• Daylight analysis and glare mitigation strategies
• Occupant archetype clustering for personalized lighting solutions
• Cross-cultural comparisons of lighting preferences between South Korea, the Netherlands, and the UK

Recent work explores methodologies for optimizing indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in schools and hospitals through participatory design workshops and focus group analyses. His studies often integrate psychological models linking lighting conditions to health outcomes, as demonstrated in projects like the Changdeokgung Palace moonlight tours and London's urban night-time illumination.

Kim Do collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across EPFL's LIFMET lab and international institutions, contributing to standards for workplace lighting and public space design. His research bridges engineering, sociology, and psychology to create human-centered lighting solutions.