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Hyung Jin Kim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional & Community Planning at Kansas State University’s College of Architecture, Planning and Design. He is also an affiliated faculty member of the Kansas City Design Center (KCDC) and actively contributes to interdisciplinary research on the built environment.
His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Science from Texas A&M University, a Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) from Seoul National University, and a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) from Hongik University, South Korea.
Kim’s research centers on the integration of environmental design, social contexts, and human behavior across diverse communities. His work emphasizes disaster resilience through augmented social-spatial-digital networks and health-promoting community design. He explores how urban and rural environments can be planned to enhance public health, equity, and resilience.
While specific publications are not listed, his scholarly contributions span urban design and public health, with work published in national and international journals. His research trajectory reflects a strong interdisciplinary approach, combining planning, design, and data-informed systems to address complex community challenges.
- NSF (National Science Foundation)
- USDA NCRCRD
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
He has served as a panelist for prestigious agencies such as the NSF and the NEA, underscoring his recognition in the research community. His prior professional experience includes roles as an Associate Research Fellow and licensed urban planner at the Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements (KRIHS), where he contributed to major national projects including the masterplan for Sejong City, South Korea’s new administrative capital.
Kim is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Planning Association, Urban Design Institute of Korea, and Korea Planners Association. He is actively involved in research and community engagement through the Kansas City Design Center.
