Jaeyoung Ha

Jaeyoung Ha is an Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture at Virginia Tech's School of Design. His research focuses on the intersection of environments and human well-being, leveraging immersive visualization technologies, and advancing climate resilience strategies.

• Ph.D. in Environmental Design and Planning, Kansas State University
• Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA), Seoul National University
• Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture, Pusan National University

Mental Well-being: Investigates how landscapes influence psychological restoration through biodiversity and spatial patterns, employing VR experiments and observational studies. Immersive Visualization: Pioneers AR/VR applications in landscape education and design decision-making. Climate Resilience: Conducts interdisciplinary research on green infrastructure and urban heat island mitigation.

His 15 most recent publications span 2017–2025, with recurring themes of mental health assessment, 3D urban morphology, multisensory landscape evaluation, and ecosystem services quantification. Articles combine theoretical exploration and data-driven methodologies across diverse urban contexts.