Jongwan Kwon

Jongwan Kwon is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the Department of Architecture, Carnegie Mellon University. He previously held academic roles at Kansas State University (2021-23) and Rhode Island School of Design (RISD, 2017-21), where he coordinated graduate studios and was nominated for the Frazier Teaching Award. His research and teaching focus on material culture, infrastructure, and regional sustainability, addressing climate challenges through architectural innovation.

Education:

• Master of Architecture and Certificate in Urban Design from MIT
• Bachelor of Architecture from Hanyang University (Summa Cum Laude, Thesis Prize)

Research Interests: Explores the intersection of material systems, environmental ethics, and urbanism. Recent courses include Material Regeneration: Prototyping Circular Materiality and Urbanism and the Social Production of Space, emphasizing design ethics and climate resilience.

Awards:

• SOM Prize
• MIT Architecture Teaching Fellowship
• Nominated for Frazier Teaching Award

Advising & Teaching: Leads design studios and courses on urbanism, material sustainability, and climate ethics. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop adaptive architectural solutions.