Yohei KATO

Yohei Kato is a Research Fellow at the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). He holds a PhD in Architecture and Sustainable Design (SUTD, 2023), an MSc in Community Development (University of California, Davis, 2015), and a BA in International Development (University of Tsukuba, 2013). His research focuses on community engagement, urban sustainability, and participatory methodologies. Key areas include empowerment mechanisms, mixed-methods research, social network analysis, and youth participation in urban design.

He supports projects such as the 'Integrated Socio-Temporal Study of Outdoor Recreation Spaces in Singapore' and has contributed to initiatives in Japan, India, Bangladesh, and the US. Recent work explores how outdoor spaces influence social interactions and wellbeing, as well as strategies for inclusive built environments through participatory approaches.

• Education:
  • PhD in Architecture and Sustainable Design (SUTD, 2023)
  • MSc in Community Development (UC Davis, 2015)
  • BA in International Development (University of Tsukuba, 2013)
• Research Themes:
  • Community development and empowerment
  • Urban design for inclusivity
  • Photovoice & participatory methods
  • Social network analysis
  • Youth & children's participation
  • Outdoor spaces and wellbeing
• Key Projects:
  • Outdoor Recreation Spaces in Singapore study
  • Placekeeping initiatives in Japan
  • Landscape democracy analysis along Singapore’s Rail Corridor

His work bridges academic research and practical urban planning, emphasizing collaborative frameworks to address contemporary challenges in community development and sustainable design.