Hwanyong Kim, Ph.D. Department of Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning College of Architecture, Texas A&M University 313A Langford Architecture Building A. College Station, TX 77843-3137 Office) 979.845.3119 Fax) 979.862.1784 hykim@arch.tamu.edu EDUCATION Ph.D. Urban & Regional Sciences (2013) Department of Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning Texas A&M University - Dissertation: Sustainable Transportation Decision- Making: Spatial Decision Support System and Total Cost Analysis M.S.C.R.P. Community & Regional Planning (2008) Department of Community & Regional Planning University of Texas at Austin - Thesis: An Alternative Way ro Promote Our Built Environment: More Reasonable Way to Realize the Baby Boomer s Urban Living M.A. Architecture (2004) Department of Architecture Han- Yang University, Seoul, Korea - Thesis: An Architectural Proposal for a Film Academy through the Metamorphosis of Time & Activity B.A. Architecture (2002) Department of Architecture Chung- Ang University, Seoul, Korea ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS 2013~ Visiting Assistant Professor Department of Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning Texas A&M University - Conduct research on decision support systems, especially for the participatory geographic information system (GIS). - Focus on transportation optimization and environmental externalities. - Teach 2 core courses for the Bachelor of Urban Planning students. - Teach 2 core courses for the Master of Urban Planning students. 2011~ 2013 Lab Instructor Department of Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning Texas A&M University - Conduct lab sessions for the students taking introductory and advanced GIS class. Page 1 of 10
2012 Research Assistant Department of Health and Kinesiology Texas A&M University - Identify clustering effect of spatial distribution on underserved healthcare recipients. 2009~2011 Research Assistant Department of Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning Texas A&M University - Develop Spatial Decision Support System (SDSS) using GIS raster modeling for high- speed rail (HSR) optimization in the Texas Urban Triangle (TUT). - Develop a comprehensive framework to evaluate and rank each HSR alternative. - Involved in grant writing, research, main communication with the sponsor, and documentation of the project. 2006~ 2008 Teaching Assistant Department of Community & Regional Planning University of Texas at Austin - Conduct digital communication workshops for the students seeking basic tools in digital presentation. 2003~2004 Research Assistant Space & Environment Laboratory, Department of Architecture Han- Yang University - Conduct a market analysis, establish planning strategy, and develop a masterplan for a redevelopment project in Seoul, Korea. PUBLICATIONS Peer- Reviewed Journal Articles (Accepted) Kim, HY. (2014). Addressing the relationship between the theoretical shift in the decision- making environment and its detailed notions for more advanced applications. Journal of Architectural and Planning Research. (Forthcoming). (SSCI / IF: 0.36) Kim, HY. (2014). Ecological Valuation in a Transportation Project: Value Transfer and Spatial Decision Support Systems. International Journal of Environmental Science & Technology. doi: 10.1007/s13762-014- 0615- y (In Press). (SCIE / IF: 1.844) Kim, HY, and Lee HK. (2014). Enhanced Validity and Reliability of Spatial Decision Support Systems (SDSS) for Sustainable Transportation Decision- Making. Journal of Applied Geography, 51, 65-71. doi: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2014.03.009. (SSCI / IF: 2.779) Kim, HY, Wunneburger, D., Neuman, M., and An, SY. (2014). Optimizing High- Speed Rail Routes using a Spatial Decision Support System (SDSS): The Texas Urban Triangle (TUT) Case. Journal of Transport Geography, 34, 194-201. doi: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2013.11.014. (SCI / IF: 1.942) Kim, HY, Wunneburger, D., and Neuman, M. (2013). High- Speed Rail Route and Regional Mobility with a Raster- Based Decision Support System: The Texas Urban Triangle Case. Page 2 of 10
Journal of Geographic Information System, 5(6), 559-566. doi: 10.4236/jgis.2013.56053. Kim, HY, and Lee, JM. (2004). An Architectural Proposal for a Film Academy through the Metamorphosis of Time & Activity. Journal of the Architectural Institute of Korea, 24(1), 393-398. Peer- Reviewed Journal Articles (Under Review) Kim, HY. (2014). Assuring Transportation Externalities:Ecological Valuation and Alternatives Evaluation, Transport Policy. Kim, HY., and Gu, DH. (2014). Environmental Tradeoffs of Urban Sprawl Is it really bad? Energy and Buildings. Conference Proceedings Kim, HY. Sustainable Transportation Decision- Making: Environmental Impact Valuation. (2013). In Shin, SW & Braganca, L. (Eds.), Proceedings on Sustainable Building Telegram toward Global Society. Paper presented at the Sustainable Building Asia, Seoul: SB13 Seoul. Technical Reports Kim, HY, Wunneburger, D., Neuman, M., and An, SY. (2012). Optimizing a High- Speed Rail Route using Sustainability Indicators and a Raster- Based GIS Modeling Process. Seoul, S. Korea: POSCO E&C. Kim, HY, Wunneburger, D., Huang, J., Morgan, C., and Neuman, M. (2011) Texas Urban Triangle: Pilot Study to Implement a Spatial Decision Support System for Sustainable Mobility. College Station, TX: Texas Transportation Institute. In Progress Kim, HY., Gu, DH., Kim, HS., and Lee, HK. (2014). LEED, its Efficacy and Fallacy in Regional Context. Kim, HY., and Kim, HW. (2014). Flooding and Effectiveness of Plan Implementation Austin MSA Case. Misra, R., Patel, T., and Kim, HY. (2014). Spatial Autocorrelation to Estimate Clustering of Diabetes and its Co- morbidities among Asian Indians by Geographical Location in the U.S. Social Science & Medicine. GRANTS Evidence- Based Integrated Project Delivery for High- Impact Interdisciplinary Service Learning Studio Projects Source College of Architecture, Texas A&M University Year 2014~2015 Amount $25,000 (under review) Principal Investigator Page 3 of 10
- Proposed an interdisciplinary studio learning environment incorporating building information management (BIM) studios, landscape architecture studios, and site planning studios. Enhancing Participatory Decision- Making Environment using GIS & BIM Source Expert Group for Earth & Environment Year 2014~2015 Amount $20,000 (granted) Principal Investigator - Develop a middleware between GIS and BIM to provide a more advanced decision- making environment for a new development. - Build a geo and architectural database for more interactive interface for user involvement. Connectivity Plan for the Energy Corridor Management District (ECD), Houston, TX Source The Energy Corridor Management District Year 2014~2015 Amount $8,500 (granted) Co- Principal Investigator - Develop a connectivity plan for the ECD and surrounding properties. - Establish goals for smart and low impact development. - Set up master vision and strategic plans. Masterplan and Development Plan for the Energy Corridor Management District (ECD), Houston, TX Source The Energy Corridor Management District Year 2014 Amount $3,600 (granted) Principal Investigator - Develop a masterplan for the Addicks Park & Ride area and surrounding properties. - Conduct suitability analysis, building arrangement plans, public space connectivity, and transportation network proposal. Enhanced GIS Implementation for Smart Cities Source Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement Year 2013~2014 Amount $25,000 (proposed) Co- Principal Investigator - Build GIS database for smart transportation connections. - Provide enhanced user involvement for a raster- based GIS decision- making environment. Optimizing HSR track in the TUT area using Raster- Based GIS Modeling Source POSCO Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. Year 2010~2011 Amount $30,000 (granted) Grant Writer, Research Assistant - Develop SDSS for HSR optimization in TUT area. Page 4 of 10
- - Create a comprehensive framework to evaluate each alternative and estimate the total costs and tradeoffs among different HSR options. Involved in grant writing, research, main communication with the sponsor, and documentation of the project. Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) Conference Grant Source University Transportation Center for Mobility (UTCM) at Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI). Year 2011 Amount $1,500 (granted) Grant Writer, Presenter - Presented TUT research outcome at a national level conference. Innovations Deserving Explanatory Analysis Programs (IDEA) Source Transportation Research Board of the National Academies Year 2010 Amount $50,000 (proposed) Grant Writer - Proposed a transportation decision- making tool using raster- based GIS. - Transportation corridor optimization. Texas Urban Triangle for Sustainable Mobility Source GS Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd. Year 2010 Amount $2,500 (granted) Grant Writer, Research Assistant - Developed a raster- based GIS suitability analysis to assess the future development direction for TUT. - Involved in grant writing, research, main communication with the sponsor, and documentation of the project. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Courses Under Instruction PLAN 689 Site Planning (Graduate Core) : This course focuses on physical planning and design aspect of urban planning. Students understand the process of city design, especially in terms of site planning and other associated physical attributes. - Course Format Design Studio + Classroom Lecture - Student Enrollment in 2014 Spring 22 - Student Evaluation 4.62/5.0 PLAN 664 Foundations of Planning (Graduate Core) : This course introduces the historical, theoretical, and implicational foundations of the process and practice of city planning. This course is key preparation for becoming a certified planner, and is the basis upon which contemporary planning practice is built. - Course Format Classroom Lecture Page 5 of 10
- Student Enrollment in 2013 Fall 26 - Student Evaluation 4.71/5.0 URPN 325 Introductory GIS for Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning (Undergraduate Core) : As an introductory level course in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), this course provides a clear understanding of fundamental concepts, principles and functions of GIS. - Course Format Classroom Lecture + Lab - Student Enrollment in 2013 Fall 11 - Student Evaluation 4.84/5.0 URPN 201 The Evolving City (Undergraduate Core) : This course introduces how the evolving forms of cities and regions pose opportunities and challenges for planners. This course helps students to understand key social, economic, political, and technological forces that shape city form and function and its ramification for urban and regional planning. - Course Format Classroom Lecture - Student Enrollment in 2014 Spring 10 - Student Evaluation 4.78/5.0 Teaching Assistant PLAN 625 Introductory GIS for Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning (Graduate Core) : This is an introductory level course in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for the Master Students in Urban Planning. The course provides a clear understanding of fundamental concepts, principles and functions of GIS. - Course Format Classroom Lecture + Lab PLAN 626 Advanced GIS for Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning : This is an advanced level course in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for the graduate students. The course provides advanced theory and application of GIS for the students requiring higher skillsets. - Course Format Classroom Lecture + Lab CRP 600 Diginal Workshop : This class teaches basics tools in digital fabrication. Ranging from AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to Google SketchUp, the class offers sohpisticated presentation skillsets for the students. - Course Format Lab SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS 2013 Best Technical Paper Award Sustainable Building Telegram, Asia International Initiative for a Sustainable Built Environment Page 6 of 10
2009~2011 State Scholarships 2008 2 nd Prize UT In- House Competition for the Gerald D. Hines Urban Design Competition University of Texas at Austin 2004 Honorable Mention Graduate School of Architecture, Han- Yang University 2003~2004 Honor Scholarships Department of Architecture, Han- Yang University 2003 3 rd Prize Urban Planning & Design Workshop National University of Singapore 2000~2001 Department Scholarships Department of Architecture Chung- Ang University CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS 2014 Invited Lecturer Land and Housing Corporation - Guest lecture on big data, GIS, and urban planning decision- making environment. 2014 Invited Lecturer Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology - Guest lecture on GIS- based planning decision- making environment. 2014 Invited Lecturer Dong- Eui University, Department of Architectural Engineering - Guest lecture on big data and urban planning decision- making environment. 2013 Session Chair International Conference on Sustainable Building Telegram 2013 (SB 2013) International Initiative for a Sustainable Built Environment - Hosted a session chair for the sustainable building materials track. 2013 Invited Session Speaker Seminar at the Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement - Guest lecture on 3 waves of participatory GIS and decision- making environment. 2013 Invited Session Speaker Seminar at the Korea Railroad Research Institute - Guest lecture on HSR corridor optimization and its environmental tradeoffs. Page 7 of 10
2013 Invited Lecturer Seoul National University - Invited to host a guest lecture on environmental externalities and ecological valuation in transportation planning. 2013 Invited Session Speaker Korea Infrastructure Safety Corporation - Guest lecture on Raster- based HSR corridor optimization and its environmental tradeoffs. 2013 Invited Session Speaker Land & Housing Research Institute - Guest lecture on 3 waves of participatory GIS and decision- making environment. 2010~2013 Invited Lecturer PLAN 625 Introductory GIS for Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning - Guest lecture on Participatory GIS and the Texas Urban Triangle. 2010~2013 Invited Lecturer PLAN 626 Advanced GIS for Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning - Guest lecture on Raster Optimization and Spatial Statistics. 2011 Session Presenter Annual Conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning - Session presenter on the Texas Urban Triangle and its regional mobility. 2011 Co- Author The World Planning Schools of Congress, Perth, Australia - Co- author of a paper accepted for presentation on the Texas Urban Triangle and raster- based GIS modeling. 2011 Invited Speaker Research Institute of Industrial Science and Technology - Guest lecture on Participatory GIS and the Texas Urban Triangle. 2011 Invited Speaker Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. - Invited to host a guest lecture on Participatory GIS and the Texas Urban Triangle. 2010 Invited Speaker GS Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. - Invited to host a guest lecture on Texas Urban Triangle and Regional Mobility. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Page 8 of 10
2008~2009 Planning & Design Associate City Lights Design Alliance, Austin, TX - Planning and design for a sailing college at the Orange Coast College District, New Port Beach, CA: : Masterplan configuration / Strategy design / Public meeting organization / Initial development impact analysis - Masterplan planning and marketing for a 50 acre- housing complex (8 housing units total), Austin, TX: Masterplan configuration / Market analysis / Client meeting organization / Future possibility analysis - Involved in design charrette, main communication with the sponsor, and documentation of the project. 2005~2008 Associate of Design & Practice The Expert Group for Earth & Environment, Seoul, S. Korea - Managed the division of Design and Practice and served as the project architect. - Land- use solutions and market analysis for the new construction of an insurance office building. - Conducted various impact analysis studies, including environmental and transportation impact analysis. - Involved in design charrette, main communication with the client, and documentation and management of the project. 2007 Intern, Assistant Designer Black + Vernooy Architecture & Urban Design, Austin, TX - Prototype mixed- use complex planning and design for downtown Beaumont, TX. - Cluster housing design for a conservation development proposal in Barton Springs area, Austin, TX. 2004 Intern, Design Assistant VBN Architects, Oakland, CA - Landscape and garage site plan design for the BART Station in West Dublin & Pleasanton, CA. - Research paper and drawing modification Carter Middle School Modernization Project, Oakland, CA. 2003 Intern, Design & Planning Assistant Gansam Partners Inc. Seoul, S. Korea - Prepared initial design solution, planning strategy, and marketing report for the national design competition of Gwang- Ju International Convention Center, South Korea. Awarded as the 3rd prize. 2000~2001 Project Chief, Division of Planning & Management Racial Artisan Co., Ltd., Seoul, S. Korea - Designed and managed an interactive internet website for the Korean Air force. - Planned and managed the mobile card for the on- line use in cooperation with Traveler s Card Co., Ltd. 1999 Assistant Designer Mooyoung Architects & Associates, Seoul, S. Korea Page 9 of 10
- - Prepared design reports and participated in CAD drawings for a Turn- Key Competition of an army apartment complex in Chuncheon, South Korea. Awarded as the 1st prize. Design and marketing report for PQ (prequalification) competition of an apartment complex, S. Korea. 1997~1999 Military Architect, Division of Planning The Defense Security Command, The Korean Army, Seoul, S. Korea - CAD drawings and construction estimates for the new construction of sub- camp units in Daejeon, S. Korea. - CAD drawings and construction estimates for the new construction of sub- camp units in Seoul, S. Korea. - Over 200 CAD drawings and construction estimations for maintenance works of the headquarter facilities. SERVICE ACTIVITIES Committee Member, Department Lecture Committee Discussion Panel Session Panel, Portfolio Workshop Session Panel, Resume Workshop Reviewer Reviewer Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA) 2014 Conference Paper Abstract (People- Environment Relationships Track) Reviewer International Initiative for a Sustainable Built Environment 2013 Conference Paper Abstract (Sustainable Building Track) Manuscript Reviewer - Urban Studies - International Journal of Environmental Science & Technology - Journal of Transport Geography Page 10 of 10