Dr. Jun Hyun Kim

Professor

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Biography

Jun-Hyun Kim is a Professor and the Director of the School of Planning, Design and Construction at Michigan State University. He has a PhD in Urban Regional Science from Texas A&M University and has previously served as an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Dr. Kim's research focuses on the impacts of environments on human ecological health and enhancing community resilience. He has secured multi-million-dollar research grants from entities such as the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. His work involves assessing environmental perception and measuring mental and physical health, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach that expands the research to include social and economic dimensions. Dr. Kim has published numerous articles in reputable peer-reviewed journals and has presented over 100 refereed papers at conferences. He has received various awards for his contributions to the field of landscape architecture, including the Excellence Design Studio Teaching Award from the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture and the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Excellence Teaching Award. As an educator, he has taught core landscape architecture courses and led study abroad programs, integrating experiential learning and service-learning projects into the curriculum.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2022-01-01 — Present

School of Planning, Design and Construction • East Lansing, MI

Overseeing academic programs and faculty within the School.

Assistant Professor

2010-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Conducted research and taught courses in landscape architecture.

Assistant Professor

2012-01-01 — 2014-01-01

California Polytechnic State University • San Luis Obispo, CA

Taught landscape architecture and engaged in research.

Awards

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Excellence Research Award

2015-01-01
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Excellence Teaching Award

2017-01-01
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Excellence Design Studio Teaching Award

2021-01-01
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CANR Excellence Teaching Award

2023-01-01

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology