Dr. Kanghyun Lee
Education
Texas A&M University
PhD, Urban and Regional Planning
Texas A&M University
MUP, Master of Urban Planning
Seoul National University
Master of Landscape Architecture
Kangwon National University
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
Contact
Curriculum Vitae
About
Kanghyun Lee is a visiting scholar & lecturer of the Division of Landscape Architecture. He earned his Ph.D. from the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning at Texas A&M University. His interests are urban landscape design, human health, neighborhood environments, and spatial inequality. Especially, his research focuses on urban landscape design strategies and the basis of knowledge of local interventions to improve thermal environments and protect human health for the vulnerable population.
Professional Credentials
2011 Computer Application Ability License (License No. 11K9000074)
2010 Landscape Architecture Engineer License (1st Class / License No. 10201110150Y)
Selected Publications
Lenzholzer, S., Carsjens, G. J., Brown, R. D., Tavares, S., Vanos, J., Kim, Y., &
Lee, K. (2020). Awareness of urban climate adaptation strategies–an
international overview. Urban Climate, 34, 100705.
Lenzholzer, S., Carsjens, G. J., Brown, R. D., Tavares, S., Vanos, J., Kim, Y., &
Lee, K. (2020). Urban climate awareness and urgency to adapt: An international
overview. Urban Climate, 33, 100667.
Lee, K., Choi, Y., Son, S., Im, S. (2012) An Analysis Study of Landscape View
Point on Urban Histo-Cultural Area: Focused on Bukchon Hanok Village,
Korean Institute of Traditional Landscape Architecture. 30(3): 80-87
Awards
2016-2021 Graduate Assistantship, Texas A&M University
2018 Microclimatic Design Research Group (MDRG) Scholarship, Texas A&M University
($1,000)
2013 Academic Superiority Scholarship, Graduate Student, the Sang-Rok Foundation,
Seoul National University ($2,000)
2009 Academic Superiority Scholarship, Senior, Kangwon National University. (Total $1,500)
2008 Academic Superiority Scholarship, Junior, Kangwon National University. (Total $2,000)
2005 Academic Superiority Scholarship, Sophomore, Kangwon National University. (Total
$2,000)
2004 Academic Superiority Scholarship, Freshman, Kangwon National University. (Total
$1,500)
Sponsored Research Projects
ENDEAVR: An Interdisciplinary Project-Based Learning Experience in Smart and
Connected Communities,W.M. Keck Foundation, $300,000 (2018-2021)
Establishment of the 6th Regional Forest Plan Project (2018 ~ 2037), Busan Metropolitan City, Korea
Urban Landscape Management Planning in Ceongsong-gun, Local Government of Chungsong-gun, Korea, $92,293, 2011-2012
A Study on the Creating Elements and Model of Place Attachment, The National Research Foundation, Korea, $92,293, 2010-2012
Green way guidelines for Urban Green-Network Project, Ministry of Environment, Korea, $92,293, 2010-2011
National Land Application Plan for Ecological Sustainability, Ministry of Environment, Korea, $46,146, 2009-2010
Urban Forest Development and Management Plan of Chun-cheon City, Local Government of Chuncheon-si, Korea, $18,458, 2009-2010
Urban Forest Development and Management Plan of Yeong-wol City, Local Government of Youngwol-gun, Korea, $45,223, 2009-2010
Construction of National Ecological Network in TaeBaek and Kangwon
Region, Ministry of Environment, Korea, $73,834, 2009-2010
The Implementation and Improvement of the Natural Environment
Restoration Industry,Ministry of Environment, Korea, $27,688, 2008-2009
A Study on the Construction of Forestscape-Network Project, Korea Forest Service, Korea, $76,603, 2008-2009
The Indicators for Environmental Performance Evaluation and
Development of Environmental Capacity Critical, Ministry of Environment, Korea, $36,917, 2008-2009
A Study on guidelines for Development of Eco-culture Trails, Ministry of Environment, Korea, $92,293, 2007-2008