Grand Jury Panel
Professor Ja Young Eunice Kim has a rich background in architecture, earning her undergraduate degree at the University of Westminster (B.A. Hons) and subsequently obtaining an AA Diploma from the Architectural Association, School of Architecture in London. Prior to embarking on her academic journey, she founded and operated her own design office, INSCAPE, where she honed her expertise in interior and architectural design. In 2008, she made the transition to academia as an assistant professor at Hanyang University, and later, in 2011, she joined the Department of Architecture at Korea University.
Professor Kim is deeply committed to imparting knowledge in architectural design and interior architecture. She actively collaborates with industry/ local government partners, providing her students with invaluable real-world challenges. Among her accomplishments is her pivotal role in the design of the Engineering College's latest additions—an innovative Active Learning Studio and an Active Learning Classroom. These spaces are carefully crafted to enhance the learning experience through thoughtful environmental design. She actively contributes to many international competitions, OLED Lighting Design, Post COVID 19 Design Competition and Osaka 2025 Expo Concept Competition among others. She also holds patents for an innovative custom-fit 3D print mask and a mask withouth earloops, and also possesses a Construction Digger Operation License.
Professor Kim's primary research interests lie in architectural design, focusing on tectonics, spatial dynamics, sustainability and societal transformations. She actively contributes to various architectural and interior projects on campus, underscoring her dedication to improving educational and welfare spaces for the university community. Additionally, her leadership extends to the role of Vice Dean of Planning in the College of Engineering, where she plays a key role in steering the strategic development of the academic institution.
KOREA
Prof. Dr. Ken NAH
IDAS. Hongik University
UK
Prof. Andy Law
Central Saint Martins
INDIA
President elect. Pradyumna Vyas
World Design Organisation
FRANCE
Vice President. Anne Asensio
Dassault Systèmes
DENMARK
Head of Product Design. Lovorika Banovic
Flying Tiger Copenhagen
KOREA
Prof. Euiyoung Chun
Kyonggi University
BELGIUM
Prof. Emmanuel L.M. Wolfs
Kookmin University
DENMARK
Prof. Barnabas Wetton
Design School Kolding
KOREA
Prof. Sunah Kim
Kumoh National Institute of Technology
KOREA
CCO. Architect. Kyunghoon Kim
JUNGLIM Architecture JPA
UK
Prof. Kim Jayoung
Korea University
KOREA
Prof. Taesun Kim
Hanyang University
CHINA HONGKONG
Director. Virginia Lung
One Plus Partnership
ROMANIA
Art Director. Ovidiu Hrin
Synopsismedia
KOREA
Chief Designer. Deokhee Jeong
Adaption
CHINA
Prof. Dr. HAN Shaohua
Wuhan University of Technology
KOREA
Director. Jeeyeon Choi
HANSSEM
CANADA
Creative Director. Yurko Gutsulyak
Gutsulyak.Studio
RUSSIA
Director. Natalia Komarova
Alter Ego Studio
USA
Designer. Yinzhu Yao
Gensler
USA
Design Manager. Nayoung Kim
Google
KOREA
Director. Liz YooNa Lee
YNL DESIGN
USA
Design Lead. Minseung Song
Roblox
KOREA
Director. Jung Sungwook
White Whale
CHINA
Director. Zhou Wenjun
NGISED DESIGN
ITALY
Director. Michi Del Rosso
AWD Agency
CHINA
Prof. Wang Po-Hsun
City University of Macau
PHILIPPINES
Director. Red Redrico
CREATIVE MANILA
KOREA
Director. Hoyoung Lee
250 DESIGN
KOREA
Director. Doyoung Kim
DESIGNSORI
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