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Dr. Kon Kim is an Assistant Professor of the Department of Urban Planning and Design in Design School at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU). Kon was educated as an architect at Korea National University of Arts. He broadened his horizon towards Urbanism and Planning during his studies for Master’s degree in Urban Regeneration at University College London and, then, for Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Design at University of Westminster, sponsored by the Ministry of Education of South Korea. Kon is a Chartered Architect of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK). Prior to joining XJTLU, Kon was a Research Professor in Urban Humanities at the University of Seoul and a Visiting Lecturer in Architecture at Korea National University of Arts. His professional experiences include civic research at Suwon City Research Institute, and architectural coordination at Innocean Worldwide and STX offshore shipbuilding. Kon’s work and contribution sit within the interface of architecture, planning, urban studies and humanities. His research interests span across alternative urbanism (tactical/temporary/pop-up/DIY place-making), social infrastructure of cities, politics of urban diversity, and dynamics of community participation with a focus on transformative governance arrangement and network structure, particularly in the Asian context of urbanisation. His recent research explores the social infrastructure of secondary cities (small-medium-sized towns) where young people can experiment with their alternative lifestyles beyond metropolitan mainstream against a backdrop of high unemployment, social exclusion, and ageing society.
Alternative urbanism (tactical/temporary/DIY place-making)
Dynamics of community participation
Social infrastructure of cities
Politics of urban diversity
Deputy Programme Director, MSc Urban Planning (Specialization in Urban Design), 2023-Present
Assistant Professor, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University, 2023-Present
Research Professor, University of Seoul, 2021-2023
Visiting Lecturer, Korea National University of Arts, 2022-2023
Urban Researcher, Suwon City Research Institute, 2016
Architectural Coordinator, Innocean Worldwide, 2010-2014
Designer, STX offshore shipbuilding, 2010
BNV 402 Urban Design Inquiry (Studio)
BNV 403 Dissertation
UPD 110 Neighbourhood Planning
UPD 201 Environmental Sustainability
UPD 305 Final Year Project and Dissertation
UPD 409 Dissertation
ENT 405TC Work Placement (Smart City Pathway)
Planning Policy and Design Intervention
Planning Research: Methods and Skills
Critical Thinking in Architecture
Seminar in Architectural Criticism
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Design, University of Westminster, London, UK - 2021
MSc in Urban Regeneration, University College London (RTPI accredited), London, UK - 2015
B.Arch, Korea National University of Arts (RIBA part 1, 2 accredited), Seoul, South Korea - 2010
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Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
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Kon Kim (Organiser)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
Kon Kim (Member of editorial board)
Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Editorial work
Kon Kim (Speaker)
Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
Kon Kim (Organiser)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
Kon Kim (Speaker)
Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar