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MinJoo Baek is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture at XJTLU. As an architectural designer and multidisciplinary educator, she focuses her professional endeavours on the critical exploration of the environment and sustainability in diverse aspects. Her current research delves into socio-ecological architecture and urbanism, aiming to develop responsive spatial formations for cities, buildings, and objects.
Research interests
Socio-environmental sustainable architecture, cultural heritage in urban revitalization, Asia Urbanism
Experience
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou China Department of Architecture and Design, Assistant Professor, 2. 2022 - Present
Donghua University, Shanghai China, Shanghai International College of Fashion and Innovation | Program Director, UK-SINO Education Coordinator for Interior Design Department, Lecturer, 12. 2015 – 1. 2022
Sangmyung University, Korea, Interior Design Department, Lecturer, 03. 2011 - 07. 2015
Lasalle College of the Arts, Singapore - Sangmyung University International Design Workshop “Urban Agenda,” “Linking City,” Joint Program Leader, 07. 2011 - 01. 2019
MJBAS Design Research Lab Seoul, Korea, 03. 2011 – 12. 2013
Xi’an International Horticultural Expo 2011 Xi’an China,12. 2009 - 04. 2010 Designer Creative Nature, University Garden Parcel G: AA School of Architecture
HLW International LLP, New York, NY, Project Architect, 09. 2005 - 06. 2008
Teaching
ReDesignEd Educators Forum - Exploring 21st Century Design Education for Societal Development, Growth Support, Globally We Design, 11. 2018
Awards and honours
Women Designer Award, KWDA, Seoul, Korea, 02. 2018
G-DESIGN, “Mesa Lamp,” 2012
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
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):
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Education/Academic qualification
MA, Architectural Association School of Architecture
B.Arch., The City College of New York, School of Architecture
Person Types
- Staff
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Projects
- 4 Active
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SURF: Traditional Wet Markets as Cultural Heritage: An Architectural Typology Study
3/06/25 → 2/08/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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Comparative Analysis of Traditional Community Wet Market Architectural Spaces: A Study of Suzhou and East Asia
1/07/24 → 30/06/27
Project: Internal Research Project
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TDF: Combining Advanced Digital Technology in Design Research to Enhance Site Observation and Analysis Skills in Interdisciplinary Program
1/07/24 → 31/08/27
Project: Internal Research Project
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TDF-22/23-R26-218: Group diary in team assessment: the impact on student engagement and peer evaluation practice in design studios
Lei, Y., Chen, B., Baek, M. J. & Liu, J.
1/09/23 → 31/08/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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2024 Interdisciplinary Design Workshop in Qingdao: Masterplan Exhibition and Reviews
Corti, E., Wang, Y., Cho, H. R., Zhang, C., Baek, M. J., Verdini, G. & Benedetti, J., 16 Jul 2024Research output: Practice-based research output › Exhibition/ Event/ Festival › Curated works: Physical Exhibition/ Event/ Festival
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Enhancing student engagement and assessment in group work through a group diary in HE
Lei, Y., Chen, B., Baek, M. J. & Liu, J., 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Leveraging AI and AR to Revitalise Suzhou’s Canals: Enhancing Sustainable Cultural Heritage Awareness via Participatory Workshops
Baek, M. J., 29 Nov 2024, (Accepted/In press) ASA 2024 Harmony in Architectural Science and Design: Sustaining the Future. Australia, Vol. The 57th International Conference of the Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA).Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Revitalising Suzhou's Water Canal Heritage: A Community-Centred Approach for Cultural Preservation and Social Sustainability
Baek, M. J., 30 Aug 2024, (Accepted/In press) 2024 Architecture Across Boundary.Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Revitalising Traditional Markets with Digital Technologies to Enhance Architectural and Cultural Tourism: Selected Asian Cities
Baek, M. J. & Md Rian, I., 31 Oct 2024, (Accepted/In press) Architectural Vision of Overtourism. SpringerResearch output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Activities
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Using the VLE(Virtual Learning Environment) for Online Assessment for the Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Supporting Learning in Higher Education
Min Joo Baek (Speaker)
12 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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2024 AAB Citywalk 2 Workshop
Min Joo Baek (Organiser), Yifeng Xu (Participant) & Yunpeng Xiang (Participant)
1 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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2024 Architecture Across Boundaries
Min Joo Baek (Participant)
30 Aug 2024 → 1 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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AMPS. ARCHITECTURE -MEDIA-POLITICS-SOCIETY (Journal)
Min Joo Baek (Reviewer)
24 Jul 2024 → 7 Aug 2024Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review
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Good Design Jury 2024
Min Joo Baek (Member of programme committee)
16 Jul 2024 → 24 Jul 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …