Daejin Kim
Director of Graduate Studies
Associate Professor
School of Design
A dedicated scholar and educator, Kim brings deep expertise in design research, advanced methodologies, and interdisciplinary inquiry to the role. He holds a PhD in Design, Construction, and Planning with a concentration in interior design from the University of Florida. His research examines the influence of the built environment on human health and well-being, with particular emphasis on healthcare design and aging in place.
Kim has played an instrumental role in the growth and refinement of FSU’s graduate programs, contributing to curriculum development, mentoring emerging scholars, and fostering a culture of rigorous, research-driven design inquiry. His work bridges theory and practice, preparing students to engage critically and creatively with the complex design challenges of our time.
As Director of Graduate Studies, Kim will lead the strategic development and continuous improvement of the graduate curriculum, expand research initiatives, and advance faculty and student scholarship. His appointment reflects the School of Design’s enduring commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and the advancement of design knowledge. Kim is dedicated to cultivating an inclusive, collaborative academic environment that empowers graduate students to thrive as designers, researchers, and future leaders in the field.
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Education
2016
Doctor of Philosophy in Design, Construction, and Planning
College of Design, Construction, and Planning, University of Florida,
Gainesville, FL
Minor in Research Evaluation Methodology: Quantitative Methods,
Dissertation: “Toward design strategies for fall prevention: A case-control study of home safety in a senior living community”
2010
Master of Science in Housing & Interior Design
College of Human Ecology, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
Thesis: “Planning for healing environment through evidence-based design: Focusing on geriatric hospital”
2008
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Architectural Engineering)
College of Engineering, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea
Publications
2025
Kim, D., & Kopec, D., Buergermeister, J. Space planning for healthcare design, Bloomsbury Publishing
2024
Baktash, H., Kim, D2., Shirazi, A. Beyond sight: Comparing traditional virtual reality and immersive multi-sensory environments in stress reduction of college students, Virtual Reality in Frontier (ESCI, IF:2.9), https://doi.org/10.3389/frvir.2024.1412297
2023
Kim, D., Lee, M., Kang, J. Exploring differences in home modification strategies according to housing location and disability status of the household: Analysis of the 2019 American Housing Survey, Journal of Applied Gerontology (SSCI, IF:3.0), https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648231202678
2023
Lee, M., Kim, D., Bian, J., Romero, S., Bliznyuk, N. Identifying demographic and home features influencing older adults’ home functioning by using machine learning models, Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics (SCI, IF=4.163), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archger.2023.105149
2023
Alam, S, Kim, D2., Wayfinding design for older adults with dementia in a long-term care facility, Health Environment Research and Design Journal (SSCI, IF=3.233), https://doi.org/10.1177/19375867231185851