Dr. Jin G. Park Ph.D.
University of North Texas
Design
(940) 594-5552
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Education

PhD, Texas A&M University, 2007.
Major: Architecture
Degree Specialization: Health Systems and Design
Dissertation Title: Environmental Color for Pediatric Patient Room Design
MArch, Texas A&M University, 2002.
Major: Architecture
BA, Pusan National University, Republic of Korea, 1992.
Major: Architectural Engineering

Professional Positions

Academic - Post-Secondary
Interior Design Graduate Program Coordinator, University of North Texas. (2020 – Present).
Associate Professor, University of North Texas. (2013 – Present).
Interior Design Undergraduate Program Coordinator, University of North Texas. (2017 – 2020).
Interior Design Graduate Program Coordinator, University of North Texas. (2011 – 2018).
Assistant Professor, University of North Texas. (2007 – 2012).
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Texas A&M University. (2004 – 2006).

Licensures and Certifications

Certificate in Health Systems and Design, Texas A&M University. (2002 – Present).

Registered Architect, Republic of Korea. (1997 – Present).

Professional Memberships

Regular Member, Environmental Design Research Association. (2008 – Present).

Professional Member, Interior Design Educators Council. (2007 – Present).

Professional Member, Korea Institute of Healthcare Architecture. (2007 – 2017).

Professional Member, Korean Institute of Architects. (1997 – 2013).

Development Activities Attended

Faculty Development Leave,"Psychophysiological Research Development," University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States of America. (August 2022 – December 2022).

Faculty Development Leave,"Development of Psychophysiological Methodology for Environmental Design Research," Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, United States of America. (August 2014 – December 2014).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

University of North Texas
ADES 1625, Introduction to Interior Design, 2 courses.
ADES 3620, Interior Design Software Applications, 25 courses.
ADES 3630, Interior Design: Space Planning II, 1 course.
ADES 3640, Interior Design Space Planning III, 32 courses.
ADES 4615, Topics in Interior Design, 13 courses.
ADES 5520, Methods Employed by Design Researchers, 1 course.
ADES 5605, Interior Design Studio, 1 course.
ADES 5900, Special Problems, 1 course.
ADES 5920, Problem in Lieu of Thesis, 1 course.
ART 2440, Interior Design: Presentation Techniques, 1 course.
ART 3322, Interior Design Space Planning III, 2 courses.
ART 3340, Interior Design: AutoCAD, 2 courses.
ART 3370, Topics in Interior Design, 1 course.
ART 5900, Special Problems, 20 courses.
ART 5910, Special Problems, 1 course.
ART 5920, Research Problems in Lieu of Thesis, 3 courses.
ART 5930, Research Problems in Lieu of Thesis, 4 courses.

Teaching at Other Institutions

Texas A&M University, Architectural Design Studio, ARCH 605, Fall 2006.

Texas A&M University, Computer Techniques for Design Visualization, ENDS 170, Spring 2005.

Texas A&M University, Design Detailing, ENDS 211, Fall 2004.

Directed Student Learning

Major Professor,"Investigation of color preferences and color- emotion associations in built environments," Design. (August 2021 – Present).

Major Professor,"Investigation of psychological perception of safety in the working environment," Design. (August 2017 – December 2023).

Major Professor,"Investigation on correlations between block play and spatial visulization skills," Design. (August 2018 – May 2022).

Major Professor,"Mapping Violence in Schools: Elementary, secondary and high school student’s perception of safety on spatial attributes in school environments," Design. (2016 – 2018).

Major Professor,"Sensory Design for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Population," Design. (2012 – 2015).

Major Professor,"Stress Reducing Environments for Public Waiting Area in Airport," Design. (2011 – 2014).

Major Professor,"Creativity & Technology in the Design Process," Design. (2009 – 2011).

Supervised Research,"Water and Meditation Spas," Design. (2007 – 2008).

Awards and Honors

Honored Faculty, Honors Day 2017, University of North Texas. (April 2017 – 2017).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

Abstracts and Proceedings
Trippeer, B. C., Stark, J. K., Gam, H., Park, J. G. (2023). A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO COLLABORATIVE SUSTAINABLE DESIGN EDUCATION. Other. Proceedings of ICERI2023 Conference 13th–15th November 2023, Seville, Spain. 16, 8506-8512. Valencia: International Academy of Technology, Education and Development (IATED). https://library.iated.org/publications/ICERI2023
Book Chapter
Park, J. (2010). Color preferences in healthcare settings. 168-170. Oxford, UK: Architectural Press: Design for Critical Care.
Conference Proceeding
Park, J. G. (2022). Systematic review on color research and implications for interior spaces. 335. Greenville, SC: Proceedings of Environmental Design Research Association 53rd Conference.
Park, J. (2021). A systematic review of research on color and culture. Interior Design Educators Council Virtual Fall Symposium.
Morgan, W., Park, J. (2018). Mapping Violence in Schools: Public School Student’s Perceptions of Safety on Spatial Attributes in School Environments. 212. Oklahoma City, OK: Proceedings of Environmental Design Research Association 49th Conference.
Donaldson, C., Park, J. (2017). Investigation of environmental preferences of PTSD population and future research considerations. 213-214. Madison, WI: Proceedings of Environmental Design Research Association.
Park, J. (2015). Evidence-based design guidelines and future research considerations for autism-friendly physical environments. 131. Los Angeles, CA: Proceedings of Environmental Design Research Association 46th Conference.
Park, J. (2013). Significant variables for color perception. 239. Providence, RI: Proceedings of Environmental Design Research Association 44th Conference.
Park, J. (2012). Critical review on evidence of color effects for environmental design. 214-215. Seattle, WA: Proceedings of Environmental Design Research Association 43th Conference.
Park, J., Park, C. (2011). American vs. Korean pediatric patients' room color perceptions. 44. Nashville, TN: Proceedings of 2011 Healthcare Design Conference.
Park, J., Park, C. (2011). Cultural effects on pediatric patients' environmental color preferences. 333-334. Chicago, IL: Proceedings of Environmental Design Research Association 42nd Conference.
Park, J. (2011). Pediatric patient room design and color. 36. Hunnot, China: Proceedings of 2011 EPS Huhhot Clinical Medicine Conference.
Park, J. (2010). Associations between color attributes and children's preferences.. 139. Washington, DC: Proceedings of Environmental Design Research Association 41st Conference.
Stark, J., Reed, R., Park, J., Mohr, C. (2010). Investigating interior design student awareness of sustainable design: An interdisciplinary undergraduate research experience.. 650-654. Atlanta, GA: Proceedings of Interior Design Educators Council Conference.
Park, J. (2009). Color perception on pediatric patient room design: Design professionals vs. pediatric patients. 296. Kansas City, MO: Proceedings of Environmental Design Research Association 40th Conference.
Journal Article
Trippeer, B. C., Stark, J., Gam, H., Ellis, N., Morgan, B., Park, P. (2022). Sustainable Textiles for Health and Well-being: An Investigation of Curricular Opportunities for Fashion Design and Interior Design Student Collaboration. Other. 10(2), 29. Oxfordshire: Taylor and Francis. https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/rftd20
Cha, E., Patel, M. D., Park, J. G., Hwang, J., Prasad, V., Cho, K., Choi, W. (2018). 2D MoS2 as an efficient protective layer for lithium metal anodes in high-performance Li-S batteries.. Nature Nanotechnology.
Stark, J., Park, J. (2016). Interior design students perceptions of sustainability. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. 17(3), 361-377.
Stark, J. K., Park, J. G. (2016). Interior design students' perceptions of sustainability. 17(3), 16. Emerald Insight.
Choudhary, N., Park, J. G., Hwang, J. Y., Chung, H. S., Dumas, K. H., Khondaker, S. I., Choi, W., Jung, Y. (2016). Centimeter Scale Patterned Growth of Vertically Stacked Few Layer Only 2D MoS2/WS2 van der Waals Heterostructure.. Scientific Reports. 6, 25456.
Park, J. (2014). Correlations between color attributes and children's color preferences. Color Research & Application. 39(5), 452-462.
Choudhary, N., Park, J. G., Hwang, J. Y., Choi, W. (2014). Growth of large-scale and thickness-modulated MoS₂ nanosheets.. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 6(23), 21215-22.
Park, J., Park, C. (2013). Color perception in pediatric patient room design: American vs. Korean pediatric patients. Health Environments Research & Design. 6(4), 10-26.
Ham, B., Junkaew, A., Arroyave, R., Chen, J., Wang, H., Wang, P., Majewski, J., Park, J. G., Zhou, H., Arvapally, R. K., others, (2013). Hydrogen sorption in orthorhombic Mg hydride at ultra-low temperature. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 38(20), 8328–8341. Pergamon.
Park, J. (2011). A study on healing environments and evidence-based design.. Journal of Korea Institute of Healthcare Architecture. 17(1), 41-50.
Park, J., Park, C. (2011). Korean pediatric patients' color preferences for patient room design. Journal of Korea Institute of Healthcare Architecture. 17(2), 45-52.
Park, J. (2009). Color perception on pediatric patient room design: Healthy children vs. pediatric patients. Health Environments Research & Design. 2(3), 6-28.
Park, J. (2008). Evidence-based design in healthcare environments. Journal of Korea Institute of Healthcare Architecture. 14(3), 57-65.

Presentations Given

Exhibit

Park, J. (Author), University of North Texas Art Gallery, Design project: Health center, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2008 – 2008).

Lecture

Morgan, W. (Author & Presenter), Park, J. (Author & Presenter), The 49th Environmental Design Research Association Conference, Mapping Violence in Schools: Public School Student’s Perceptions of Safety on Spatial Attributes in School Environments, Oklahoma City, OK, United States of America. (2018).

Oral Presentation

Park, J. (Author & Presenter), Environmental Design Research Association Conference, Systematic Review on Color Research and Design Implications for Interior Spaces, Greenville, SC, United States of America. (2022 – 2022).

Park, J. (Author & Presenter), IDEC Virtual Fall Symposium, A Systematic Review of Research on Color and Culture, Virtual format, United States of America. (2021).

Park, J. (Author & Presenter), 2021 UIA-Public Health Group, Design Considerations for Universal Design for Independence, Rio, Brazil, Brazil. (2021).

Wachter, H. (Author & Presenter), Gains, K. (Author & Presenter), Perritt, M. (Author & Presenter), Park, J. (Author & Presenter), MetroCon 2019 Expo & Conference, Designing for Independence, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (2019).

Wachter, H. (Author & Presenter), Gains, K. (Author & Presenter), Perritt, M. (Author & Presenter), Park, J. (Author & Presenter), MetroCon 2018 Expo & Conference, Universal Design: Research Findings and Implications for Practice, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2018).

Wachter, H. (Author & Presenter), Gaines, K. (Author & Presenter), Perritt, M. (Author & Presenter), Park, J. (Author & Presenter), MetroCon 2017 Expo & Conference, Lighting recommendations for special populations, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2017).

Donaldson, C. (Author & Presenter), Park, J. (Author & Presenter), Environmental Design Research Association Conference, Investigation of environmental preferences of PTSD population and future research considerations, Madison, WI, United States of America. (2017).

Wachter, H. (Panelist), Gains, K. (Panelist), Perritt, M. (Panelist), Park, J. (Panelist), Interior Design Educators Council SW Regional Conference, Making places: Interior design for older adults, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2016 – 2016).

Wachter, H. (Author & Presenter), Gains, K. (Author & Presenter), Perritt, M. (Author & Presenter), Park, J. (Author & Presenter), MetroCon 2016 Expo & Conference, Making places age friendly, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2016 – 2016).

Wachter, H. (Author & Presenter), Gains, K. (Author & Presenter), Perritt, M. (Author & Presenter), Park, J. (Author & Presenter), MetroCon 2015 Expo & Conference, Evidence-based healthcare design: Implications for practice, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2015 – 2015).

Park, J. (Author & Presenter), 46th Environmental Design Research Association Conference, Evidence-based design guidelines and future research considerations for autism-friendly physical environments, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America. (2015 – 2015).

Park, J. (Author & Presenter), Gansam Architects & Partners, Evidence-based design and practical application to healthcare projects, Seoul, South Korea, Korea, South. (2014 – 2014).

Park, J. (Author & Presenter), Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Texas, Critical review on empirical evidences of color communication, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2013 – 2013).

Park, J. (Author & Presenter), 44th Environmental Design Research Association Conference, Significant variables for color perception, United States of America. (2013 – 2013).

Park, J. (Author & Presenter), 43rd Environmental Design Research Association Conference, Critical review on evidence of color effects for environmental design, Seattle, WA, United States of America. (2012 – 2012).

Park, J. (Author & Presenter), Park, C. (Author), 2011 Healthcare Design Conference, American vs. Korean pediatric patients' room color perceptions, Nashville, TN, United States of America. (2011 – 2011).

Park, J. (Author & Presenter), 2011 EPS Huhhot Clinical Medicine Development Conference, Color perception in pediatric patient room design: Healthy children vs. pediatric patients, Huhhot, China, China. (2011 – 2011).

Park, J. (Author & Presenter), Park, C. (Author), 42nd Environmental Design Research Association Conference, Cultural effects on pediatric patients' environmental color preferences, Chicago, IL, United States of America. (2011 – 2011).

Park, J. (Author & Presenter), 41th Environmental Design Research Association Conference, Assessing color impacts on children's stress, Washington, DC, United States of America. (2010 – 2010).

Park, J. (Author & Presenter), 41th Environmental Design Research Association Conference, Associations between color attributes and children's preferences, Washington, DC, United States of America. (2010 – 2010).

Park, J. (Author & Presenter), Annual Lecture of the Pusan National University, Sustainable design on health, Pusan, South Korea, Korea, South. (2009 – 2009).

Park, J. (Author & Presenter), Boorim Architects & Associates, Creating healing environments, Seoul, South Korea, Korea, South. (2009 – 2009).

Park, J. (Author & Presenter), 40th Environmental Design Research Association Conference, Color perception on pediatric patient room design: Design professionals vs. pediatric patients, Kansas City, MO, United States of America. (2009 – 2009).

Park, J. (Author & Presenter), Annual Lecture of the Pusan National University, Supportive design theory and design guidelines, Pusan, South Korea, Korea, South. (2008 – 2008).

Park, J. (Author & Presenter), Korea Institute of Healthcare Architecture, Evidence-based design in healthcare environments, Seoul, South Korea, Korea, South. (2008 – 2008).

Park, J. (Author & Presenter), Healthcare Design '07 Conference, Environmental color for pediatric patient room design, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2007 – 2007).

Paper

Trippeer, B. C. (Author & Presenter), Stark, J. K. (Author), Gam, H. (Author), Park, J. G. (Author), ICERI2023 (16th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation), A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO COLLABORATIVE SUSTAINABLE DESIGN EDUCATION, IATED Academy, Seville, Spain, Spain. (2023 – 2023).

Trippeer, B. C. (Author & Presenter), Stark, J. K. (Author), Gam, H. (Author & Presenter), Park, J. G. (Author), Bridging the Divide: ITAA 2023 Annual Conference, Interdisciplinary Curriculum Development: How Research-led Pedagogy Enhances Design Students' Holistic Learning Experience, International Textile and Apparel Association, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America. (2023 – 2023).

Poster

Park, J. (Author), 2021 UIA-Public Health Group, Color application for healthcare environments, Rio, Brazil, Brazil. (2021).

Park, J. (Author & Presenter), University Forum on Teaching and Learning, Technology in design-REVIT: Building Information Modeling, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2011 – 2011).

Stark, J. (Author), Park, J. (Author), Reed, R. (Author), Owens, K. (Author), Adelman, A. (Author), University Scholars Day, Growing green: Investigating interior design student awareness of sustainable design, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2010 – 2010).

Stark, J. (Author), Reed, R. (Author), Park, J. (Author), Mohr, C. (Author), Interior Design Educators Council Conference, An interdisciplinary undergraduate research experience, Atlanta, GA, United States of America. (2010 – 2010).

Park, J. (Author), Modern Interiors Research Centre Conference, Interior color for pediatric patient room design, Kingston University, UK, United Kingdom. (2009 – 2009).

Media Contributions

Newspaper
"Faculty Focus," UNT Faculty Success. (March 2018).

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Fellowship
Park, J. G. (Principal), "Jr. Faculty Summer Research Fellowship," Sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, Funded. (2011 – 2011).
Park, J. G. (Co-Principal), "Undergraduate Research Fellowship," Sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, Funded. (2010 – 2010).
Park, J. G. (Principal), "Jr. Faculty Summer Research Fellowship," Sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, Funded. (2008 – 2008).
Park, J. G., "Arthur N. Tuttle Jr. Graduate Fellowship," Sponsored by The American Institute of Architects, Other, Funded. (2006 – 2007).
Park, J. G., "James A. Wilson Endowed Scholarship," Sponsored by Texas A&M University, Other, Funded. (2006 – 2007).
Park, J. G., "William W. Caudill Research Fellowship," Sponsored by Texas A&M University, Other, Funded. (2005 – 2006).
Park, J. G., "Family Medicine Center Scholarship," Sponsored by Texas A&M University, Other, Funded. (2003 – 2004).
Park, J. G., "Regents' Graduate Fellowship," Sponsored by Texas A&M University, Other, Funded. (2002 – 2003).
Park, J. G., "Jesse H. Jones Scholarship," Sponsored by Texas A&M University, Other, Funded. (2001 – 2002).
Grant - Research
Park, J. G., "CVAD Cornerstone Grant," Sponsored by College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas, $1350 Funded. (2023 – 2023).
Gam, H. (Principal), Park, J. G. (Principal), "CVAD Coner Stone Grant," Sponsored by College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas, $2500 Funded. (October 2023 – October 2023).
Park, J. G. (Principal), "Learning Enhancement Grant," Sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, Funded. (2010 – 2010).
Park, J. G. (Principal), "Small Research Grant," Sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, Funded. (2010 – 2010).
Park, J. G. (Principal), "Faculty Research Grant," Sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, Funded. (2009 – 2009).
Park, J. G. (Principal), "Faculty Research Grant," Sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, Funded. (2008 – 2008).
Park, J. G. (Principal), "Nurture by Steelcase Dissertation Grant," Sponsored by Center for Health Systems and Design, Texas A&M University, Other, Funded. (2007 – 2007).
Park, J. G., "Architect Graduate Stipend," Sponsored by Texas A&M University, Other, Funded. (2003 – 2004).
Grant - Teaching
Gam, H. (Principal), Trippeer, B. C. (Co-Principal), Park, J. G. (Co-Principal), Morgan, W. T. (Co-Principal), Stark, J. K. (Co-Principal), "Understanding Cotton's Sustainability Story: From Fiber to Design," Sponsored by Cotton Inc, Private, $42199 Funded. (January 2022 – December 2022).

Awards and Honors

Best Poster Award in Social Science and Humanities, Honors Collgege, University of North Texas. (2010 – 2010).

Architectural Research Centers Consortium/King Award, Architectural Research Centers Consortium. (2009 – 2009).

Design Recognition: Urban/Suburban Residential Challenges, National Association of Home Builders. (2002 – 2002).

Service

University Service

Committee Member, College Academic Committee. (2022 – Present).

Program Coordinator, Interior Design Graduate Program Coordinator. (2020 – Present).

Other, CVAD First Flight. (2017 – Present).

Other, CVAD Preview Day. (2015 – Present).

Other, CVAD Scholarships for ID Students. (2014 – Present).

Program Coordinator, IMPROVE (formerly TracDAT) Assessment. (2011 – Present).

Other, UNT Interior Design Blog Management. (2009 – Present).

Faculty Mentor, ID Senior Portfolio Review. (2008 – Present).

Other, ID Entry Portfolio Review. (2007 – Present).

Committee Member, Interior Design Lecturer Search Committee. (2023 – 2023).

Committee Member, Fashion Design Tenure-Track and Lecturer Search Committee. (2022 – 2023).

Committee Chair, Interior Design Tenure-Track Faculty Search Committee. (2022 – 2022).

Committee Member, College Executive Committee. (2020 – 2022).

Program Coordinator, Council for Interior Design Accreditation Team Site Visit. (2018 – 2022).

Committee Chair, Interior Design Tenure-Track Faculty Search Committee. (2021 – 2021).

Committee Member, College Dean Search Committee. (2020 – 2021).

Program Coordinator, ID Program Moving to New CVAD Building. (2018 – 2020).

Program Coordinator, ID Strategic Planning. (2017 – 2020).

Program Coordinator, Interior Design Undergraduate Program Coordinator. (2017 – 2020).

Program Coordinator, Earth Day Event. (2015 – 2020).

Program Coordinator, Academic Program Review. (August 2018 – October 2019).

Other, Conversation on Foundation. (2018 – 2018).

Committee Member, Design Retention, Promotion & Tenure Committee. (2016 – 2018).

Program Coordinator, Interior Design Graduate Program Coordinator. (2011 – 2018).

Committee Member, Lecturers Search Committee. (February 2018 – August 2018).

Other, CVAD Majors & Minors Fair. (2017).

Program Organizer, Sustainability Lecture. (2017 – 2017).

Committee Chair, Interior Design Tenure-Track Search Committee. (2015 – 2016).

Committee Member, First Year Experience Committee. (2015 – 2015).

Committee Member, Design Retention, Promotion & Tenure Committee. (2013 – 2015).

Committee Member, Scholarly & Creative Activity Grant Development Committee. (2014 – 2014).

Committee Member, Art in Public Places Committee. (2013 – 2014).

Committee Member, New Media Tenure-Track Search Committee. (2013 – 2014).

Committee Member, Student Project Award Committee. (2013 – 2014).

Committee Chair, Interior Design Senior Lecturer Search Committee. (2013 – 2013).

University Senate Service, Faculty Senate. (2011 – 2012).

Committee Chair, Interior Design Tenure-Track Search Committee. (2011 – 2011).

Committee Member, College Executive Committee. (2010 – 2010).

Committee Member, Design Promotion & Tenure Committee. (2010 – 2010).

Committee Member, Interior Design Visiting Scholar Search Committee. (2010 – 2010).

Committee Member, Core-Design 2D & 3D Tenure-Track Search Committee. (2009 – 2009).

Committee Member, Building Planning Committee. (2008 – 2008).

Committee Member, Core-Design 2D Tenure-Track Search Committee. (2008 – 2008).

Member, UNT Faculty Internationalization & Development Delegation. (2008 – 2008).

Professional Service

Reviewer, Journal Article, Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal. (2023 – Present).

Reviewer, Conference Paper, Healthcare Design Conference. (2013 – Present).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Health Environments Research and Design Journal. (2010 – Present).

Reviewer, Conference Paper, Interior Design Educators Council. (2010 – Present).

Reviewer, Conference Paper, Environmental Design Research Association. (2009 – Present).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Interior Design. (2016 – 2019).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Color Research & Application Journal. (2014 – 2018).

Reviewer, Journal Article, International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. (2016 – 2017).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Patient Preference & Adherence Journal. (2013 – 2013).

Public Service

Other, Review of Tenure & Promotion Material. (2023 – 2023).

Other, Asian Pacific Heritage Event, Denton, Texas. (2018 – 2018).

Other, Review of Tenure & Promotion Material. (2018 – 2018).

Awards and Honors

15 Year Service Award, University of North Texas. (2023 – 2023).

Institutional Effectiveness Celebrity Award, University Accreditation. (November 2019 – 2019).

10 Year Service Award, University of North Texas. (2018 – 2018).