UEMEE JUNG

UEMEE JUNG

'Designing Cities with the Brain in Mind'

I am a Ph.D. candidate in Architecture and Architectural Engineering at Yonsei University, specializing in neuroarchitecture, EEG-based emotional analysis, and immersive urban space evaluation. 

Who am I?

My research explores how the built environment shapes human cognition and emotion by integrating neuroscience, architectural design, and urban informatics.

I was a PhD Visiting Scholar in Experimental Psychology at University College London(UCL), where I collaborated with Prof. Hugo Spiers and PhD candidate Isabelle Sjovall on the NeuroDesign Index (NDIX) experiments. I am currently a Research Specialist at the RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, where I investigate the neurobiological impacts of architectural and urban environments.

I also collaborate with Cambridge University and Heatherwick Studio on the Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism, leading computational studies on façade design and neurophysiology. In parallel, I work with the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) to develop EEG- and BCI-based design technologies for smart construction and robotic control.

My academic journey has been supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (BK21 FOUR), Yonsei University fellowships, and an overseas doctoral research fellowship. Beyond academia, I actively engage in interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of neuroscience, architecture, and AI-driven design, aiming to create healthier and more emotionally responsive urban environments.

Research Interests