Lim, Lisa

Lisa Lim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at KAIST. Her research focuses on Architectural and Urban Design, with an emphasis on improving health and wellness through design. She joined KAIST in 2021 after serving as an Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University. Lim holds a Ph.D. in Architecture from Georgia Institute of Technology and has a background in research and design across various institutions in South Korea and the United States. Her work explores how spatial layouts can support individual and organizational outcomes, utilizing analytical and empirical approaches to understand space and its users.

Lisa Lim is an Associate Professor at KAIST, specializing in design for health/well-being and evidence-based design. Her research explores how spatial analysis and spatial behaviors/perceptions influence health outcomes, particularly in healthcare and urban environments. Lim's work evaluates the impact of design on mental health, teamwork, and user experience, with a focus on clinics, neonatal intensive care units, and urban spaces. She investigates factors such as visibility, spatial organization, and environmental design to enhance safety, communication, and well-being. Her studies integrate spatial metrics with organizational outcomes, emphasizing the role of design in fostering effective healthcare environments and sustainable urban planning.