Dr. Hee Sun (Sunny) Choi is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in urban design, spatial cognition, and human-centered urban planning 🌆. With degrees from prestigious institutions like the University of Oxford and University College London, he currently serves as an Assistant Professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 🎓. Dr. Choi leads groundbreaking research projects, including those focused on vertical urbanism and cognitive assessments of urban spaces 🌍. His work is supported by various grants, reflecting the real-world impact and value of his research 🏙️. Notable publications include a book on spatial cognition in vertical environments and articles in leading journals, such as Cities and Journal of Urban Design 📚. As a Principal Investigator, Dr. Choi is driving innovation in urban sustainability, regeneration, and human-centric design 🌿. His work is shaping the future of urban living, bridging academic excellence with practical solutions for cities of tomorrow 🔍.
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Education 🎓
Dr. Hee Sun (Sunny) Choi’s academic journey reflects his dedication to urban studies and design 🌍. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Oxford Brookes and an M.Phil. from University College London, both prestigious institutions in the UK 🎓. Additionally, he earned his MA from the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London and holds two bachelor’s degrees from Swinburne University and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia 🇦🇺. His diverse educational background laid the foundation for his exploration of spatial cognition and human-centered design in urban environments 🏙️.
Professional Experience 🗺️
Dr. Choi has held numerous academic positions globally, showcasing his leadership in urban design and planning 👩🏫. He is currently an Assistant Professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, where he continues to influence the next generation of urban designers 🏫. Previously, he served as a lecturer at the University of Hong Kong and Xian-Jiaotong Liverpool University, as well as an adjunct professor at the Polytechnic University of Hong Kong 🗺️. His global experience enriches his teaching and research, focusing on human-centered urban design 🌿.
Research Interests 🏙️
Dr. Choi’s research interests lie at the intersection of urban design, spatial cognition, and human-centered planning 🌆. His work focuses on understanding how people interact with and experience urban environments, particularly vertical and dense spaces 🏙️. He explores the cognitive and emotional aspects of urbanism, aiming to develop guidelines that create more sustainable and human-friendly cities 🌍. His ongoing projects involve cutting-edge studies in AI-aided urbanism, smart cities, and the emotional value of walkability 🚶♀️.
Awards and Honors 🏆
Dr. Choi’s exceptional contributions to urban design and planning have earned him numerous accolades and research grants 🏆. He has received substantial funding from prestigious organizations, including the Hong Kong Art Development Council, NEOM Inc., and UGC for his innovative projects on urban cognition, human-centric design, and sustainability 🌿. His research is also recognized in top academic journals, where he continues to push the boundaries of urban studies and design ✨. His work has significantly impacted urban design theory and practice 🌍.
Conclusion
Dr. Hee Sun (Sunny) Choi is a distinguished academic whose work bridges the gap between urban design, technology, and human experience 🌆. With a global academic background and a wealth of research funding, he continues to lead innovative studies that shape the future of urban living 🌍. His dedication to understanding spatial cognition and human-centered design is paving the way for smarter, more sustainable cities 🌿. Through his teaching, research, and leadership, Dr. Choi is making an enduring impact on the field of urban studies 🏙️.
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Title: Loan-to-value ratio as a macroprudential tool-Hong Kong’s experience and cross-country evidence
Authors: T Wong, T Fong, K Li, H Choi
Year: 2011
Cited by: 271
Source: Systemic Risk, Basel III, Financial Stability and Regulation
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Title: Developing a wetland-type classification system in the Republic of Korea
Authors: KG Kim, MY Park, HS Choi
Year: 2006
Cited by: 28
Source: Landscape and Ecological Engineering 2, 93-110
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Title: Phase II study of preoperative chemoradiation (CRT) with cetuximab, irinotecan and capecitabine in patients with locally advanced resectable rectal cancer
Authors: YS Hong, DY Kim, KS Lee, SB Lim, HS Choi, SY Jeong, JH Kim, SA Im, …
Year: 2007
Cited by: 22
Source: Journal of Clinical Oncology 25 (18_suppl), 4045-4045
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Title: Local identity in the form-production process, using as a case study the multifunctional administrative city project (Sejong) in South Korea
Authors: HS Choi, A Reeve
Year: 2015
Cited by: 19
Source: Urban Design International 20, 66-78
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Title: Assessing the sustenance and evolution of social and cultural contexts within sustainable urban development, using as a case the MAC in South Korea
Authors: HS Choi, KH Ahn
Year: 2013
Cited by: 18
Source: Sustainable Cities and Society 6, 51-56
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Title: Outcomes of colorectal anastomoses during pelvic exenteration for gynaecological malignancy
Authors: SW Lim, SB Lim, JY Park, SY Park, HS Choi, SY Jeong
Year: 2008
Cited by: 14
Source: Journal of British Surgery 95 (6), 770-773
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Title: Phase II trial of irinotecan and capecitabine in patients with advanced colorectal cancer (ACRC)
Authors: JB Ahn, KH Jung, YS Park, YH Kim, HJ Chang, DK Sohn, SB Lim, …
Year: 2005
Cited by: 12
Source: Journal of Clinical Oncology 23 (16_suppl), 3714-3714
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Title: Pneumatosis cystoides coli of the ascending colon: colonoscopic and CT colonographic features
Authors: BN Kim, JY Jeong, DK Sohn, KS Han, CW Hong, HJ Chang, SB Lim, …
Year: 2007
Cited by: 10
Source: Endoscopy 39 (S 1), E73-E74
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Title: Endoscopic treatment of completely occluding anastomotic web using incision and ballooning after dye injection
Authors: JW Park, DK Sohn, KS Han, CW Hong, HJ Chang, KH Jung, DY Kim, …
Year: 2007
Cited by: 7
Source: Endoscopy 39 (S 1), E102-E103
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Title: Occurrence and control of seed-borne plant viruses in Korea
Authors: JW Park, JU Cheon, HS Choi
Year: 2001
Cited by: 7
Source: Crop Prot Res Rural Development Administration, 194-218
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Title: The negotiated public realm in the contemporary city: hybrid walkable urban networks of Hong Kong
Authors: ARMC Hee Sun Choi, Gerhard Bruyns
Year: 2023
Cited by: 5
Source: City, Territory and Architecture 10 (10)
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Title: Spatial cognition and three-dimensional vertical urban design guidelines—Cognitive measurement and modelling for human centre design
Authors: HS Choi, G Bruyns, W Zhang, T Cheng, S Sharma
Year: 2023
Cited by: 4
Source: Urban Science 7 (4), 125
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Title: Human cognition and emotions for human-centred design in vertical interior urban spaces
Authors: HS Choi, G Bruyns, T Cheng, W Zhang, S Sharma
Year: 2025
Cited by: 3
Source: Journal of Urban Design 30 (1), 114-137
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Title: The impact of Hi-Technology navigation systems on the reading of the five elements of urban design, using the case of the Central District of Hong Kong
Authors: HSS Choi, X Yang
Year: 2022
Cited by: 2
Source: Current Urban Studies 10 (3), 451-466
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Title: Understanding the impact of economic migrants and landless farmers on mass-produced housing and community space in China, using the case of Zhangjing, Suzhou
Authors: HS Choi, A Reeve
Year: 2018
Cited by: 2
Source: International Journal of Urban Sustainable Development 10 (1), 60-78
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Title: RETRACTED ARTICLE: How can SLCA influence change to a product’s life cycle and who listens to the impacts of an SLCA?
Authors: HS Choi
Year: 2016
Cited by: 2
Source: Environment, Development and Sustainability 18 (2), 615-615
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Title: Uncovering the drivers of intent to use the metaverse: diverse experiences in sustainability education
Authors: HSS Choi, PYP Wong, JD Shen, MLL Francisco, A Nurgissayeva
Year: 2025
Cited by: 1
Source: Discover Sustainability 6 (1), 152
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Title: Evolving research method in three-dimensional and volumetric urban morphology of a highly dense city: assessing public and quasi-public space typologies
Authors: HSS Choi, G Bruyns, T Cheng, J Xie
Year: 2024
Cited by: 1
Source: Journal of Architecture and Urbanism 48 (1), 25–38
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Title: Which gene is a dominant predictor of response during FOLFOX chemotherapy for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer, MTHFR or XRCC1 gene?
Authors: DY Kim, YB Kim, HS Choi, JM Kim, K Suh
Year: 2006
Cited by: 1
Source: ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 13 (2), 7-7