Hee Sun Choi | Analysis (Real, Complex, Functional) | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Hee Sun Choi | Analysis (Real, Complex, Functional) | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

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


  • 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


  • 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


  • 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


  • 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


  • 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


  • Title: Place identity in 21st century architecture in South Korea
    Authors: HSS Choi
    Year: 2011
    Cited by: 12
    Source: ArchNet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research 5 (3), 116


  • 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


  • 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


  • Title: How are public spaces sustaining cultural identities in the context of China’s increasingly globally focused urban developments: using a case study of Putuo in Shanghai
    Authors: HS Choi
    Year: 2016
    Cited by: 8
    Source: Journal of Architecture and Urbanism 40 (3), 198-205


  • 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


  • 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


  • Title: Urban Marginality in Hong Kong’s Global Diaspora
    Authors: HS Choi, HS Choi, Farrow
    Year: 2019
    Cited by: 6
    Source: Springer International Publishing


  • 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)


  • 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


  • 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


  • Title: New Forms of Place-Making and Public Space in Contemporary Urban Development in Seoul, South Korea
    Authors: HSS Choi
    Year: 2017
    Cited by: 3
    Source: Current Urban Studies 5 (03), 332


  • 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


  • 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


  • 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


  • 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


  • 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


  • Title: Re-thinking the Hong Kong Tramway as a Rooted but Future Orientated Form of Sustainable Transportation
    Authors: HSS Choi, M Cui
    Year: 2019
    Cited by: 1*
    Source: Urbanie and Urbanus, 50


  • Title: Can the Social Life of Small Urban Spaces Benefit the Urban Marginalities?
    Authors: HS Choi, HS Choi
    Year: 2019
    Cited by: 1
    Source: Urban Marginality in Hong Kong’s Global Diaspora, 45-71


  • 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

 

Kirill Bakhtin | Analysis (Real, Complex, Functional) | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr Kirill Bakhtin | Analysis (Real, Complex, Functional) | Best Researcher Award

Engineer Researcher at Institute of Applied Mathematics, Russia

Dr. Kirill Bakhtin is an emerging researcher in applied mathematics, specializing in algebra and logic with a focus on special functions of hypergeometric type. He holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree in mathematics and modeling of complex systems. Currently a graduate student at the Institute of Applied Mathematics, he has contributed significantly to mathematical research, particularly in developing new transformation and summation formulas. His work has been published in reputed journals, including Mathematics (Q1) and Far Eastern Mathematical Journal (Q4). Notably, he expanded the Carlson-Minton summation formulas for previously prohibited parameters and demonstrated the reduction of certain hypergeometric functions. While his research impact is growing, opportunities exist for expanding collaborations, increasing citations, and engaging in industry projects. With continued contributions, Dr. Bakhtin is well-positioned to make significant advancements in applied mathematics and is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

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Education

Dr. Kirill Bakhtin holds a strong academic background in mathematics and engineering. He earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, providing him with a foundational understanding of structural and computational mathematics. Recognizing his passion for theoretical research, he pursued a master’s degree in mathematics and modeling of complex systems, equipping him with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills. Currently, he is a first-year graduate student specializing in algebra and logic at the Institute of Applied Mathematics. His educational journey reflects a blend of applied and theoretical disciplines, which is evident in his research on hypergeometric functions. With a firm grasp of mathematical modeling and abstract reasoning, Dr. Bakhtin continues to deepen his expertise, positioning himself as a promising researcher in the mathematical sciences.

Professional Experience

As an engineer researcher at the Institute of Applied Mathematics, Dr. Kirill Bakhtin is actively engaged in advanced mathematical studies and theoretical developments. His work primarily revolves around special functions, particularly hypergeometric-type functions, which have broad applications in mathematical physics and computational mathematics. While still early in his career, his contributions demonstrate originality and precision, as seen in his published research in high-impact journals. Despite having limited professional experience in consultancy or industry-based projects, his focus on theoretical advancements provides a strong foundation for future interdisciplinary applications. His role at the institute allows him to collaborate with peers, refine his analytical skills, and contribute to the mathematical community. Moving forward, gaining experience in industry applications and collaborative research initiatives would further enhance his professional profile.

Research Interest

Dr. Kirill Bakhtin’s primary research interests lie in algebra, logic, and special functions of hypergeometric type. His work focuses on the transformation and summation formulas for complex hypergeometric functions, particularly expanding Carlson-Minton summation formulas for previously restricted parameters. His research also explores the reduction of specific hypergeometric functions to more simplified forms, such as the 4F3 function. These mathematical techniques have significant implications for fields such as mathematical analysis, physics, and computational applications. Dr. Bakhtin’s research contributes to solving fundamental problems in applied mathematics and helps refine mathematical models used in scientific computations. As he progresses in his academic career, expanding his research scope to include interdisciplinary applications and collaborations could lead to broader impacts and real-world applications of his theoretical findings.

Award and Honor

While Dr. Kirill Bakhtin is in the early stages of his research career, his work has already gained recognition in the mathematical community. His research has been published in reputable journals, including Mathematics (Q1) and Far Eastern Mathematical Journal (Q4), demonstrating the significance of his contributions to the field. His nomination for the Best Researcher Award highlights his growing influence in applied mathematics. Although he has not yet received major academic honors or industry awards, his research output and commitment to mathematical advancements position him as a strong contender for future accolades. Participation in international awards, securing research grants, and collaborating with established scholars could further enhance his academic recognition and lead to prestigious awards in the coming years.

Conclusion

Dr. Kirill Bakhtin is a promising researcher with expertise in algebra, logic, and special functions. His academic background, coupled with his research contributions in hypergeometric functions, reflects his potential to make significant strides in applied mathematics. Despite being at an early stage in his career, his published work in Q1 and Q4 journals demonstrates his ability to contribute valuable insights to mathematical sciences. Strengthening his profile through increased citations, collaborative research, and industry engagement would further elevate his academic standing. With continued dedication, Dr. Bakhtin is poised to achieve excellence in mathematical research and make meaningful contributions to the scientific community.

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