Jaeyoung Ha, PhD
ACTIVE MEMBER • ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, School of Design, Virginia Tech
My work focuses on environmental health and the ways in which urban environments shape human health and well-being. In the context of rapid urbanization and increasing climate uncertainty, I examine how the design of built and natural environments can support physical and mental well-being, resilience, and quality of life. As a scholar and practitioner in landscape architecture, I integrate therapeutic, climate-resilient, and ecological design principles to develop evidence-based strategies for creating healthier, more restorative, and resilient environments and communities.