Dr. Ducksu Seo

Dr. Ducksu Seo

Research Director

Dr. Seo Ducksu is an assistant professor in Handong Global University as an urbanist who is leading creative urban projects and studies around the world. He was educated at Handong Global University for an architecture bachelor degree (2002) and at Harvard University for an urban design master degree (2010). Then he received a PH.D. in urban planning from Seoul National University (2018). He has experienced professional design and planning projects in renowned institutes of multiple countries, such as KRIHS and AURI in Korea (2005-2008), SEAR Architects in the US (2011-2012), and NIBC and ADU in Vietnam (2012-2019). Partnering with NIBC Global Institute and ISCM (Institute of Smart City and Management), he is enthusiastically involved in innovative urban planning projects and regional studies based on the sustainable city paradigm around emerging world cities.

SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS

Urban Planning and Design
Smart City Development
Housing Studies
Social Network Analysis and Mobility
International Development and Global Citizenship Education

Academic and Research Profile

- Professor at Handong Global University, South Korea (2019 – Now)
- Head of NIBC Global Institute, Vietnam (2015-Now)
- Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Design, Seoul National University, South Korea
- Master of Landscape in Urban Design: Harvard University, USA
- Bachelor of Architecture and Urban Planning, Handong Global University, South Korea

International Experiences

- Advisor, UN Academic Impact, Korea (2016 – Now)
- Advisor, UN Habitat, Korea (2016 – Now)
- Project Director, ADU Group, Vietnam (2012 – 2015)
- Urban Designer and Planner, SERA Architects, USA (2011 – 2012)