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Jiho Kim is a PhD candidate at TU Delft working in the Materialising Futures section of the Sustainable Design Engineering department, Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering. From his interest in Anthropocene dynamics to the relationship between humans and non-humans, Jiho has built his design knowledge across disciplines around ethical discourse. His current research delves into the alternative biodesign process with an interest in non-anthropocentric approaches and the role of immersive digital tools. He studies the implementation of his theoretical proposals by blending biological assays with design practices.

Academic background

Before joining TU Delft, Jiho was trained as an art educator and designer. He completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Applied Art Education at Hanyang University in Seoul, South Korea. During his studies, he proposed various forms of social studies in art education and design, ranging from participatory art course demonstrations to design conceptualisation. Jiho then pursued a Master of Research in Design at the Royal College of Art in London, United Kingdom, with a focus on critical studies involving posthumanism and the relationship between humans and nature. In September 2022, he joined the faculty as a PhD candidate affiliated with the Materials Experience Lab, where he aims to contribute to the growth of the biodesign field.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

Education/Academic qualification

Master's degree, Master of Research - MRes, Design, Royal College of Art, London

28 Sept 202017 Sept 2021

Award Date: 17 Feb 2022

Micro-Minor, Humanities Transdisciplinary Studies: Digital Storytelling, Hanyang University

3 Sept 201821 Feb 2020

Award Date: 21 Feb 2020

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Applied Art Education, Hanyang University

3 Mar 201421 Feb 2020

Award Date: 21 Feb 2020

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