2011 PhD in Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology
2004 Master of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology
2002 고려대학교 건축공학과 공학사

2012–Present Full-Time Faculty Member, Department of Architecture, College of Urban Sciences, University of Seoul
• Teaching and research in healthcare architecture and community health environments for seniors
• Focus on integrating built environment design with public health and community development
2024–Present Vice President, Korea Institute of Healthcare Architecture (KIHA)
• Provides strategic leadership within Korea’s leading organization for healthcare architecture
2020–2024 Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Korea Institute of Healthcare Architecture
• Led peer-review and editorial processes for a leading journal at the intersection of architecture and health
2020–Present Advisory Committee Member, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
• Provides expert guidance on healthcare facility planning, medical infrastructure design, and national healthcare system improvements.
2023–Present Research Ethics Committee Member, University of Seoul
• Participates in the review and approval of research proposals to ensure ethical standards are upheld in academic research involving human subjects.
2023-2024 Tenure-Track Faculty Search Committee Member, Department of Architecture, University of Seoul
2023 External Tenure-Track Faculty Search Committee Member, Department of Architecture, Korea University
2021–2023 Municipal Cityscape Review Committee Member, Suwon City, Korea
• Participated in urban design and policy review related to cityscape and public realm improvements
2020–2021 Chair, Department of Architecture, College of Urban Sciences, University of Seoul
• Departmental leadership, faculty coordination, and academic program development
2020 Lecturer of Graduate Studies, Department of Architecture, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
2024, 2022, 2015 Commissioned Admission Officer, University of Seoul
2015–2016 Assistant Dean, College of Urban Sciences, University of Seoul
• Supported college-wide planning, research coordination, and interdepartmental collaboration

Professional Membership
• Korea Institute of Healthcare Architecture 2012 - Present
• Korea Facility Management Association 2015 - Present
• The Korean Housing Association 2013 - Present
• Architectural Institute of Korea 2011 - Present
• Urban Design Institute of Korea 2016 – Present

Funded Research Projects
2023–Present Urban Everyday Function for Aging-in-Place: Retail Stores Funded by Korea National Research Foundation
2023 Spatial Composition of Commercial Street for Pedestrian-oriented Neighborhood Funded by Univsersity of Seoul
2020–2023 Everyday Space for Aging-in-Place: Small Social Network of Elders and Community Care Funded by Korea National Research Foundation
2021 Youngjoo Red-Cross Hospital Expansion Plan Study Funded by Youngjoo Red-Cross Hospital
2015–2019 Re-Discovering Neighborhood Street for Older People Funded by Korea National Research Foundation

Research Activities as a Graduate Student
2008–2011 Design Consulting – Medical Center of Louisiana in New Orleans, USA Adviser: Prof. Craig Zimring, Georgia Institute of Technology
2006–2008 Design Consulting and Evaluation – Neurological Intensive Care Unit, Medical College of Georgia Hospital Adviser: Prof. Craig Zimring, Georgia Institute of Technology
2005 Design Consulting – Neurological Intensive Care Unit, Emory University Hospital Adviser: Prof. Craig Zimring, Georgia Institute of Technology

2026 Seo, H. (2026). The Role of Small Stores in Developing Community-Integrated Care for Older Adults - A Place-Based Approach to Social Support -. Journal of the Architectural Institute of Korea, 42(2), 47-56.
2024 Hwang, H.J., & Seo, H.-B. (2024). A Study on the Non-contact Visiting Area in Long-term Care Facilities in Korea during COVID-19. Journal of Architectural Institute of Korea, 40(3), 101–111.
2023 Seo, H.-B., & Choi, Y.S. (2023). Spatial Composition of Commercial Street for Pedestrian-Oriented Neighborhood: Exploratory Study for Transition from Supply-Oriented to Living-Oriented Urban Space. Journal of the Korean Society of Living Environmental System, 30(6), 560–572
2022 Seo, H.-B., & Kim, J.Y. (2022). Social Use of Street by Older Adults. Journal of Asian Sociology, 51(3), 249–278.
Seo, H.-B. (2022). Examining the Relationship Between Elderly Community Care and Urban High-Rise Residential Development: Based on Theory, Research Literature, and In-Depth Interviews. Journal of Architectural Institute of Korea, 38(1), 3–11.
2021 Choi, Y.H., & Seo, H.-B. (2021). An Analysis Study on the Experiences of Korean Elderly Using Third Places: Applying the Grounded Theory Method. Journal of Architectural Institute of Korea, 37(8), 41–52
2020 Kim, J.G., & Seo, H.-B. (2020). Infection Control through Emergency Room Layout. Journal of Institute of Korean Healthcare Architecture, 26(1), 7–15.
Seo, H.-B. (2020). Examining the Potential Role of Informal Neighborhood Networks of Elders. Health and Social Welfare Review, 40(1), 297–330
Seo, H.-B. (2020). A Qualitative Study to Understand the Possibility of Neighborhood Physical Environment and Korean Elder's Social Activities for Social Welfare. Journal of the Korean Society of Living Environmental System, 27(4), 498–510.
2017 Seo, H.-B. (2017). Seeking the Third Place for the Social Capital of Korean Elderly: Neighborhood Streets, Corner Stores, and Outdoor Flat Seating. Journal of the Korean Housing Association, 28(4), 47–54
Seo, H.-B. (2017). Finding Connection Between Social Capital and Physical Space: Looking for Spatial Design Features. Journal of the Korean Housing Association, 28(1), 1–8.
2016 Kim, J.G., & Seo, H.-B. (2016). Infection Control in Triage Space of Emergency Room: Based on Analysis of Healthcare Facility Standard. Journal of Institute of Korean Healthcare Architecture, 22(4), 97–104.
2015 Lu, Y., & Seo, H.-B. (2015). Developing Visibility Analysis for a Retail Store: A Pilot Study in a Bookstore. Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design, 42(1), 95–109.
2012 Lu, Y., & Seo, H.-B. (2012). The Effect of Hospital Unit Layout on Nurse Walking Behavior. Health Environments Research & Design Journal, 6(1), 66–82.
Zimring, C., & Seo, H.-B. (2012). Making Acuity Adaptable Units Work: Lessons from the Field. Health Environments Research & Design Journal, 5(3).
2011 Seo, H.-B., Choi, Y.-S., & Zimring, C. (2011). Impact of Hospital Unit Design for Patient-Centered Care on Nurses' Behavior. Environment and Behavior, 43(4), 443–468
2008 Ulrich, R.S., Zimring, C., Zhu, X.M., DuBose, J., Seo, H.-B., Choi, Y.S., et al. (2008). A Review of the Research Literature on Evidence-Based Healthcare Design. Health Environments Research & Design Journal, 1(3), 61–125