Minwook (Min) Kang

Min is a geospatial data scientist who excels in converting complex urban data into meaningful insights. His expertise is centered around data collection, exploring the intricacies of urban environments, and creating compelling visual stories that engage the public and drive significant change. His master's thesis introduced an innovative web-based tool for scenario planning designed to assess the growth potential of Philadelphia's bike-sharing system. This work showcased his effective integration of technology with urban planning. 

Before joining the Leventhal Center for Advanced Urbanism, Min honed his skills in Seoul as a research project manager for three years. He made significant contributions to projects such as ‘an-other Seoul: Potentiality of Urban Infrastructure,’ which influenced architectural design and urban policy to promote a sustainable urban environment. His impactful work was recognized and showcased for a year at the Seoul Hall of Urbanism and Architecture. Min’s educational background includes a master’s degree in Urban Spatial Analytics from the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Hongik University. As a licensed architect in South Korea, his dual proficiency in architecture and data science uniquely equips him to address and solve critical challenges in urban policy and research.