Rate My Professor Joowon Im

Dr. Im's research specializes in urban sustainability, green infrastructure, green streets, and GIS applications in transportation and environmental justice. Key publications include 'Green Streets to Serve Urban Sustainability: Benefits and Typology' in Sustainability (2019), cited 57 times; 'A Study of the Planning and Design Process of Green Infrastructure Focusing on Green Street Approach' (2018); and 'GIS Training in Transportation and Environmental Justice for Underserved High School Students' (2022). She has received grants including a National Institute for Transportation and Communities award of $80,659 for GIS training and a UTA Research Enhancement Program Grant in 2018-19 for community engagement in green infrastructure planning in Downtown Arlington. Her leadership has led students to national honors, such as the ASLA Student Honor Award (2022) and Texas ASLA Student Design Awards (2023). Dr. Im is a licensed ASLA member, UTA ACUE Fellow, and Certified Peer Observer, contributing to sustainable urban development through education, community workshops, and design projects.