Research

Book Publication

2024Kim, D., & Kopec, D. Space planning for healthcare design, Bloomsbury Publishing

Journal Articles [Peer Reviewed] 

2023

      

Kim, D., Lee, M., Kang, J. Exploring differences in home modification strategies according to housing location and disability status of the household: Analysis of the 2019 American Housing Survey, Journal of Applied Gerontology (SSCI, IF:3.0), https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648231202678
2023Lee, M., Kim, D., Bian, J., Romero, S., Bliznyuk, N. Identifying demographic and home features influencing older adults’ home functioning by using machine learning models, Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics (SCI, IF=4.163), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archger.2023.105149
2023Alam, S, Kim, D., Wayfinding design for older adults with dementia in a long-term care facility, Health Environment Research and Design Journal (SSCI, IF=3.233), https://doi.org/10.1177/19375867231185851
 Parks, M., Kim, D. Using a web-based digital simulation to foster empathy for older adults with eye impairments, Educational Gerontology  (SSCI, IF: 1.389), https://doi.org/10.1080/03601277.2023.2180205
2022Kim, D., Bian, H., Chang, C., Dong, L, Margreet, J. Unobtrusive in-home monitoring for aging in place: A scoping review, Interactive Journal of Medical Research (ESCI, IF=2.0), 11(2):e39005,  https://www.i-jmr.org/2022/2/e39005/
2022Lee, M.J., Kim, D., Romero, S., Hong, I., Bliznyuk, N., Velozo, C. Examining older adults’ home functioning using the American Housing Survey. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (SSCI, IF=4.50), 19, 4691, https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19084691
2021Kim, D. Understanding how older adults negotiate environmental hazards in their home, Journal of Aging and Environment (SCOPUS, SJR IF=0.383), 36(2), 173-193, https://doi.org/10.1080/26892618.2021.1918814

2021

 

Sprowls, M., Serhan, M., Chou, E., Lin, L., Frames, C., Kucherenko, I., Mollaeian, K., Li, Y., Jammula, V., Logeswaran, D., Khine, M., Yang, Y., Lockhart, T., Claussen J., Dong, L., Chen, J. J., Ren, J., Gomes, C., Kim, D., Margrett, J., Narasimhan, B., Forzani, E. Integrated sensing systems for monitoring interrelated physiological parameters in young and aged adults: A Pilot study, International Journal of Prognostics and Health Management (SCOPUS, IF=0.53), 12(4), 1-15, https://doi.org/10.36001/ijphm.2021.v12i4.2914
2021Kim, D., Chang, C., Margaret, J. Understanding older adults’ perception and usage of indoor lighting in independent senior living, Health Environment Research and Design Journal (SSCI, IF=3.233), 14(3), 215-228, https://doi.org/10.1177/1937586720988616
2021Parrott, K R., Lee, S., Kim, D., Robinson, S. R. & Giddings, V. L. The role of informal support systems in residential environments for low-income older renters: An exploratory study, Housing and Society (Scopus, SJR IF=0.154), 48:3, 314-327, https://doi.org/10.1080/08882746.2020.1839841
2020Kim, D., Bosch, S. J., Lee, J. H. Alone with others: Response and needs of college students at the academic library, Journal of Academic Librarianship (SSCI, IF=1.953), 46(2), 102098, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2019.102098
2019Kim, D., Lee, S., Kim, S-K, Giddings, V. L., & Robinson, S. R. Home environmental barriers for low-income older renters: An empirical study with the aging-in-place perspective. Journal of Architectural and Planning Research, 36(1), 15-34, [SSCI, IF=0.439]. https://www.jstor.org/stable/26949371
2019Lee, S., Kim, D., Kim, S-K., Parrott, K. R., Giddings, V. L., & Robinson, S. R. Emerging themes on aging in place from low-income elderly renters, Housing and Society (Scopus, SJR IF=0.154), 46(2), 110-127, https://doi.org/10.1080/08882746.2019.1613880
2019Lee, S., Kim, D., Parrott, K. R., Giddings, V. L., & Robinson, S. R. Financial and health challenges for low-income (US) elderly homeowners aging in place, Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences (ERIC, SJR IF=0.38), 111(2), 31-42, https://doi.org/10.14307/JFCS111.2.31
2018Kim, D., & Portillo, M. Fall hazards within senior independent living: A case-control study of high and low fall rate buildings, Health Environment Research and Design Journal (SSCI, IF: 3.233), 11(4), 65-81, https://doi.org/10.1177/1937586717754185
Work prior to joining ISU faculty
2017Lee, S., Kim, D., Parrott, K. R., Giddings, V. L., & Robinson, S. R. Perceptions on residential environments for urban low-income elderly homeowners aging in place, Housing and Society, 44(1-2), 4-21, https://doi.org/10.1080/08882746.2017.1384992
2017Kim, D., & Ahrentzen, S. Environmental and behavioral circumstances and consequences of falls in a senior living development, Journal of Housing for the Elderly, 31(4), 286-301, https://doi.org/10.1080/02763893.2017.1335667
2017Platt, L. S., Bosch, S. J., & Kim, D. Toward a framework for designing person-centered mental health interiors for veterans, Journal of Interior Design, 42(2), 27-48. 
2016Bosch, S. J., Apple, M., Hiltonen, B., Worden, E., Lu, Y., Nanda, U., & Kim, D. To see or not to see: Investigating the links between patient visibility and potential moderators affecting the patient experience, Journal of Environmental Psychology, 47, 33-43
2016Campbell, N., & Kim, D. Designing an ageless social community: Adapting a new urbanist social core to suit baby boomers in later life, Journal of Housing for the Elderly, 30(2), 156-174 
2014Kim, D., Lee, J. H., & Ha, M. Exploring perceptions of designers and medical staff in South Korea about design elements for the elder-friendly hospital, Journal of Interior Design, 39(4), 15-32

Invited Publications [Editor]

2021Kim, D. Residential design for reducing falling risks, Korea Housing Associationbefore, 15(2), 5-10

Conference Presentations [Peer-Reviewed Abstracts] 

2023Alam, S, Kim, D., Wayfinding design for older adults with dementia in a long-term care facility, Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Annual Conference, March 8-12, Vancouver, 2023 [Poster presentation]
2023Parks, M., Kim, D. Using a web-based digital simulation to foster empathy for older adults with eye impairments, Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Annual Conference, March 8-12, Vancouver, 2023 [Poster presentation]
202before2Kim, D., Lee, J., Das, B., Peterson, N. Revitalizing small communities for aging population in Iowa: Making home modifications more accessible, Housing Education Research Association (HERA) conference, October 16-18, 2022, St. Louis, MO
2022Campbell, C., Kim, D., Funke L., Wehr, T. Micro-hospitals: Design for inclusive healthcare delivery, Healthcare Design Conference, October 9-11, 2022, San Antonio, TX
2022Kim, D., Campbell, C. Teaching interdisciplinary healthcare design studio with real-world problems, Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) 53th Annual Conference, April 1-4, 2022, Greenville, SC
2022Kim, D., Campbell, C., Song, J. Changing perceptions of design students in interdisciplinary healthcare design studio, Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Annual Conference, March 1-4, 2022; Virtual
2021Kim, D., Chang, C., Margaret, J. Toward new ambient intelligence technology of lighting system in senior housing facilities, Housing Education Research Association (HERA) Conference, October 31-November 3, 2021; Virtual
2021Kim, D., & Cho, Y. Uncovering hidden dimensions of lighting assessment through a computer simulation. Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Annual Conference, March 1-5, 2021; Virtual
2020Chang, Y., Faccin, V., Malloy, E., Kim, D. Designing for all senses: Empowering brand identity through multi-sensory design, Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) 51st Annual Conference, April 4-7, 2020: Virtual
2020Kim, D., Chang, C., Margaret, J. Living in darkness: Lighting issues in a senior housing, Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) 51st Annual Conference, April 4-7, 2020, Virtual
2019Kim, D. The circumstances and consequences of falls among the oldest old in an independent living community, Housing Education Research Association (HERA) Conference, November 10-13, 2019, Austin, TX
2019Lee, S., Mo, Y., Kim, D., Parrott, K., Kim, S., Giddings, V. L., & Robinson, S. R. Residential environment perceptions by tenure type among urban low-income older adults, Housing Education Research Association (HERA) conference, November 10-13, 2019, Austin, TX
2019Campbell, C., Ade-Aina, B. O., Kim, D. Making a case for evidence-based design precedents in architectural education. Inaugural International Nursing Conference for Excellence in Healthcare Design, August 14-17, 2019, Clemson, SC [Poster presentation]
2019Campbell, C., Kim, D., Song, J. Lessons from an interdisciplinary wellness design practice studio. Inaugural International Nursing Conference for Excellence in Healthcare Design, August 14-17, 2019, Clemson, SC [Poster presentation]
2019Lee, S., Parrott, K., Kim, D., Giddings, V. L., & Robinson, S. R. Understanding ‘aging in place’ practices for low income elderly homeowners in NC urban areas, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) conference, June 23-26, 2019, St. Louis, MO
2019Kim, D. Negotiating environmental challenges: How does older adults adapt to their environment? Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC), March 6-9, 2019, Charlotte, NC
2019Kim, D., Lee, J., Bosch, S. Alone with others: A dialectical interplay of college students’ needs and preferences at a university library. Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) 2019, March 6-9, Charlotte, NC
2018Parrott, K., Lee, S., Kim, D., Giddings, V. L., & Robinson, S. R. Aging-in-Place: The role of informal support systems,  Housing Education Research Association (HERA), October 7-10, 2018, Savannah, GA
Work prior to joining ISU faculty.
2018Kim, D., Lee, S., Kim, S., Giddings, V. L., & Robinson, S. R. Mitigating home environmental challenges for older renters in low-income community dwellings. American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) conference, Atlanta, GA, June 24-27, 2018
2018Young, L., Lee, S., Kim, D., Giddings, V. L., Robinson, S. R. Housing Unit Location and Food Dessert Issues for Low-Income Elderly Renters. North Carolina American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NCAFCS) conference, Wilmington, NC, March 22-24, 2018
2018Walston, S., Lee, S., Kim, D., Giddings, V. L., Robinson, S. R. Health Concerns among Low-Income Elderly Renters: Aging in Place. North Carolina American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NCAFCS) conference, Wilmington, NC, March 22-24, 2018
2018Lee, J., Portillo, M., Kim, D. Finders or makers? Lessons offered across the disciplines on developing creative confidence. Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC), Boston, MA, March 7-10, 2018 
2017Kim, D., Lee, S., Kim, S., Giddings, V. L., & Robinson, S. R. Environmental challenges of NC low-income elderly renters. Housing Education Research Association (HERA) conference, Lowell, MA, October 8-11, 2017
2017Lee, S., Kim, D., Parrott, K. R., Giddings, V. L., & Robinson, S. R. Residential environment for NC Urban low-income elderly homeowners aging in place. Housing Education Research Association (HERA) conference, Lowell, MA, October 8-11, 2017
2017Kim, D. Uncovering differences in environmental hazards from objective and subjective assessment approaches. Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) 48th Annual Conference, Madison, WI, May 31-June 3, 2017
2017Kim. D., & Portillo, M. Case-control study of environmental hazards associated with residents’ fall risks within senior independent living. Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) conference, Chicago, IL, March 8-11, 2017
2016Bosch, S., & Kim, D. Mission accomplished? Evaluating a technology-infused collaborative place for students. Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) 47th Annual Conference, Raleigh, NC, June 1-4, 2016
2015Kim, D., & Portillo, M. How do perceptions of the physical environment change in later life?, Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) 46th Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA, May 27-30, 2015
2014Lee, J. H., Kim, D., & Portillo, M. How can I change the world? Exploring high impact creative learning experiences across majors with implications for Interior Design, IDEC regional conference, Tallahassee, FL, October 24-25, 2014
2013Kim, D., & Torres, M. The development of a framework for evaluating evidence in evidence-based healthcare design. Healthcare Design Conference, Orlando, FL, November 16-19, 2013
2013Kim, D., & Lee, J. H. Toward multidisciplinary healthcare design: Contrasting views of designers and medical staff. Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) 44th Annual Conference, Providence, RI, May 29-June 1, 2013

Invited Lectures and Presentations (Internal)

2022Lighting design for older adults, Industrial Design Senior Studio (Pollock), January 22, 2022
2019-2020Research Presentation, DSN S 501X Introduction to Research Design, (Dhadphale), November 4, 2019 & November 16, 2020
2019Innovation in aging: Role of the environment in older adults' falls prevention, Gerontology program (Margaret and Hillman), January 22, 2019
2018Smart home housing for older adults, COMS 414/514 Geron-technology (Chang), September 6, 2018 

Invited Lectures and Presentations (At other universities in South Korea)

2023How interdisciplinary research and design are transforming healthcare design: Insight and best practices, Seminar class (Ha), Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea, June 12, 2023
 Role of interior designs in super-aged society, Department seminar (Lee), Chung-Ang University, Anseong, South Korea, June 5, 2023
2022Healthcare design now and Future, Seminar class (Seo), Hankyong National University, Anseong, South Korea, June 13, 2022
2021Aging in Place: Safety at Home, Seminar class (Ha), Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea, November 29, 2021; Virtual

Invited Conference Presentations 

2020Fall prevention design, Korea Housing Association Autumn Conference, Seoul, South Korea, November 15, 2020; Virtual
2019Public housing in the U.S.: Co-location project, Seoul Housing & Communities Corporation, and Korean Architecture Association Seminar, December 19, 2019

Invited Outreach Presentations 

2023Is your home ready for aging in place? ISU Retirees’ Lecture Series, January 26, 2023; Virtual 
2022Mental Health in Older Adults Webinar Series, Living with Dignity - Appropriate Aging Settings and Age-Friendly Communities, Joining as one of three presenters, September 1, 2022; Virtual
2022Making the homework to age in place, In-Depth Week: Aging in Iowa, Joining as one of four panelists by The Gazette, July 21, 2022; Virtual, https://www.iowaideas.com/in-depth/aging-2022
2021Understanding older adults’ perception and usage of indoor lighting in independent senior living, EBD Journal Club, August 12, 2021; Virtual with Bian, H & Margaret, J, https://www.healthdesign.org/events/361
 Home modification for successful aging in place, Iowa Fall Prevention Coalition, January, 14, 2021; Virtual
2019Office design trend, EMC Insurance (Innovation lab director in EMC Insurance: Santos), Des Mones, IA, USA, September, 13, 2019,
 Fall prevention design, Green Hill Retirement Community (CEO: Copple), Ames, IA, USA, February, 14, 2019, Invited by CEO in Green Hill Retirement, Rod Copple

Local Press

2022

ISU interior design students present home modifications for aging adults, Globe Gazette, Link

ISU students offer Charles City ideas on how to make homes more age-friendly, Charles City Press, Link 

Symposium Contribution   

2018Lee, S., Kim, S.-K., Parrott, K. R., Kim, D., Giddings, V. L., & Robinson, S. R. Aging in place challenges for urban low-income older renters. In M. Ahn (Chair), Aging In Place (AIP). Symposium conducted at the Annual Conference of the Housing Education and Research Association, October 7-10, 2018, Savannah, GA