Dr. Eunhwa Yang Selected for Georgia Tech’s Research Leadership Academy
Associate Professor Dr. Eunhwa Yang, Director of WeLab, has been selected as part of the inaugural cohort of the Research Leadership Academy (RLA) at Georgia Tech.
Research Focus
Our research explores how design, technology, and policy can improve human health, aging, and well-being across homes, workplaces, and communities. We integrate evidence-based and data-driven approaches to create inclusive, sustainable, and resilient environments that adapt to emerging challenges in work, housing, and climate.
Human Health, Aging & Well-Being in Place
- Cognitive aging-in-place and functional independence.
- Environmental factors shaping sleep, safety, and daily living.
- Inclusive and age-friendly home and community design.
Workplace Ecology & Organizational Resilience
- Hybrid and flexible workplace strategies post-COVID.
- Coworking, boundary organizations, and evolving corporate real estate.
- Sociomateriality and ecological systems approaches to work environments.
Technology-Enabled Design & Operations
- VR, AR, and immersive tools for participatory building design.
- AI, sensors, and data-driven tools for facility management and indoor environmental quality.
- Machine learning and digital twins for predictive operations and design evaluation.
Climate Migration, Risk & Adaptation
- Mobility drivers and equity impacts.
- Resilient housing and workplace planning.
Sustainable Housing and Built Environment Policy
- Energy performance contracting and sustainable practices.
- Adaptive reuse and urban transformation.
- Housing markets and density strategies.
Our Mission
Advancing human well-being and organizational resilience through evidence-based design, technology integration, and ecological approaches to the built environment across workplaces, homes, and communities.
Opportunities
Graduate Students
Join WeLab to contribute to evidence-based research on sustainable and human-centered design.
Undergraduate Students
Explore the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) program and engage in interdisciplinary learning.
Collaborators & Partners
Collaborate with us on research that shapes resilient, inclusive environments and communities.
Our Impact
10+
Active Researchers
60+
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Multi-million $
Funded Projects
College of Design
Part of Georgia Tech