Emotional Cartographies: Integrating Neuroscience and AI for Human-Centered Spatial NetworksEmotional Cartographies: Integrating Neuroscience and AI for Human-Centered Spatial Networks

This presentation explores the dynamic interplay between human emotions and the built environment through two interconnected streams. The first stream delves into how emotional responses can be captured and analyzed using advanced neuroscience devices, and how artificial intelligence can uncover patterns linking emotions to specific spatial, interior, and urban conditions. The second stream reflects on these findings by examining emotion-based spatial networks across small, medium, and large scales, demonstrating innovative visualization techniques that reveal the emotional landscape of our environments. Together, these insights underscore the transformative potential of human-centered design powered by smart technologies, paving the way for more empathetic and responsive spaces.

Dr Sunny Choi has been working at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University since 2020. Her education includes a BA from RMIT University, an MA from the Architectural Association School of Architecture, an MPhil from University College London, a PhD in urban design from Oxford Brookes University, Post-doctoral research from Oxford University and a professional practice qualification in Urban Economics from Harvard University. She is also a founding partner of Choi-Comer Asia Ltd., an interior & architecture and urban design practice and research lab in Hong Kong, the Chairperson for Media and Publications for the Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design and the Chief-Editor and Creator of its online Journal Urbanie & Urbanus.