Researcher at ETRI (Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institution)

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🎓  Educational Background

2018.02 - 2023.02

Ph.D. in Human-Computer Interaction at Department of Industrial Design, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (ID KAIST)

• I was advised by Prof. Woohun Lee in the WonderLab (Design Media Lab)
• Thesis: Designing near-surface AR interaction for enhancing museum visitor experience

2016.03 - 2018.02

M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction at Department of Industrial Design, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (ID KAIST)

• I was advised by Prof. Woohun Lee in the WonderLab (Design Media Lab)
• Thesis: Designing real-world behavior based grip-sensing controller for VR game

2012.02 - 2016.02

B.S. at Department of Industrial Design, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (ID KAIST)

<aside> 💁🏻‍♂️ I am a Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) researcher with a focus on User Experience and User Interface (UX/UI) design. I earned my Ph.D. and M.S. degrees from the Department of Industrial Design at KAIST under the guidance of Prof. Woohun Lee. My research primarily revolves around the design of XR (Extended Reality) experiences in targeted contexts. I bring expertise in designing VR game controllers, curating exhibitions using XR technologies, and creating digital augmentations for children's play. These experiences have honed my skills in crafting innovative intersections between the virtual and physical realms. In addition, my recent endeavors include research on leveraging AI technologies to enhance accessibility. I am actively involved in exploring ways to improve UX/UI through the application of cutting-edge AI techniques.

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Featured Research ✨

2022 SIGGRAPH Emerging Technology WonderScope: Practical Near-surface AR Device for Museum Exhibits (Honorable Mention Awarded)

2022 Digital Creativity (A&HCI International Journal) SurfaceLens: near-surface spatial interaction with science museum exhibits (Cover of the Issue)

2019 VRST DexController: Designing a VR Controller with Grasp-Recognition for Enriching Natural Game Experience

Awards 🏆

• iF Design Award 2023 ”WonderScope: XR Device for Museum Visiting”
• KAIST College of Engineering Ph.D. Dissertation Award 2023 ”Designing Near-surface AR Interaction for Enhancing Museum Visitor Experience”
• ACM SIGGRAPH 2022 Honorable Mention Award ”WonderScope: Practical Near-surface AR Device for Museum Exhibits”
• ACM DIS 2020 Honorable Mention Award ”SoundWear: Effect of Non-speech Sound Augmentation on the Outdoor Play Experience of Children”
• ACM SIGCHI 2018 Honorable Mention Award ”HapCube: A Wearable Tactile Device to Provide Tangential and Normal Pseudo-Force Feedback on a Fingertip”