I am a creative and passionate researcher in Human-Computer Interaction and User Experience, especially focusing on AI-powered systems. I love to solve problems around us by deeply understanding the phenomena between humans and intelligent technologies. For problem-solving, I prefer to utilize both design and scientific methodologies, considering the balance between empathy and rationality. I believe this integrated approach will provide the most useful and usable solutions for satisfying human users. With this belief, I have been involved in numerous academic and industrial projects throughout my career. I would like to devote to make the future more delightful with my knowledge and skills.
Assistant Professor
- Division of Artificial Intelligence Engineering @ Sookmyung Women’s University
- Office: Suryeon Faculty Building 515
- Email: sangyeonk@sookmyung.ac.kr
Education
- Sungkyunkwan University Ph.D in Interaction Science (HCI & UX)
Advisor: Dr. Sangwon Lee
Dissertation Title: Investigation of Users’ Perceptuomotor Interaction with Technology Grounded on Digital Affordance [Sep.2016 – Feb.2022] - North Carolina State University Visiting Scholar (Student) in Industrial and Systems Engineering [Mar.2021 – Jun.2021]
- Sungkyunkwan University B.A. in Film, TV, & Multimedia [Aug.2016]
Work Experience
- Assistant Professor
Sookmyung Women’s University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
[Sep.2024 – Present] - Research Professor
Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
[Oct.2023 – Aug.2024] - Postdoctoral Researcher (Visiting)
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, US
Advisor: Dr. Chang S. Nam
[Sep.2022 – Aug.2023] - Lecturer
Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
[Feb.2022 – Jun.2022 & Aug.2023 – Dec.2023] - Research Assistant
Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
[Sep.2016 – Feb.2022] - UX Design Internship, Social Media ‘BAND’
Service Planning Team
Camp Mobile (acquired by NAVER)
[Jun.2015 – Dec.2015]
Teaching Experience
- Web Programming
Division of Artificial Intelligence Engineering, Sookmyung Women’s University
[Fall 2024] - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Division of Artificial Intelligence Engineering, Sookmyung Women’s University
[Fall 2024] - Design & Artificial Intelligence (WIS5079)
Department of Interaction Science, Sungkyunkwan University
[Spring 2022] - Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis (HAI5015)
Department of Human-Artificial Intelligence Interaction, Sungkyunkwan University
[Fall 2023]
Research Experience
- Principal Investigator, Sookmyung Women’s University
Sookmyung Women’s University, Seoul, Republic of Korea- Development of LLM-powered User-centered Explainable AI
Sookmyung Women’s University
[Sep.2024 – Present] - Development of a framework for gesture-based digital interaction and human-centered AI agent for augmenting accessibility
National Research Foundation (NRF) of Korea
[Sep.2024 – Present]
- Development of LLM-powered User-centered Explainable AI
- Principal Investigator, Institute of Engineering Research
Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
[Mar.2023 – Aug.2024] - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Brain-Computer Interface and Neuroergonomics Lab
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, US
[Sep.2022 – Aug.2023] - Research Assistant, ID Square Lab
Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
[Sep.2016 – Feb.2022]- Development of Multimodal Explainable Artificial Intelligence Interface Based on Criticality and Urgency in Autonomous Driving
Hyundai Motors
[Oct. 2021 – Feb.2022] - Development of Explainable Artificial Intelligence(XAI)-based Adaptive Learning Technology for Brain-Computer Interfaces(BCI)
Institute for Information &Communications Technology Planning & Evaluation (IITP)
[Jun. 2020 – Aug. 2021] - Development of User-centered Explanation Interfaces for Explainable AI
National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)
[Mar. 2020 – Feb.2022] - Consulting for Development of a Tool for the O&M Cost Modeling of Solar and Wind Power Plants
VGEN
[May.2020 – Dec.2020] - Role of Naver and a User’s Characteristics: A Proposal of the Service for Senior Users
Naver
[Nov.2019 – Jul.2020] - A Framework of Explanatory Approach to the Computational User Experiences: Focusing on the Communication with AI
National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)
[May.2019-Dec.2019] - Research for User Experience on Outlink-based Press Websites
Naver
[Jul.2018 – Oct. 2018] - Development of a New User Experience Analysis Method Based on the Ecological Approach: Self-Informationalization Network
National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)
[Mar.2017-Dec.2019]
- Development of Multimodal Explainable Artificial Intelligence Interface Based on Criticality and Urgency in Autonomous Driving
Awards & Honors
- 1st Place, SK Creative Challenge 2019
(Service Design Competition)
Title: MINA: Ambient Dementia Diagnosis Support AI System
SK Telecom, Republic of Korea
[Dec.2019] - 3rd Place, Student Research Competition
(Research Competition)
Title: Exploring Explanation Effects on Users’ Subjective Responses in Autonomous Vehicles: Focusing on Driving Style and Risk Severity
The Ergonomics Society of Korea
[May.2019] - 2nd Place, Research Competition for Self-Driving Car UX
(UX Research Competition)
Title: Explainable Autonomous Vehicle Assistance System
Hyundai Motors, Republic of Korea
[Dec.2018]
Grants
- Sejong Science Fellowship
Title: Development of a framework for gesture-based digital interaction and human-centered AI agent for augmenting accessibility
National Research Foundation (NRF) of Korea
[Mar.2023 – Present] - IITP High-Potential Individuals Global Training Program Title: Development of Explainable Artificial Intelligence(XAI)-based Adaptive Learning Technology for Brain-Computer Interfaces(BCI)
Institute for Information &Communications Technology Planning & Evaluation (IITP) grant funded by the Korea government (MSIT)
[June.2020 – Aug.2021]
SM-HCAI LAB 