PROFILE
HCI Researcher / UI · UX Researcher / Product Designer / Mechanical Engineer
I'm a dedicated HCI Researcher passionate about how technology and design shape human behavior and social norms. With over 8 years of experience in engineering and design, I combine technical expertise with a deep understanding of user experience. I uncover insights that drive innovation, creating advanced and socially intuitive solutions that prioritize user satisfaction and meaningful human-computer interactions.
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EDUCATION
Stanford University, California
Ph.D. in Mechanicl Engineering (HCI)
Jan.2019 - Sep.2024
Royal College of Art, London
MA in Innovation Design Engineering
Sep.2013 - Aug.2015
Imperial College, London
MS Innovation Design Engineering
Sep 2013 – Aug.2015
Hanyang University, Seoul
BS in Mechanical Engineering
Mar 1999 – Feb 2006
WORK EXPERIENCE
Postdoctoral Researcher
Stanford I Sep.2024 - Present
Explore HCI in mobility, emphasizing user-centered interaction design for smart cities
Apply mixed methods to advance innovation and creative practices in design thinking
Research Assistant
Stanford I Jan.2019 - Sep.2024
Conduct research in HCI for user behavior, Interaction design & usability study
Employ design thinking strategies to develop innovative & user-centered design
Lead Facilitator
Stanford & Hyundai Motors
I Sep.2021 - Jul.2022
Organized and facilitated the design thinking workshop as a lead facilitator
Researched the design thinking methodologies and creativity tools
Software Engineer (Internship)
Kakao Enterprise I Jun.2020 - Aug.2020
Completed user research for AI applications in technology services
Applied design thinking principles to enhance tech service offerings
Senior Designer
Native Design I Aug.2015 - May.2017
Led design and engineering innovations in consumer electronics
Conducted extensive research into automotive user experience
Industrial Designer
SAMSUNG I Feb.2009 - Jul.2012
Created product and interaction designs for TVs, monitors, and Speakers
Developed and executed forward-looking design strategies for electronics
Mechanical Engineer
SAMSUNG I Dec.2005 - Feb.2009
Developed mechanical engineering design for TVs
Collected and analyzed temperature data to optimize heat management in TVs
PUBLICATIONS
AutoUI Conference (1st Author)
2024
Designing Visual Signals to SupportSituation Awareness Recoveryin Conditional Automated Driving
HFES Conference (1st Author)
2024
Improving Situation Awareness inPartially Automated Vehicles: TheEffectiveness of Redesigned Visual Signals
PATENT
Super Slim H.A.S Stand
First Inventor
2010
Movement Display System
First Inventor
2011
Dual Stamping
First Inventor
2012
AWARD
Hanyang Volunteer Award
2004
Samsung Value-Efficiency
2008
Award Good Design Award F2380 Monitor
2009
Trusted Reviews CA750
2011
IDEA ES7000 LED TV
2012
REGISTRATION OF DESIGN
SLIM LFD
2009
Photo Frame
2009
SLIM Adapter
2010
LED TV 6500
2010
LED TV 4000
2010
CA750 Monitor
2010
ES7000 LED TV
2011
CERTIFICATION
Engineer Information Processing
2005
6 Sigma Green Belt
2007
VOLUNTEERING
Sorok Hospital: Hansen’s Disease
1999 – 2007
Cham-Gil Volunteer Club
2000 – Present
Love Neighbor for Foreign Worker
2003 – 2005
Hanyang Volunteer Representative
2004 – 2005
Hanyang Together Volunteer Club
2010 – Present
Samsung Wall Painting Volunteer
2011 – 2012
SKILLS
Research
Usability Test, User Interview,
Survey Design, A/B Test,
Eye Tracking, Driving Simulation
Design
Figma, Unity, Keyshot, Photoshop
Illustrator, InDesign, Miro, Mural
Programing
Python, R, SPSS
Engineering
NX Unigraphics, Solidworks
Ansys, Creo, AutoCAD, SCANeR