I am a Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and design researcher, currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology. I am a member of the ESC Lab and have Dr. Shaowen Bardzell as my advisor.
I work closely with marginalized communities in seeking technical systems that better account for and cater to their realities. Past and current community partners include parents and family members of queer populations and displaced queer youths.
Additionally, my work juxtaposes technological advancements with deeply human experiences—such as death, care, empathy, and spirituality—to critically explore, envision, and evaluate the diverse ways technology entangles with our lives.
I adopt empirical, qualitative, and critical approaches in conducting my research, closely aligning with the traditions of Feminist HCI, Queer HCI, Participatory Design, and Critical Computing.
Below are some of the topics that I am currently working on or interested in:
Online experiences of displaced queer youths
Online experiences of parents with queer children
Novel and engaging participatory design methods through vulnerability, care, and storytelling
AI use for transcendent contexts
Future of technology in the realm of death and spirituality
Before joining Georgia Tech, I earned a B.A. in Comparative Literature and Culture and a B.S. in Information and Interaction Design from Yonsei University, where I was advised by Dr. Younah Kang.
[2025-07] Invited panelist on trans-disciplinary queer methods and methodologies at the Korean Association for LGBTQ+ and Queer Studies Conference 2025
[2025-07] Presented research on how parents of LGBTQ+ children navigate misinformation at the Korean Association for LGBTQ+ and Queer Studies Conference 2025
[2025-05] Invited speaker and guest lecturer for Tech for Impact, Interaction Design, and Senior Project courses at Yonsei University
[2025-05] Invited Distinguished Alumni Panelist for Yonsei University’s Information and Interaction Design major.
[2025-05] Presented Digital Legacy Systems for Young Adults at CHI 2025 [Video] [Article]
[2025-04] Received a Special Recognition for Outstanding Review for DIS 2025.
[2025-02] Joined the steering committee for Korean Association for LGBTQ+ and Queer Studies Conference 2025.
[2025-02] Digital Legacy Systems for Young Adults was accepted for CHI 2025. My first CHI paper!
[2025-02 ] Received 2 Special Recognitions for Outstanding Reviews for CHI 2025.
[2024-09] Attended Tapia 2024 with a scholarship from the College of Computing, Georgia Tech.
[2024-09] AI Fortune-Teller received an Honorary Mention in the Interactive Art+ category of the 2024 Prix Ars Electronica. (15 awarded out of 1428 submissions)
[2024-08] Started my Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing at Georgia Tech.