Selected publications: 'Why would adolescents watch teen-targeted social media content about healthy lifestyles and self-improvement?' (AMIA25); 'Why would Reddit users talk to ChatGPT for mental health conversations?' (CSCW25 Best Paper Award); 'How do adolescents think about various health AI technologies?' (CHI25).
Research Experience
Works in the HAI (Health and Information) Lab, studying how technology can better support members of the school community (such as students, mental health staff, and parents) in addressing their unique well-being needs, and how adolescents use AI technologies in their everyday lives and exploring how to design AI systems that could better promote their well-being while mitigating the risks.
Education
PhD student in Informatics at the University of California, Irvine, advisor: Dr. Yunan Chen; M.A. in Communication from Seoul National University, advisors: Dr. Joonhwan Lee and Dr. Hajin Lim; B.S. in Information and Interaction Design from Yonsei University, advisor: Dr. Younah Kang.
Background
Research interests include Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW), and Health Informatics. Current research focuses on adolescents' mental health and well-being, particularly in the context of school and AI technologies.
Miscellany
Loves making good food and espresso, and is also a singer-songwriter.