Education
Academic background and research experience.
Education
2026 – Present
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
M.S., Industrial Design · DxD Lab, Advisor: Prof. Hwajung Hong
2023 – 2025
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
M.S., Health Science and Technology · HAI Lab, Advisor: Prof. Dooyoung Jung
Thesis: Who Stays and Who Leaves? Understanding Initial Social Chatbot Engagement through Emotional and Relational Experiences
Thesis: Who Stays and Who Leaves? Understanding Initial Social Chatbot Engagement through Emotional and Relational Experiences
2018 – 2023
Dankook University
B.A., Psychotherapy & B.S., Software Engineering (double major)
Research Experience
2025 – 2026
KAIST — External Researcher
Industrial Design · DxD Lab, Advisor: Prof. Hwajung Hong
2024 – 2025
KAIST — Research Intern
Industrial Design · DxD Lab, Advisor: Prof. Hwajung Hong