Hwajung Hong, Ph.D
Associate Professor
Department of Industrial Design
News and Events
[Oct 10] Received Google Multilab Project Award ($50,000)]
[Oct 2] Invited talk at the 2025 Seoul Big Data Forum
[Sep 25] Invited talk at 국립특수교육원 AI/디지털 기반 특수교육 혁신 세미나
[Jul 5] Data manipulation study received 🏅 honorable mention at DIS2025
[May 15] https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0015395701?sid=105
https://youtu.be/Y36zASSEaSs?si=-kjo9xIVI4i_xsNL
https://www.youtube.com/live/5ArqYZNrgk8?si=JWqtmzJHI8UJZlSk&t=587
[Mar 31] AACessTalk (with NAVER) received 🏆 Best Paper Award at CHI2025
[Mar 31] 네이버, HCI 분야 세계 최고 학술대회서 '상위 1%' 최우수 논문 수상 (2025.3.31 뉴시스)
[Mar 3] Promoted as a Tenured Associate Professor
I am a design researcher. I create conceptual and computational tools for inclusive AI experiences.
I manage DxD (data, interaction, design) lab, where we explore Generative AI and UX design of large language models (LLMs) for individuals with special health needs, as well as AI risk mitigation to ensure ethical and transparent AI interactions. Our work is rooted in participatory design and employs mixed design research methods, integrating both qualitative and quantitative approaches to develop inclusive AI systems.
Human-Centered AI, Inclusive AI, Mental Health, Personal Informatics, Autism