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I am a Ph.D. student in WIT Lab at the School of Electrical Engineering of KAIST, under the supervision of Ian Oakley. I hold a M.S. from KAIST (advised by Sang Ho Yoon) and a B.S. from DGIST.
I am committed to advancing entertainment computing by leveraging user-centered design methodologies across various domains, including sports, dance, games, and media. My goal is to develop enjoyable and accessible experiences that are not engaging for users but impactful for researchers and practitioners.
Contact: hyhan@kaist.ac.kr
Recent News
Jun 2025 | Recognized as an Outstanding Reviewer for IMWUT 2025.
Jun 2025 | Successfully defended master's thesis. Will continue Ph.D. program at KAIST EE.
Jun 2025 | Serving on the Program Committee for the Late-Breaking Results track of ICMI 2025.
May 2025 | ChoreoCraft was featured on KAIST news.
Mar 2025 | New research grant (funded by ITRC) on motion capture using smart glass was selected!
Mar 2025 | A full paper (Honorable Mention awarded) and a workshop paper were accepted to CHI 2025.
Jan 2025 | Three papers were accepted to HCI Korea 2025.
Mar 2024 | M.S. research grant (funded by NRF) on improving the dance learning experience was selected!
Education
KAIST
Ph.D. student
Daejeon, Republic of Korea
Sep. 2025 - Present
I’m in WIT Lab at the School of Electrical Engineering, supervised by Prof. Ian Oakley. My specific research interests lie in:
User-Centered Design (PJT1-9, 13, 15)
Entertainment Computing (PJT1, 4, 6-9, 12, 13, 15)
Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (PJT2, 4, 5, 6, 13)
KAIST
Master of Science
Daejeon, Republic of Korea
Aug. 2023 - Aug. 2025
I was in HCI Tech Lab at the Graduate School of Culture Technology, supervised by Prof. Sang Ho Yoon.
Thesis: Designing and Evaluation of Virtual Reality Based Creativity Support Tool for Choreographic Process
Major courses completed (Tap this section)
Musical Applications of Machine Learning (GCT634)
Augmented Reality Project (GCT600)
Human-Computer Interaction (CS584)
Augmented Reality (CTP445)
User-Centered Design Methodology (ID508)
Augmented Humans (GCT565)
Programming for AI (AI504)
Introduction to Culture Technology (GCT501)
DGIST
Bachelor of Science
Daegu, Republic of Korea
Feb. 2019 - Feb. 2023
Thesis: Development and Application of an Integrated AI Framework for Motion Analysis and Posture Correction for Future Healthcare
Mentor: Prof. Hongkyoung Lee
Major courses completed (Tap this section)
Engineering
Computer Science: Field Application of Blockchain I(SNU), Human Interface Design(SNU), Robots for Human, Computer Networks, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Introduction to Machine Learning, Object-Oriented Programming, Introduction to Control Engineering, Digital Logic Design, Data Structure, Introduction to Programming, UGRP I, II - Development and Application of an Integrated AI Framework for Motion Analysis and Posture Correction for Future Healthcare
Mathematics: Introduction to Numerical Analysis, Introduction to Probability and Mathematical Statistics with R, Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, Applied Calculus and Differential Equations
Business Administration
Theory-based: Technology Evaluation-Practice, Macroeconomics, Principles of Management, Theory and Practice of Technology Evaluation, Introduction to Economics
Project-based: Exploring Opportunities in Business Venture, Technology Ventures I, II, Entrepreneurship and Social Responsibility
Seoul National University
Exchange Student
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Dec. 2021 - Jun. 2022
University of California, Berkeley
Exchange Student
California, US (Remote)
Jun. 2021 - Aug. 2021
Research Experiences
HCI Tech Lab
Graduate School of Culture Technology, KAIST
Research Intern
Mar. 2023 - Aug. 2023
Advisor: Prof. Sang Ho Yoon
Division of Automotive Technology
Convergence Research Institute, DGIST
Research Intern
Oct. 2020 - Dec. 2021
Advisor: Prof. Wooyoung Jung
DataLab (now CAOS Lab at POSTECH)
Dept. of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, DGIST
Research Intern
Jun. 2020 - Oct. 2020
Advisor: Prof. Sungjin Lee
Theoretical and Computational Biophysics Laboratory
Dept. of Brain Science, DGIST
Research Intern
Jan. 2020 - Feb. 2020
Advisor: Prof. Iksoo Chang
Work Experiences
OnCloud9
Product Manager
Jun. 2021 - Nov. 2022
Movers
Product Manager
Feb. 2021 - Jun. 2021
International Publications
*Equal contribution
C1. ChoreoCraft: In-situ Crafting of Choreography in Virtual Reality through Creativity Support Tool
[ACM CHI 2025] (Acceptance rate: 24.9%)
[Honorable Mention recognition (Top 5%)]
Hyunyoung Han*, Kyungeun Jung*, Sang Ho Yoon
W1. AfforDance: Personalized AR Dance Learning System with Visual Affordance
[ACM CHI 2025] Workshop on Beyond Glasses: Future Directions for XR Interactions within the Physical World
Hyunyoung Han, Jongwon Jang, Kitaeg Shim, Sang Ho Yoon
Domestic Publications
D7. ChaMEleon: Identity-Adjustable Remote Collaboration System in Virtual Reality
[HCI Korea 2025]
Hyunyoung Han, Haejun Kim, Junseo Lee, Woontack Woo
D6. Step-by-Step: Dance Step Learning for Novices Through Foot Movement Visualization in VR
[HCI Korea 2025]
Murad Eynizada, Hyunyoung Han, Sang Ho Yoon
D5. Zooblox: Gen-AI Augmented Block Toy Experience for Children
[HCI Korea 2025]
Kirak Kim*, Hyunwoo Kim*, Hyojin Kim*, Hyunyoung Han*, Jaehong Ahn
D4. AfforDance: Creating Dance Learning Content Tailored to User Preference and Providing Effective Learning Experiences Utilizing Affordance in Augmented Reality
[Korea Computer Congress 2024]
Hyunyoung Han, Jongwon Jang, Kitaeg Shim, Hyuckjin Jang, Youjin Sung, Min-yung Kim, Sang Ho Yoon
D3. Exploratory study on dance motion guidance adapted dynamic time warping algorithm and haptic feedback system based on low-latency motion similarity comparison
[Korea Haptic Conference 2023 Poster]
Hyunyoung Han, Kyungeun Jung, Hojin Lee, Sang Ho Yoon
D2. Lightening of the high-performance Pose Estimation model in the video using Pointwise Similarity
[IEMEK Autumn Conference 2021 Poster]
Jaehyun Pahk*, Hyunwoo Kwak*, Hyunyoung Han*, Junkwang Kim, Wooyoung Jung
D1. A Person Re-identification and Tracking Algorithm in Mobile Environment for Human-Robot Interaction
[The 16th IEMEK Symposium on Embedded Technology Poster]
Hyunyoung Han*, Jaehyun Pahk*, Doowon Choe*, Junkwang Kim, Wooyoung Jung
Patents
PA3. 안무 저작을 위한 모션 추천 방법 및 컴퓨터 장치 (METHOD AND COMPUTER DEVICE TO SUGGEST MOTION FOR CHOREOGRAPHY CRAFTING)
Patent Application
윤상호, 한현영, 정경은 · 2025
PA2. 확장현실 환경에서 안무 저작 장치 및 방법 (APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CHOREOGRAPHY CREATION IN A EXTENDED REALITY ENVIRONMENT)
Patent Application
윤상호, 정경은, 한현영 · 2025
PA1. 경량화된 자세 추정 모델 제공 장치 및 방법 (APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVING LIGHTENED POSE ESTIMATION MODEL)
Patent Issued (KR102707696B1, WO2023096133A1)
박재현, 곽현우, 한현영, 고낙헌 · 2024, 2023
Academic Services
Committee
Program Committee
The ACM International Conference on Multimodal Interaction (ICMI) Late-Breaking Results • 2025
Paper Reviewer
Special Recognition for Outstanding Review
The Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive, Mobile, Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies (PACM IMWUT) • 2025
Reviews (>40 papers)
The ACM Conference on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work & Social Computing (CSCW, PACM HCI) • 2023 / Posters • 2025
The ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI) • 2025 / Late-Breaking Work • 2024, 2025
The ACM Conference on Interaction Design and Children (IDC) • 2024, 2025
The ACM Conference on Designing Interactive Systems (DIS) • 2024, 2025
The ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology (UIST) • 2024
The ACM Symposium on Spatial User Interaction (SUI) • 2024, 2025
The ACM Conference on Interactive Surfaces and Spaces (ISS, PACM HCI) • 2024
The ACM International Conference on Multimodal Interaction (ICMI) Late-Breaking Results • 2024, 2025
The ACM International Conference on Tangible Embedded and Embodied Interaction (TEI) • 2025, 2026
The ACM Conference on Creativity & Cognition (C&C) • 2025
The ACM International Conference on Mobile Human-Computer Interaction (MobileHCI, PACM HCI) • 2025
The Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive, Mobile, Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies (PACM IMWUT) • 2025
The IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality (ISMAR) • 2025 / Posters • 2025
The ACM Conference on Automotive User Interfaces and Interactive Vehicular Applications (AutoUI) • 2025
The ACM Conference on Conversational User Interfaces (CUI) Short & WiP • 2025
The ACM Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play (CHI PLAY, PACM HCI) Work-In-Progress • 2025
The European Association of Extended Reality International Conference (EuroXR) • 2025
The ACM Conference on Australian Computer-Human Interaction (OzCHI) • 2025
Korea Computer Congress (KCC) • 2025
The ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology (VRST) • 2025
The ACM Symposium on Engineering Interactive Computing Systems (EICS, PACM HCI) • 2026
Mentorship
Murad Eynizada | Undergraduate (School of Computing, KAIST) • 2024 (URP)
Son Nghiem | Undergraduate (School of Computing, KAIST) • 2025
Student Volunteer
Korea Haptics Conference 2023
Awards, Grants, and Scholarships
A9. Special Recognition for Outstanding Reviewer at IMWUT 2025 - Issued by ACM · Jun. 2025
A8. CHI 2025 Honorable Mention Award (Top 5% of 5,014 submissions) - Issued by ACM · Apr. 2025
《ChoreoCraft: In-situ Crafting of Choreography in Virtual Reality through Creativity Support Tool》
A7. Student Innovation Challenge Sponsored by Hyundai Motor Group: Excellent Award (2nd Prize) - Issued by Korea Haptics Society · Nov. 2023
《측면 창문 AR HUD와 햅틱 피드백 기반의 인터페이스를 활용한 새로운 인카(In-car) 엔터테인먼트 경험 제공》
(Providing a new in-car entertainment experience using lateral window AR HUD and an interface based on haptic feedback)
A6. Student Innovation Challenge Sponsored by LG Electronics: Excellent Award (2nd Prize) - Issued by Korea Haptics Society · Nov. 2023
《햅틱 피드백이 내장된 카페트를 통한 몰입감 높은 홈엔터테인먼트 경험 개발》
(Developing an immersive home entertainment experience through a carpet embedded with haptic feedback)
A5. Kyu-Young Whang, Ph.D. Award for Best Research at UGRP (1st Prize, 2M KRW) - Issued by DGIST · Feb. 2022
《Development and Application of an Integrated AI Framework for Motion Analysis and Posture Correction for Future Healthcare》
A4. 2021 DGIST Dean’s List - Issued by DGIST · Feb. 2022
A3. 2020 CLUTCH League Best Clutcher (3rd Prize, 1M KRW) - Issued by · Dec. 2020
《Personal vocal guide, “LetmeSing”, through analysis of user sentiment and tone》
A2. 2020 DGIST Student Startup Competition: Excellent Award (2nd Prize) - Issued by DGIST · Sept. 2020
《Personal vocal guide, “LetmeSing”, through analysis of user sentiment and tone》
A1. 2020 Daegu Gyeongbuk Region Hackathon: Excellent Award (2nd Prize) - Issued by LIKELION · Aug. 2020
《A service that lowers the accessibility of consulting for small business owners and provides various practical experiences for college students》
G2. Student Independent Research Grant (10M KRW) - Funded by ITRC KAIST SpaceTop Research Center · 2025
G1. Master's Student Research Grant (12M KRW) - Funded by National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) · 2024-2025
《유저 선호 기반 댄스 학습 컨텐츠 생성 알고리즘 개발 및 학습 경험의 자유도 증진 인터페이스 기술 연구》
(Research of User Preference Based Algorithm for Generating Dance Learning Contents and Interface for Greater Learning Experience Freedom)
S2. KAIST Scholarship (≈15M KRW) - Funded by KAIST · Aug. 2023
S1. National Scholarship (≈30M KRW) - Funded by Ministry of Science and ICT, Republic of Korea · Feb. 2019
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