CV

Education

• 2016.08-2022.05: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE, Ph.D in Computing and Informatics, Ph.D’s Degree

• 2014.08-2016.05: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE, M. Arch III (ARC 3), Master's Degree 

• 2014.08-2016.05: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE, MS in Information Technology, Master's Degree

• 1998.03-2005.02: MOKWON UNIVERSITY, DaeJeon, Korea, Division of Architecture, College of Engineering, BS Degree (Bachelor of Science)

Academic Appointments and Professional Experiences

• 2022.02-Present: LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS, College of Music & Media/Department of Design, Extraordinary Faculty  

• 2005.01-2013.07: JUNGLIM ARCHITECTURE Inc, Seoul, Korea (Designer / Manager)

Academic Program Development

Curriculum Development

• Bachelor of Design in Interaction Design, Loyola University New Orleans

New Degree Program Development

• Bachelor of Design in Design Thinking, Loyola University New Orleans (Under Review) 

• Master of Fine Arts in Design, Loyola University New Orleans (Under Review) 

• College Minor in Game Design, Loyola University New Orleans (Under Development) 

Publications

Conferences

• Kim, J., Lee, L.  (2024). Design Process for Augmented Reality (AR) Experiences from the Perspectives of UX and Game Designers. In: Tareq Ahram, Luca Casarotto and Pietro Costa (eds) Human Interaction and Emerging Technologies (IHIET 2024). AHFE (2024) International Conference. AHFE Open Access, vol -1. AHFE International, USA. DOI: http://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1005487.

• Kim, J., Maher, M.  (2023). The Effect of An AI Model for Conceptual Similarity on Design Ideation in a Co-creative Design System. In: Tareq Ahram and Redha Taiar (eds) Human Interaction & Emerging Technologies (IHIET 2023): Artificial Intelligence & Future Applications. AHFE (2023) International Conference. AHFE Open Access, vol 0. AHFE International, USA. DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1004044.

• Kim, J., Maher, M. L., and Siddiqui, S. (2021). Collaborative Ideation Partner: Design Ideation in Human-AI Co-creativity. In Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications - CHIRA, ISBN 978-989-758-538-8, pages 123-130. DOI: 10.5220/0010640800003060. 

• Kim, J., Maher, M.L. (2020). Metaphorical concepts and framework for designing novel approaches to interactive buildings. In J. S. Gero (ed), Design Computing and Cognition'20, Springer, pp. 337-356.

• Kim, J., & Maher, M. L. (2019). Metaphors, Signifiers, Affordances, and Modalities for Designing Mobile and Embodied Interactive Systems. In Proceedings of the 31st Australian Conference on Human-Computer-Interaction, Association for Computing Machinery, pp. 542-545. 

• Kim, J., Maher, M. L., Gero, J., & Sauda, E. (2018). A tool for designing the next generation of human-building interaction. In Proceedings of eCAADe 2018: 36th International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADe and Lodz University of Technology, pp. 149-158.

• Kim, J., Maher, M. L., Lee, L. (2018). The effect of tangible interaction on spatial design tasks. In J. S. Gero (ed), Design Computing and Cognition'18, Springer, pp. 135-153.

• MacNeil, S., Abdellahi, S., Maher, M.L., Kim, J., Mahzoon, M. and Grace, K. (2018). Designing with and for the Crowd: A Cognitive Study of Design Processes in NatureNet. In J. S. Gero (ed), Design Computing and Cognition'20, Springer, pp. 55-73.

Journals

• Kim, J., & Maher, M. L. (2023) The effect of AI-based inspiration on human design ideation, International Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation, DOI: 10.1080/21650349.2023.2167124

• Kim, J., & Maher, M. L. (2020). Conceptual Metaphors for Designing Smart Environments: Device, Robot, and Friend. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 198.

Other Publications

• Kim, J., and Maher, M. L. (2021). Evaluating the Effect of Co-Creative Systems on Design Ideation. In Proceedings of the ICCC 2021 Workshops.

• Kim, J., Maher, M. L., and Siddiqui, S. (2021). Studying the Impact of AI-based Inspiration on Human Ideation in a Co-Creative Design System. In Proceedings of the ACM IUI 2021 Workshops.

• Kim, J., Maher, M. L., & Siddiqui, S. (2020). A co-creative sketching tool: the effect of an AI model for visual and conceptual similarity on ideation. In Workshop of the 2020 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems.

• Kim, J., Maher, M. L., Killen, H., MacNeil, S., Clegg, T., & Preece, J. (2020). A Citizen Science Platform that Supports Community-Driven Environmental Projects in Diverse Neighborhoods. In Workshop of the 2020 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems.

• Kim, J. (2019). Metaphors for Inspiring Creative Embodied and Mobile Interaction Design. In Doctoral Consortium on Tenth International Conference on Computational Creativity (ACM ICCC'19). 

Teaching

Instructor

• 2024 Fall: Visual Research, Loyola University New Orleans (Updated Course)

• 2024 Fall: Design and Technology, Loyola University New Orleans (New Course)

• 2024 Fall: Human-Centered Design, Loyola University New Orleans

• 2024 Fall: Agile Development Process, Loyola University New Orleans

• 2024 Spring: UX Rapid Prototyping, Loyola University New Orleans

• 2024 Spring: Interactive Design 3, Loyola University New Orleans

• 2023 Fall: Agile Development Process, Loyola University New Orleans (New Course)

• 2023 Fall: Game Design, Loyola University New Orleans

• 2023 Spring: Interactive Design 3, Loyola University New Orleans (New Course)

• 2022 Fall: Game Design, Loyola University New Orleans (New Course)

• 2020 Summer: Human-Centered Design, UNCC

• 2019 Summer: Human-Centered Design, UNCC

• 2019 Spring: Human-Centered Design, UNCC

• 2018 Fall: Interaction Design Studio, UNCC

Teaching Assistant

• 2021 Fall: Human-Centered Design, UNCC

• 2020 Spring: Human-Centered Design, UNCC

• 2018 Summer: Human-Centered Design, UNCC

• 2016 Fall: Principles of Human-Computer Interaction, UNCC

Awards

• 2016-2019 Graduate Assistant Support Plan (GASP) Award, UNC at Charlotte 

• 2009 Ideas Competition for Yungsan Park, Honorable Mention

• 2008 14th Art Exhibition of Haengjoo, Special Prize

• 2006 International Competition for Gyeonggi-do Jeongok Prehistory Museum, Merit Award

• 2004 The 22nd Space Prize for International Student of Architecture Design, Special Prize

• 2004 Architectural Institute of Korea 2004 Student Architectural Exhibition, Excellent Prize

• 2004 Korean Architecture Award, Selected Works (Multi Ground in the City)

• 2004 Korean Architecture Award, Selected Works (Equation of Higher Degree)

• 2004 Korean Architecture Award, Selected Works (Hybrid Station)

• 2004 JAD International Design Competition, Selected Works

• 2004 Architectural Exhibition of Daejeon, Selected Works

• 2004 Busan International Architectural Competition The Eco-Center At The Nakding River, Selected work

• 2003 SAKIA(School of Architecture, Korean Institute of Architects), Excellent Prize

• 2003 Architectural Exhibition of Daejeon, Selected Works

Jungilm Archtecture Inc.

• 2012 Shinsegae Hanam Union square

• 2009 Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology Master Plan

• 2009 Gangnam Station Renovation

• 2008 Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Sience & Technology

• 2006 University of Incheon Songdo New Campus

Architecture Projects

• 2011.10-2013.07 Starfield Hanam

• 2011.06-2011.10 oo Area Military Facilities Master Plan (Tern Key)

• 2011.04-2011.06 Gyeongju Convention Center (Competition)

• 2011.03-2011.04 Sejongro Hotel (Competition)

• 2011.01-2011.03 Future Railway System Research Center (Competition)

• 2010.10-2011.01 Legal Research & Training Institute (Competition)

• 2010.10-2010.10 Korean National Police Univercity Master Plan (Competition)

• 2010.10-2010.11 Seoul Forest Doosan We’ve (Competition)

• 2010.09-2010.09 Kangwon Land Hotel Renovation Consulting

• 2010.06-2010.10 Paju Resort Master plan

• 2009.10-2010.06 Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology Master Plan (Competition)

• 2009.09-2009.10 Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Sience & Technology Information Communication research Center

• 2009.05-2009.09 Gangnam Station Renovation (Competition)

• 2008.10-2008.12 Kyunghee University Campus Complex (Competition)

• 2008.03-2008.10 Ilsan China town 2nd phase

• 2008.01-2008.03 Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Sience & Technology (Tern Key)

• 2007.03-2009.09 Ilsan China town Dragon Plaza

• 2006.06-2009.05 University of Incheon Songdo New Campus (Project financing)

• 2006.03-2006.06 National Agricultural Cooperative Federation Headquaters (Tern Key)

• 2005.12-2006.03 CGV Incheon / Daegu Multiplex

• 2005.01-2005.12 Ilsan China town Street / Garden / Palace

Service

Internal

• 2024 NASAD Committee, Loyola University New Orleans

• 2024 Fall SCD Recruitment Workshop, Fri (YAY)!, UX Design Workshop, Loyola University New Orleans 

• 2024 Spring Advisor, Undergraduate Interactive Design Major, Loyola University New Orleans

• 2024 Spring SCD Recruitment Workshop, Fri (YAY)!, UX Design Workshop, Loyola University New Orleans 

• 2023 Fall Advisor, Undergraduate Interactive Design Major, Loyola University New Orleans 

• 2023 Spring Advisor, Undergraduate Interactive Design Major, Loyola University New Orleans

• 2023 Fall Open House, Interactive Design Session, Loyola University New Orleans 

• 2023 Fall SCD Recruitment Workshop, Fri (YAY)!, UX Design Workshop, Loyola University New Orleans 

• 2023 Spring SCD Recruitment Workshop, Fri (YAY)!, UX Design Workshop, Loyola University New Orleans 

• 2022 Fall SCD Recruitment Workshop, Fri (YAY)!, UX Design Workshop, Loyola University New Orleans 

• 2022 Spring SCD Recruitment Workshop, Fri (YAY)!, UX Design Workshop, Loyola University New Orleans  

External

• 2024 Session Chair (AR, VR, and MR Simulation), International Conference on Human Interaction & Emerging Technologies (IHIET2024), Venice, Italy

• 2019 Web and Media Chair, International Conference on Computational Creativity 2019 Conference, Charlotte, NC 

• 2019 Website Chair, Creativity & Cognition 2017 Conference, ACM, San Diego, CA 

Reviewer

• 2025 AI Magazine

• 2025 International Journal of Thinking Skills and Creativity

• 2024 International Journal of Empirical Studies of the Arts

• 2024 ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

• 2024 International Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation

• 2023 International Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation

• 2022 ACM Conference, The 14th Conference on Creativity & Cognition 

• 2018 ACM Journal, ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction (TOCHI), Human-Building Interaction Special Issue