ABOUT ME

I'm  an Assistant Profeesor in Digital Media Program, Department of Information Science Technology at Technology Division of Cullen College of Engineering at the University of Houston. I received my Ph.D. in Media and Communications from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

My research interests lie in the area of new emerging media technologies, uncivil online behaviors, and health/crisis communication. My research focuses on 1) revealing the factors that motivate individuals to engage in toxic online communication 2) examining the nuanced impacts of emerging media technologies on strategic communication, particularly in addressing health and environmental concerns. 

You can find my CV here.

I received my MA and BA in Mass Communication from Sogang University, Seoul, South Korea. I was born and raised in Seoul. During my free time, I like to travel, cook and watch shows on Netflix. Also, I am a huge fan of pilates. 

You can reach out to me at  slee222@central.uh.edu.