Dong Whi Yoo
School of Information
Assistant Professor
Campus:
Kent
Biography
Dong Whi Yoo conducts interdisciplinary research bridging human-computer interaction (HCI), computer-supported cooperative work (CSCW), and digital mental health. He specifically focuses on understanding design requirements for AI-enabled tools in mental health care. His work has been published in premier HCI and mental health venues, such as CHI, CSCW, JMIR Mental Health, and Internet Intervention. Based on his expertise in HCI and CSCW, he teaches in the area of user experience.
He received his Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing and a master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction from the Georgia Institute of Technology. During his Ph.D., he worked as a research intern at Meta and Mayo Clinic.
Education
Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing from Georgia Institute of Technology
M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction from Georgia Institute of Technology
M.F.A. in Media Art from Yonsei University
B.B.A. from Seoul National University
M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction from Georgia Institute of Technology
M.F.A. in Media Art from Yonsei University
B.B.A. from Seoul National University
Publications
- Dong Whi Yoo, Aditi Bhatanagar et. al, 2022. Discussing Social Media During Psychotherapy Consultations: Patient Narrative and Privacy Implications. <I>Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction (PACMHCI), (CSCW)</I>.
- Sindhu Ernala, Jordyn Sebolt, Don Whi Yoo et al. 2022. The Reintegration Journey Following a Psychiatric Hospitalization: Examining the Role of Social Technologies. <I>Proceedings of the ACM Human-Computer Interaction (PACMHCI), 6(CSCW)</I>.