Hee Rin Lee

Dr. Hee Rin Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University, focusing on Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) to address societal challenges. Her research emphasizes empowering marginalized groups, including lower socioeconomic populations and older adults, through ethical technology design. She actively participates in technical program committees for leading HCI conferences such as HRI, UbiComp, CSCW, and CHI.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Informatics and Computing, Indiana University
• M.S. in Digital Media, Georgia Institute of Technology

Research Interests: Dr. Lee’s work integrates design thinking and participatory approaches to create technologies that enhance autonomy and equity. She explores how robotics and interactive systems can foster social inclusion and positive change for vulnerable communities. Her contributions have been recognized through multiple best paper nominations at top-tier conferences.

Awards:

• Best Paper Nominations at ACM/IEEE HRI
• Best Paper Nominations at ACM UbiComp
• Best Paper Nominations at ACM CSCW
• Best Paper Nominations at ACM CHI

Labs & Affiliations: She is affiliated with the Health and Risk Communication Center at Michigan State University, furthering interdisciplinary research at the intersection of technology and societal well-being.