Chi-Young Oh

Chi-Young Oh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Studies at Chicago State University, within the College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on human-centered design, human information behavior, human-computer interaction, and consumer health informatics, with a particular emphasis on how individuals interact with information during life transitions and health challenges.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Maryland, College Park
• M.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• B.A. and B.B.A., Yonsei University

His research uses mixed-method, human-centered approaches to explore how people seek, share, and use information in everyday contexts, especially among international students adjusting to new environments and individuals managing mental and physical health. His work bridges information science with health informatics and social computing.

His recent publications, spanning from 2015 to 2023, reflect a consistent focus on information behavior in transitional and health-related contexts. Key themes include mental health information seeking among students, patient-generated data sharing in clinics, cross-cultural information access, and the role of digital tools in newcomer adaptation. These works are published in top venues such as ASIS&T, ALISE, Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR), and Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• Faculty Development Grant, CTRE, Chicago State University (2022)
• Research CUEs Award, CSU (2020)
• Research Improvement Grant, University of Maryland (2018)
• Third Place, ALISE Doctoral Poster Competition (2017)
• Dean’s Fellowship, University of Maryland (2012–2017)
• Doctoral Colloquium Award, ASIS&T (2016)
• International Teaching Fellowship, University of Maryland (2015–2016)
• Dean's Award for Outstanding iSchool Doctoral Paper (2015)
• Multiple fellowships and travel grants from UNC and UMD

Dr. Oh has received research funding from both Chicago State University and the University of Maryland, supporting his investigations into human information practices. He is actively involved in the academic community, serving as Treasurer for SIG USE (Special Interest Group in Information Needs, Seeking and Use) in ASIS&T. While no formal advisees are listed, his collaborative publications suggest engagement with students and junior researchers. He is affiliated with a research environment that supports innovation in information science and community-based technology design.