HeeSun Choi

HeeSun Choi, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Texas Tech University. She directs the Applied Cognition and Safety Lab, focusing on human augmentation technologies and their cognitive/behavioral impacts, particularly among older adults and industry workers.

• Academic Affiliation: Texas Tech University
• Department: Psychological Sciences
• Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
• Lab: Applied Cognition and Safety Lab
• Contact: heesun.choi@ttu.edu

Research Focus:
Dr. Choi investigates attentional and cognitive processes during interaction with advanced technologies including extended reality (VR/AR), industrial exoskeletons, and robotic systems. Her work addresses:

• Cognitive changes during prolonged technology use
• Technology safety assessment
• User perception metrics
• XR-based cognitive training
• Workplace ageism mitigation
• Neural correlates of attention

Article Trends: Recent publications examine exoskeleton cognitive tradeoffs (2025), XR safety metrics (2025), wearable robot perception (2024), and technology validation frameworks (2023). Common subfields include human-robot interaction, ergonomics, cognitive assessment, and safety outcomes.

Lab Affiliation:
The Applied Cognition and Safety Lab is part of the Human Factors program at Texas Tech University, conducting research on technology-enhanced human performance and safety outcomes.