Hye Yeon Nam

Hye Yeon Nam is an Associate Professor at the Hillier College of Architecture and Design, New Jersey Institute of Technology. Her work bridges digital art, robotics, and sustainable design through interactive installations and critical inquiry.

• Research focus on ecological interfaces
• Expertise in human-robot cohabitation
• Advances digital craft methodologies
• Explores sociable systems in art

Recent projects like FloraWear integrate living materials with robotics, while Ecological Robotics investigates environmental sensing. Her practice combines creative coding, STEAM education, and responsive technologies to address climate and social challenges.

Scientific output reveals expertise in:

• Living wearables
• Coastal change visualization
• Interactive ecological systems
• Artistic robotic behavior
• Digital craft innovation
• Performance-driven interfaces