HyunJoo Oh

HyunJoo Oh is an Assistant Professor with a joint appointment in the School of Industrial Design and School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Institute of Technology. Her research bridges Human-Computer Interaction with creative technologies, focusing on integrating everyday craft materials into computational systems.

Education

• Ph.D. in Technology, Media, and Society with Graduate Certificate in Cognitive Science, University of Colorado Boulder (2018)
• Master of Entertainment Technology, Carnegie Mellon University (2012)
• Master of Interaction Design, Ewha Womans University (2010)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Information Design, Ewha Womans University (2008)

Research Interests

HyunJoo's work explores the intersection of craft materials and computing, emphasizing sustainability, accessibility, and creative expression. She investigates how familiar materials like paper and textiles can be extended through computational integration to create novel interfaces and educational tools.

Her research addresses themes such as transient electronics for environmental sustainability, tactile interfaces for inclusive design, and maker-oriented educational platforms. This approach challenges traditional prototyping paradigms while democratizing access to computational technologies.

Article Trends

HyunJoo's publications highlight innovations in paper-based computing, recyclable electronics, and haptic interfaces. Key subfields include tangible interfaces, circular design, educational toolkits, and multisensory interaction. Her work consistently merges maker culture with academic rigor in HCI and design.

Labs & Collaborations

She actively contributes to the maker community and ACM SIGCHI conferences, where her interdisciplinary projects are exhibited and published.