Kang Namkoong

Kang Namkoong serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Maryland's College of Arts and Humanities. His research explores the dynamic interplay between emerging media technologies and health communication, with dual emphases on treatment-oriented health interventions and prevention-focused health campaigns targeting underserved populations.

Education

• Ph.D., University of Wisconsin

Research Expertise
Dr. Namkoong specializes in Health Communication, Digital Media, and Communication Science, with particular focus on eHealth systems, cancer communications, occupational health and safety education, and mental health interventions. His work examines how interactive communication technologies can improve patient outcomes and reduce health disparities through innovative applications of mobile and immersive media.

Publication Trends
Analysis of Dr. Namkoong's 15 most recent publications (2020-2025) reveals consistent focus on digital health interventions for agricultural safety, opioid misuse prevention, and weight management. His research increasingly incorporates immersive technologies (VR/AR) and artificial intelligence, while maintaining strong methodological diversity including systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and experimental designs.

Research Funding

• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) grants supporting development of smartphone-based health communication apps and VR/AR interventions for agricultural safety in rural communities

Current Research Initiatives
Dr. Namkoong leads interdisciplinary projects exploring mobile and immersive media technologies for public health interventions, with particular emphasis on addressing health disparities among underserved populations through culturally-tailored digital solutions.