Nam Wook Kim

Nam Wook Kim is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Boston College, specializing in Data Visualization and Human-Computer Interaction. His research focuses on making data accessible to broader audiences through innovative tools and accessibility-focused design. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University and has conducted research at Microsoft, Disney, and Adobe. His work bridges academic research with practical applications, emphasizing accessibility, AI-driven interfaces, and creative computing.

Education: B.S. in Mathematics & Computer Science (Stony Brook University), M.S. (Stanford University), and Ph.D. (Harvard University).

Research Interests: Data Visualization Accessibility, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Creative Computing, AI Integration in Visualization, and Design Methodologies.

Awards: Recognized by ACM CHI, ACM UIST, Kantar Information is Beautiful Awards, and NSF grants. His research addresses gaps between visualization research and practice, advocating for inclusive design principles.

Teaching: Courses include Human AI Interaction, Data Visualization, and Web Application Development. He actively collaborates with institutions like Washington University and Northeastern University.

Lab & Teams: Leads the Data Within Reach research group, focusing on accessibility and user-centric visualization tools. His work has generated over 100 publications, emphasizing empirical studies and practical tool development.