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Sun Joo (Grace) Ahn is a Professor at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia, where she serves as the founding director of the Center for Advanced Computer-Human Ecosystems (CACHE). Her research focuses on the psychological and behavioral impacts of immersive technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, wearables, and AI-driven agents.
Her research interests lie at the intersection of media psychology, communication, and human-computer interaction. She investigates how extended and blended realities influence human cognition, emotion, and behavior, with applications in health, environmental communication, and education. Her work emphasizes the multisensory nature of virtual experiences and how they transfer into real-world attitudes and actions. Under her leadership, the Center for Advanced Computer-Human Ecosystems has become a globally recognized hub for cutting-edge research on immersive media.
The trends in her research, though specific articles are not listed, consistently explore the psychological mechanisms of user experiences in immersive environments, including presence, embodiment, identity transformation, and behavioral change. Her work often integrates experimental design with real-world applications, leveraging funding from major national institutions.
- Co-Editor-in-Chief, Media Psychology
Dr. Ahn has secured over $12 million in research funding from prestigious agencies including the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Environmental Protection Agency. Her leadership in sponsored research has enabled large-scale studies on the societal impact of immersive technologies. She has mentored numerous students and researchers through the CACHE center, though specific advisees are not listed in the provided text.
She leads the Center for Advanced Computer-Human Ecosystems (CACHE), a pioneering research lab dedicated to understanding and shaping the future of human experiences in extended and blended realities. The center conducts both laboratory and field studies, focusing on how immersive technologies can be designed to promote positive behavioral and psychological outcomes.
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