Sang-Keun Yooمشاهده پروفایل
استادیار
Dr. Sang-Keun Yoo serves as Assistant Professor of English in the School of Liberal Arts at Marist University since 2023, specializing in the intersection of science fiction, Korean cultural studies, and postcolonial theory. His affiliations include prior appointments at University of San Diego (2022-2023), UC Riverside (2016-2022), and Seoul National University (2011-2014). His educational background features a PhD in English from UC Riverside (2022, Fulbright-supported), MA in English from Seoul National University (2014), and BA in English/Philosophy (cum laude, 2011). PhD, English, University of California-Riverside, 2022 MA, English, Seoul National University, 2014 BA, English/Philosophy, Seoul National University, 2011 (cum laude) Dr. Yoo's research pioneers concepts like speculative orientalism and newtrospection to analyze how Korean science fiction decolonizes historical narratives through virtual reality, time travel, and ethnoformalist empathy. His work spans Squid Game , Parasite , and K-pop's relationship to techno-orientalism, examining Asian religious representations in global sci-fi while challenging Western-centric frameworks through Korean popular media and virtual reality storytelling. His 15+ publications since 2021 reveal a trajectory from foundational analyses of cyberpunk/silkpunk urbanism toward cutting-edge investigations of AI ethics, colonial translation, and decolonized futures in Korean speculative fiction. Key trends include increasing focus on indigenous Korean futurism, virtual reality's role in historical trauma representation, and transnational science fiction networks. Major recognitions include: NEMLA Women’s and Gender Studies Essay Award (2025) IAFA Jamie Bishop Memorial Award (2023) IAFA Uplifter Award for BIPOC service (2023) Walter James Miller Memorial Award (2022) Multiple UC Riverside teaching honors (2018-2020) Dr. Yoo maintains active research funding through Marist University's Summer Faculty Research Grants (2024-2025), South Korea's National Research Foundation International Mobility Grant (2024), and Interfaith Faculty Fellows Program (2024). His mentorship extends to ERC research proposals, SFRA graduate students, and virtual conference programs, with institutional service spanning Marist's Equity Committee and IAFA's Policies Council. Though not leading a formal lab, Dr. Yoo cultivates scholarly community through the Marist Asian Studies Conference (which he organized in 2025) and the Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts (where he serves as Submissions Editor). His collaborative networks span Korean creators associations, UC Berkeley's Area Studies resources, and international conferences on arts/culture.







