Biography

Hyo Jeong Kang is an Assistant Professor at the University of Florida's Digital Worlds Institute. Her research focuses on the intersection of virtual reality, augmented reality, and user experience, particularly within STEM education and workforce training. She earned her Ph.D. in Design Studies with an emphasis on Virtual Reality from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, an MS from Seoul National University, and a BS from Ewha Womans University. By employing an interdisciplinary approach, her research aims to create intuitive and user-friendly VR interfaces specifically designed for novice and non-technical users.

Research Interests

User Experience Design, Virtual Reality, Gamification, Educational and Workforce Training

Grants

• NSF ExLENT #2346819 "Preparing Autistic individuals for Transition to become Quality Assurance Engineers in Semiconductor," 2024-2027, $620,104 (Role: PI)
• NSF SaTC:EDU #2415749 "Designing Next Generation Training Using VR for Microelectronics Physical Assurance," 2024-2026, $497,905 (Role: Co-PI)
• NSF Engine #2315320 "Central Florida Semiconductor Innovation Engine," 2024-2026, Sponsor: BRIDG $14,938,671 UF sub-award: $2,350,000 (Role: Co-PI)
• US Army "SCALE: A Microelectronic Workforce Development Production Project," 2024-2025, Sponsor: Purdue, UF sub-awards: $4,450,000 (Role: Co-PI)

Publications

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