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AT Policy Lab is a multidisciplinary research team with a focus on translational research in the convergence between technology policy AND (a) aging and health, (b) social welfare, and (c) gender issues.  One of the important missions of AT Policy Lab is training future leaders with entrepreneurship in STP.   All members carry out research projects and contribute to writing papers for publication.  We welcome undergraduate researchers, and internship opportunities are available. If you are interested in AT Policy Lab and/or research opportunities, please contact Prof. Choi.

  

고령사회 기술복지 정책 실험실은 다양한 학부전공과 삶 경험을 지닌 연구자들이 모여 사회가 당면한 인구고령화, 건강, 사회불평등, 복지 등의 문제를 과학기술정책과의 교차점에서 연구하고 있습니다.  저희 연구실은 과학기술정책 분야의 개척가 정신을 지닌 새로운 리더를 양성하는 데 주력하고 있으며, 구성원들은 연구 프로젝트를 기반으로 방법론과 논문 작성에 대해 연마하게 됩니다. 학부생에게는 연구 인턴쉽 기회가있으니, 이 분야에 도전하고 싶은 사람은 지원바랍니다. 

DONGHUN KANG 강동훈

Doctoral Candidate

M.S, Science and Technology Policy, KAIST, 2020

B.S., Mechanical Engineering & Technology Management, KAIST, 2018

kangdong74@kaist.ac.kr

Donghun majored both in mechanical engineering and technology management as an undergraduate at KAIST, wherein he was very active in committee as well as volunteering work such as "Green in KAIST" (green campus committee in KAIST) and "EWB KAIST" (Engineers Without Borders).  He also has a research experience on wind power generation in Chongsong, South Korea and is currently expanding his research interests to Anthropocene and demographic changes.

TAEKYUNG KIM 김태경

Doctoral Candidate

M.S, Science and Technology Policy, KAIST, 2018

B.S., Political Science and Diplomacy, Korea University, 2015

0515kyung@gmail.com

Taekyung studied political science and diplomacy in her undergraduate years and applied STP to learn more about the role of science and technology in a national context. She wrote her master's thesis on older adults' willingness to share information with others and the underlying socio-economic factors. After graduating from STP, she worked at STEPI (2018-2021) and had a chance to experience the way the public policy sector works. Taekyung's primary interest is studying the regulation and management scheme of personal information within new technologies, especially concerning a new type of medical information.

ERN CHERN KHOR 허은진

Doctoral Candidate

M.S, Science and Technology Policy, KAIST, 2022

B.S. Computer Science & Business and Technology Management, KAIST, 2020

kec_1028@kaist.ac.kr

Ern Chern has always focused on enriching experiences to learn across disciplines and in different countries' contexts. She has been active in programs related to technology and society since undergraduate school and was elected as a university representative in international programs in China and Indonesia. During her master’s study, she was actively involved in research projects and international collaborations related to gender equity, the aging society, the societal impacts of AI, etc. Being aware that social justice does not come naturally but always needs intervention, she hopes to contribute to evidence for social problems related to technology with interdisciplinary research approaches. Her research interests cover topics such as cybercrime victimization, digital divide, virtual world harassment, AI literacy, etc.

AGNES JIHAE KIM 김지해

Doctoral Student

Ph.D., Industrial Design, Yonsei University, 2019

M.S., Industrial Design, Yonsei University, 2016

B.S./B.I.S., Industrial Design/Cognitive Science, Yonsei University, 2014

agneskim@kaist.ac.kr

Agnes Jihae Kim holds a Ph.D. in industrial design, with a focus on deriving design guidelines through research on the interaction between people and artifacts, such as products, services, and spaces. She has designed and conducted research on assistive technology for older adults and people with disabilities at the National Rehabilitation Center. Recognizing the importance of public policy, she joined STP. Currently, she is interested in exploring how government support for science and technology should be tailored to consider the needs of older adults, people with disabilities, and those who are digitally vulnerable.

wan hong 홍완

MS-PhD Integrated Program 석박통합과정

B.S. Computer Science (Minor in Science and Technology Policy), KAIST, 2023

wanmidsummer@kaist.ac.kr

Wan has a background in computer science and actively contributed to the Student & Minority Human Rights Committee (HRC) during his undergraduate studies. His primary focus lies in diverse forms of accessibility, including mobility, ICT technology, and AI research. Wan's current research interests involve utilizing unexplored data sources to identify and address accessibility issues. His goals include achieving accurate data representation for older adults and people with disabilities within AI systems, as well as exploring AI's potential in reducing accessibility barriers.

taylor de rosa 테일러 디 로사

Master's Student

B.S. Computer Science , Brown University, U.S., 2016

taylorderosa@kaist.ac.kr

After studying computer science in her undergraduate studies, Taylor worked in the technology sector as a product manager focused on web accessibility, mobile applications, and building inclusive products. While at STP, she hopes to deepen her understanding of how technology impacts social inequality and the ways in which emerging technologies are deployed and governed. Her current research interests include the ethics of emerging technologies as well as data privacy and the data economy.

jiwon park 박지원

Master's Student in Data Science

B.S., Library and Information Science & Statistics, SungKyunKwan University, 2023

jiwonp99@kaist.ac.kr

Jiwon majored in Library and Information Science and Statistics during her undergraduate years and was also active in the global youth organization “AIESEC”. While studying data science and volunteering at AIESEC, she began to think about the role of data science in society. She is interested in applying data science in ways that can help people in need and also Artificial Intelligence ethics.

jungwoo song 송정우

Master's Student in Data Science

B.A., Geography,  Seoul National University, 2021

jungwoo1231@kaist.ac.kr

Jungwoo holds a major in geography and a minor in psychology. He dedicated several years to volunteering at children's centers in Seoul and rural areas, where he gained valuable insights into the impact of geography on people's lives. Currently, he is focusing on synergizing his expertise in data science with his background in social sciences at KAIST. His research interests encompass the study of psychological changes during the aging process, as well as exploring the technological disparities between urban areas and rural communities. 

soyeon jung 정소연

Doctoral Student (on leave)

M.S, Science and Technology Policy, KAIST, 2021

B.S., Industrial Design, KAIST, 2019

soy5914@kaist.ac.kr

Soyeon has an interdisciplinary educational and training background and worked for a research project on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) before joining AT Policy Lab. Her internship at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, D.C. during her undergraduate years has made her more interested in technology policy. Her current research interests include the social impact of new emerging technologies, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), aiming to contribute to developing policies to build a better society.  

LAB Alumni, Thesis Title, & Current position 

Sangkyung Bae, Ph.D. STP (2017-2022) - Senior Administrator, Strategy Department, ETRI  

Ageism in the Workplace: A Focus on the Software Industry


Ern Chern Khor, M.S. STP (2020-2022) - PhD Student, KAIST STP 

Gender Disparity in the Experience of Being Hacked: A Focus on the Third-Level Digital Divide Using Twitter Data


Chaekyung Lim, M.S. STP (2019-2021) - Associate, FastVentures 

Active Aging in the Digital World : A Focus on Older YouTube Creators


Soyeon Jung, M.S. STP (2019-2021) - Senior Associate, Boston Consulting Group

Framing artificial intelligence: a content analysis of news coverage of ethical issues


Donghun Kang, M.S. STP (2018-2020) - PhD Student, KAIST STP   

Factors influencing waste management behaviors: a focus on cohort differences in South Korea


Hakjun Oh, M.S. STP (2016-2019) - Associate Lawyer, LAWWIN

Policies to Enhance Older Driver Safety: Older Adults’ Opinions


Sungjae Hong, M.S. STP (2016-2018) - PhD Student, UIUC 

An Exploratory Study of E-government Service Adoption in the Aging Population


Jung-Min Woo, M.S. STP (2016-2018) - U.S. Attorney, Shin & Kim

WHO Age Friendly Cities and Communities: The Korean Experience


Tae Kyung Kim, M.S. STP (2015-2018) - PhD Student, KAIST STP   

Older Adults' Perspectives on Personal and Health Information Sharing in Relation to the Adoption of Healthcare Technology

Undergraduate Student Researchers (URP Interns) & Research Topics 

Moonju Lee (2017)

Policy Recommendations for Empowering Female ICT Workers in Developing Countries in 4IR


Jung Hoon Cho (2016)

Social Entrepreneurship in Quality of Life Technology: Implications to the Startup KAIST Program 


Edrick Kwek (2015) - Vice President, United Overseas Bank 

Realities of a Revolutionary Technology: A Critical Analysis on the Usage of Prosthetic Arms

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