MEMBERS

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 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 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 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 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.

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 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.