Graduating Aug 2026

San Hong 홍 산ㆍ洪 山

Ph.D. at Life Enhancing Technology Lab, Seoul National University. Developing human-centered assistive and health technologies for diverse disability populations and older adults.

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About

My research develops human-centered assistive and health technologies by integrating biomechanics and physiological measurement with AI-driven modeling and human factors methods. Fluent in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches, I conduct lab-based and field studies using motion analysis, EMG, and multimodal behavioral data, translating empirical findings into deployable systems, including LLM-based conversational agents, across hardware, mobile, and XR platforms. My work spans the full design cycle—from participatory needs assessment through prototyping to validation—with diverse disability populations including older adults, producing evidence-based, inclusive, and scalable human–AI systems for rehabilitation, accessibility, and daily living. I collaborate across disciplines and engage with disability communities through living lab methodologies to ensure research addresses real-world needs.

Education

Mar 2023 – Aug 2026

Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Seoul National University

Human Factors and Ergonomics, Department of Industrial Engineering, Seoul National University

Life Enhancing Technology Lab (Advised by Woojin Park)

Dissertation: Design, Development, and Validation of a Conversational Agent for Medication Management Among Individuals with Vision Impairment
Mar 2021 – Feb 2023

M.S. in Sport Science, Seoul National University

Human Exercise Science, Department of Kinesiology, College of Education, Seoul National University

Adapted Physical Activity Lab (Advised by Yongho Lee)

Thesis: Evaluating online knowledge translation of adapted physical activity for people with developmental disabilities
Mar 2014 – Feb 2019

B.S. & B.A., Sogang University

Bachelor of Arts and Science: Art & Technology, School of Art & Technology

Bachelor of Arts: British & American Language and Literature, School of Humanities (Double Major)

Selected Publications

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SSCIQ11st Author
Hong, S., Lee, H., Sohn, M., Hwang, K., Kim, T., & Park, W. (2025). Exploring Usability of Mobile Vision Assist Applications for People with Vision Impairment. Assistive Technology. 38(4), 349–359. DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2025.2596030
SCIEQ11st Author
Hong, S. & Park, W. (2025). Developing User-Centered System Design Guidelines for Explainable AI: a Systematic Literature Review. Artificial Intelligence Review. 58, 386. DOI: 10.1007/s10462-025-11363-y
SCIEQ11st Author
Kim, H.#, Hong, S.#, Park, W. & Ahn, J. (2025). A Bottom-Up Classification of Wheelchair Users Based on Propulsion Kinematics beyond Injury Level: Exploratory Findings. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems & Rehabilitation Engineering. 33, 3878-3887. DOI: 10.1109/TNSRE.2025.3613726 (#: Equally contributed)
SCIEQ21st Author
Hong, S.#, Kim, H.#, Ahn, J., & Park, W. (2025). Influence of Time Since Injury and Physical Activity Level on Upper Limb Kinematics and Muscle Activation During Wheelchair Propulsion in Complete T12/L1 Spinal Cord Injury. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 26, 807. DOI: 10.1186/s12891-025-08987-0 (#: Equally contributed)
SSCIQ11st Author
Hong, S., Lee, Y., & Park, W. (2024). Evaluating the delivery of physical activity for people with developmental disabilities using an online knowledge translation approach: part 1 – web accessibility. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology. 19(8), 2925–2933. DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2024.2322637

Beyond Research

Film

A film enthusiast turned filmmaker. My dance films have screened at international film festivals.

CrossFit

A devoted CrossFitter. And yes, I will bring it up.

Racing

Currently learning circuit racing, one lap at a time.

San Hong at Hyundai Driving Experience circuit
Hyundai Driving Experience, learning the racing line.