Hi, I'm Hoseok Jung, a Haptic-based Interaction Researcher.
My work primarily focuses on the interaction between humans and physical interfaces. My key research interests include real-time physics simulation, multi-modal haptic interfaces, Human-Robot Interaction, and ergonomics-based interaction design and media art.
I believe that design has evolved beyond mere form-giving; it now orchestrates novel experiences through technology. My focus lies in rigorous implementation and empirical validation. Grounded in human perception, I design systems that provide physical feedback, translating engineering into intuitive, human-centered interactions.
WORK EXPERIENCE
SCIGC(Stanford Center at the Incheon Global Campus, Stanford University), Incheon, Korea | Jan 2024 - Present
Research Scientist
ㆍArchitected a virtual simulation pipeline to facilitate empirical usability testing of Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI).
ㆍEngineered responsive HMI systems, focusing on adaptive user feedback loops and interaction design.
ㆍDeveloped haptic interfaces and applications specifically designed for smart city infrastructures and urban mobility contexts.
H3, Seoul, Korea | Sep 2021 - Dec 2023
Software Engineer
ㆍSpearheaded the development of a VR fire evacuation training system integrating thermal haptics, securing the 2023 MSIT Metaverse Fellowship.
ㆍAwarded the Grand Prize at the 2023 Metaverse Academy for excellence in immersive safety education technology.
ㆍBuilt a Mars exploration simulator utilizing kinesthetic haptic interfaces.
EDUCATION
Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) | Sep.2021 - Aug.2023
M.S. Computer Science and Engineering
Thesis. Encounter-Type Thermal Haptic Device Using Multiple Rotating Pre-heated Peltier Actuators [link]
Advisor. Seungmoon Choi
Hongik University | Mar.2015 - Aug.2021
B.F.A. Painting
B.F.A. Industrial Design
B.S. Electronic and Electrical Engineering
B.S. Computer Science and Engineering
Hallym University | Mar.2011 - Feb.2015
Withdrawal Medicine
Military Service
Republic of Korea Army | May 2012 - Feb 2014
Sergeant, Field Artillery
ㆍServed as a Fire Direction Center (FDC) specialist responsible for fire mission calculations.
ㆍCompleted service as a Squad Leader, supervising squad operations.
HONORS & AWARD
Best Paper Award and Minister of Science and ICT Award, ISSM 2025, Korea
2025
First Prize (Excellence Award), Open Project Category, Metaverse Academy)
2023
Finalist, IxDA(Interaction Awards) 2023, USA
2023
Best Paper Award, HCIK 2023, Korea
2023
Meta-verse Fellowship, 6 million won(≃4.5K $), Korea(Ministry of Science and ICT)
2023
META Representative Award, Korea Metaverse Developer Contest 2022, USA(META)
2022
Meta-verse Fellowship, 10 million won(≃7.5K $), Korea(Ministry of Science and ICT)
2022
EXHIBITIONS
Ars Electronica Festival 2024 | Linz, Austria, Sep 2024
Haptic Researcher - "Diamond Dust", Ars Electronica Festival 2024, Linz, Austria
Ars Electronica Festival 2022 | Linz, Austria, Sep 2022
Haptic Researcher - “Ballet Metanique”, Ars Electronica Festival 2022, Linz, Austria
Play on AI | Seoul, Korea, Jan 2021
AI Engineer - "A glass at Sowol-ro", Art Center Nabi, Seoul, Korea
Funded Industry–Academia Design Projects
Development of contents meta-verse based on XR and AI | Sep 2021 - Aug 2023
Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA)
Visual Modality Design to Support Driver Interaction | Oct 2021 - Jan 2022
Stanford Center at the Incheon Global Campus(SCIGC)
Smart Mobility and Mobile Living Spaces | Mar 2021 - Oct 2021
HUNDAI Motor Company
Interactive Interface Design for Children's Fun and Engagement
with Nature-friendly Elements | May 2021 - Aug 2021
NCSOFT Corporation
Research of air pocket | Apr 2020 - Aug 2020
SAMSUNG Electronics
TEACHING & MENTORING EXPERIENCE
ICT Mentor | Mar 2024 – Present Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT), Korea
Hanium ICT Mentoring Program (National Undergraduate Mentoring Initiative)
Teaching Assistant | Mar 2023 – Jun 2023 POSTECH, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Course: Artificial Intelligence Basics (Undergraduate)
Instructor | Feb 2022 – Aug 2022 Stanford Center at the Incheon Global Campus (SCIGC)
1st XR Workshop (Feb 2022 – Apr 2022), 2nd XR Workshop (Jul 2022 – Aug 2022)
Designed and taught a curriculum on Extended Reality (XR) prototyping to citizen participants
Mentor for Interdisciplinary Arts & Technology | Mar 2018 – Present Sumanhui (National Student Community)
Serving as a art & design mentor for South Korea’s largest academic community with over 3.3 million members, specializing in the convergence of Engineering and Arts
Providing career counseling and academic roadmaps for aspiring multidisciplinary scholars, bridging the gap between Fine Arts, Design, and Computer Science