Hello, I’m Seokhyun Hwang
I'm starting my Ph.D. at the University of Washington!
For my detailed background, download my
CV here -> [CV]
Hi there! My name is Seokhyun (Shawn) Hwang, and I'm a Ph.D. student in Information
Science at the University of
Washington in the ACE Lab
(Advisor:
Jacob O.
Wobbrock). I completed my Master's degree in the Intelligent Robotics Program at
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, HCIS Lab
(Advisor: SeungJun Kim)
in Korea.
Explore more about me: ABOUT, PUBLICATIONS, EXPERIENCES, and EXTRA
ACTIVITIES. I am excited to share my work and look forward to future collaborations!
Research Goals
"Bringing Fun to Those Who Seek It and Hope to Those in Need"
- Crafting Intuitive Systems for Unique Sensory Experiences.
- Merging Virtual Reality and Human Sensation with Cutting-Edge Haptic Innovations.
- Creating Value through the Fusion of Virtual Environments and Human Interaction: From Enjoyment to Practical Applications.
Conference & Publication
Flip-Pelt: Motor-Driven Peltier Elements for Rapid Thermal Stimulation and Congruent Pressure Feedback in Virtual Reality
Kang, S., Kim, G., Hwang, S., Park, J., Elsharkawy, A., and Kim, S.
UIST '24: Proceedings of the ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology - (Accepted)
Kang, S., Kim, G., Hwang, S., Park, J., Elsharkawy, A., and Kim, S.
UIST '24: Proceedings of the ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology - (Accepted)
Proposal of a Framework for Enhancing Teleoperation Experience with Biomechanical Simulation-Based Electrical Muscle Stimulation in Virtual Reality
Hwang, S., Kang, S., Oh, J., Park, J., Shin, S., Yiyue Luo, Joseph DelPreto, Wojciech Matusik, Daniela Rus, and Kim, S.
UbiComp/ISWC '24 Adjunct - (Accepted)
Hwang, S., Kang, S., Oh, J., Park, J., Shin, S., Yiyue Luo, Joseph DelPreto, Wojciech Matusik, Daniela Rus, and Kim, S.
UbiComp/ISWC '24 Adjunct - (Accepted)
Adaptive In-Vehicle Virtual Reality for Reducing Motion Sickness: Manipulating Passenger Posture During Driving Events
Elsharkawy, A., Ataya, A., Yeo, D., Seong, M., Hwang, S., Joseph DelPreto, Wojciech Matusik, Daniela Rus, and Kim, S.
UbiComp/ISWC '24 Adjunct - (Accepted)
Elsharkawy, A., Ataya, A., Yeo, D., Seong, M., Hwang, S., Joseph DelPreto, Wojciech Matusik, Daniela Rus, and Kim, S.
UbiComp/ISWC '24 Adjunct - (Accepted)
TimelyTale: A Multimodal Dataset Assessing Passenger's Demands for Explanations in Highly Automated Vehicles
Kim, G., Hwang, S., Seong, M., Yeo, D., Daniela Rus, and Kim, S.
Proceedings of the ACM on IMWUT - (Accepted)
Kim, G., Hwang, S., Seong, M., Yeo, D., Daniela Rus, and Kim, S.
Proceedings of the ACM on IMWUT - (Accepted)
Intelligence Walker: A Seamless Mobility Assist Device for the Elderly
Choi, Y., Yeo, D., Hwang, S., Seong, M., Moon, J., Yiyue Luo, Wojciech Matusik, Daniela Rus, and Kim, K.
2024 IEEE ICRA Workshop on Wearable - Link
Choi, Y., Yeo, D., Hwang, S., Seong, M., Moon, J., Yiyue Luo, Wojciech Matusik, Daniela Rus, and Kim, K.
2024 IEEE ICRA Workshop on Wearable - Link
Dual-sided Peltier Elements for Rapid Thermal Feedback in Wearables
Kang, S., Kim, G., Hwang, S., Park, J., Elsharkawy, A., and Kim, S.
2024 IEEE ICRA Workshop on Wearable - Link
Kang, S., Kim, G., Hwang, S., Park, J., Elsharkawy, A., and Kim, S.
2024 IEEE ICRA Workshop on Wearable - Link
WatchCap: Improving Scanning Efficiency in People with Low Vision through
Compensatory Head Movement Stimulation
Jo, T., Yeo, D., Kim, G., Hwang, S., and Kim, S.
Proceedings of the ACM on IMWUT - Link
Jo, T., Yeo, D., Kim, G., Hwang, S., and Kim, S.
Proceedings of the ACM on IMWUT - Link
ErgoPulse: Electrifying Your Lower Body With Biomechanical Simulation-based
Electrical Muscle Stimulation Haptic System in Virtual Reality
🏆 Honorable mention
Hwang, S., Oh, J., Kang, S., Seong, M., Elsharkawy, A., and Kim, S.
Proceedings of the 2024 CHI - Link
🏆 Honorable mention
Hwang, S., Oh, J., Kang, S., Seong, M., Elsharkawy, A., and Kim, S.
Proceedings of the 2024 CHI - Link
SYNC-VR: Synchronizing Your Senses to Conquer Motion Sickness for Enriching
In-Vehicle Virtual Reality
🏆 Honorable mention
Elsharkawy, A., Ataya, A., Yeo, D., An, E., Hwang, S., and Kim, S.
Proceedings of the 2024 CHI - Link
🏆 Honorable mention
Elsharkawy, A., Ataya, A., Yeo, D., An, E., Hwang, S., and Kim, S.
Proceedings of the 2024 CHI - Link
GaitWay: Gait Data-Based VR Locomotion Prediction System Robust to Visual
Distraction
Kim, Y., Hwang, S., Oh, J., and Kim, S.
Extended Abstracts of the 2024 CHI (Late-Breaking Work) - Link
Kim, Y., Hwang, S., Oh, J., and Kim, S.
Extended Abstracts of the 2024 CHI (Late-Breaking Work) - Link
Curving the Virtual Route: Applying Redirected Steering Gains for Active
Locomotion in In-Car VR
Gim, B., Kang, S., Kim, G, Yeo, D., Hwang, S., and Kim, S.
Extended Abstracts of the 2024 CHI (Late-Breaking Work) - Link
Gim, B., Kang, S., Kim, G, Yeo, D., Hwang, S., and Kim, S.
Extended Abstracts of the 2024 CHI (Late-Breaking Work) - Link
Evaluation of Visual, Auditory, and Olfactory Stimulus-Based Attractors for
Intermittent
Reorientation in Virtual Reality Locomotion
Lee, J., Hwang, S., Ataya, A., and Kim, S.
Virtual Reality - Link
Lee, J., Hwang, S., Ataya, A., and Kim, S.
Virtual Reality - Link
Effect of Optical Flow and User VR Familiarity on Curvature Gain Thresholds for
Redirected Walking
Lee, J., Hwang, S., Ataya, A., and Kim, S.
Virtual Reality - Link
Lee, J., Hwang, S., Ataya, A., and Kim, S.
Virtual Reality - Link
Enhancing Seamless Walking in Virtual Reality: Application of Bone-Conduction
Vibration in Redirected Walking
🏆 Honorable mention
Hwang, S., Kim, Y., Seo, Y., and Kim, S.
2023 IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality (ISMAR) - Link
🏆 Honorable mention
Hwang, S., Kim, Y., Seo, Y., and Kim, S.
2023 IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality (ISMAR) - Link
Designing Virtual Agent Human-Machine Interfaces Depending on the Communication
and Anthropomorphism Levels in Augmented Reality
🏆 Honorable mention
Kang, Y., Choi, S., An, E., Hwang, S., and Kim, S.
AutomotiveUI 2023 - Link
🏆 Honorable mention
Kang, Y., Choi, S., An, E., Hwang, S., and Kim, S.
AutomotiveUI 2023 - Link
Electrical, Vibrational, and Cooling Stimuli-Based Redirected Walking: Comparison
of Various Vestibular Stimulation-Based Redirected Walking Systems
Hwang, S., Lee, J., Kim, Y., Seo, Y., and Kim, S.
Proceedings of the 2023 CHI - Link
Hwang, S., Lee, J., Kim, Y., Seo, Y., and Kim, S.
Proceedings of the 2023 CHI - Link
REVES: Redirection Enhancement Using Four-Pole Vestibular Electrode
Stimulation
Hwang, S., Lee, J., Kim, Y., and Kim, S.
Extended Abstracts of the 2022 CHI (Late-Breaking Work) - Link
Hwang, S., Lee, J., Kim, Y., and Kim, S.
Extended Abstracts of the 2022 CHI (Late-Breaking Work) - Link
Auditory and Olfactory Stimuli-Based Attractors to Induce Reorientation in Virtual
Reality Forward Redirected Walking
Lee, J., Hwang, S., Kim, K., and Kim, S.
Extended Abstracts of the 2022 CHI (Late-Breaking Work) - Link
Lee, J., Hwang, S., Kim, K., and Kim, S.
Extended Abstracts of the 2022 CHI (Late-Breaking Work) - Link