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Jiyeon Seo

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Biography

I study how AI and other technologies shape communication experiences. Grounded in the belief that strong human relationships enhance quality of life, I engage in critical reflection, design, and speculation on technologies that can strengthen everyday social relationships and support individual well-being. Drawing on communication and social scientific perspectives, I employ a range of qualitative and design methodologies. I am currently a second-year Ph.D. candidate in Information at the University of Michigan.

Pronouns

She/her/hers

Areas of interest

HCI, CMC, Human-Centered AI, Research through Design

Honors & Awards

CHI 2026 Best Paper Honorable Mention Award (April 2026)
Gary M. Olson Outstanding Ph.D. Student Award (May 2025)
CHI 2025 Best Paper Honorable Mention Award (April 2025)
CHI 2024 Best Paper Honorable Mention Award (May 2024)

Education

Ph.D in Information, University of Michigan (2024 - present)

M.A in Communication, Seoul National University (2023)

B.A in Communication Arts, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2021)
B.A in Journalism, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2021)

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UMSI at CHI 2026. April 13-17 2026. Barcelona, Spain. umsi.info/news
More than 50 UMSI researchers to present at CHI 2026 in Barcelona, Spain

UMSI research and workshops for the 2026 Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI).

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UMSI Research Roundup. Focus on AI. Moral Reasoning. Critical Turns. Bridging Gaps. Check out UMSI faculty and PhD student publications.
Focus on AI: Moral Reasoning | Critical Turns | Bridging Gaps

UMSI research on artificial intelligence. 

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