Welcome! I'm Minwoo Seong. I started my academic path with Mechanical Engineering in my undergrad years, sparking my interest in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). This curiosity drove me to study HCI further in my Master's and Ph.D., where I've been working on technologies designed to improve how we experience the world, all from a user-focused viewpoint.
I'm excited about creating Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems that focus on people and expanding how we experience music and sports with Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). A big part of my work is about using wearable sensors to collect a lot of data from people. This data is crucial for the AI systems I develop, which help give feedback to users, both in the real world and in virtual spaces. I aim to make the boundaries between technology and human experiences less distinct, leading to new and captivating ways for people to interact with technology.
For more in-depth information about my projects and writings, feel free to visit my personal website. You'll also find areas on my homepage that show what I research and what I enjoy doing in my free time. Feel free to look around, and I hope you find something interesting and fun.
Education
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Korea
Ph.D. Candidate - Intelligent Robotics, Institute of Integrated Technology (Sep. 2023 ~ Present)
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Korea
Master of Science - Intelligent Robotics, Institute of Integrated Technology (Sep. 2021 ~ Aug. 2023)
Committee Members: SeungJun Kim, Jin-Hyuk Hong, Kyung-Joong Kim, Daniela Rus
M.S. Thesis: MultiSenseBadminton: Wearable Sensor-Based Biomechanical Dataset for Evaluation of Badminton Performance
TGPA: 4.25
A+ Subjects: 1) Research Methods in Human-Computer Interaction, 2) Reinforcement Learning
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Korea
Bachelor of Science - Department of Mechanical Engineering (Mar. 2017 ~ Aug. 2021)
Committee Members: Hyosung Ahn, SeungJun Kim
B.S. Thesis: VR Interface Design to Increase the Immersion of the Experience of Grasping Objects in a Virtual Environment
TGPA: 3.31, Major GPA: 3.75
A+ Subjects: 1) Differential Equations and Applications, 2) Software Basics and Coding, 3) Creativity and Imagineering, 4) Software Practical Use and Coding, 5) Robotics
Research Interest
∙ Human-Computer Interaction
∙ Explainable AI
∙ Wearable Sensor
∙ Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality
∙ Human-centered Haptic Interface
∙ Sports Training
∙ Art & Music Instrument Training
News
[5] GIST-MIT CSAIL researchers develop a biomechanical dataset for badminton performance analysis link1 link2 link3 link4
[4] CoachAI Badminton Challenge 2023 (Track 2: Forecasting Future Turn-Based Strokes in Badminton Rallies) - Runner-up (Rank 2) link1 link2 link3 link4 link5
[2] Attending GIST-MIT workshop link
[1] 2019 GIST Photo Contest Winner link
Contact
E-mail: seongminwoo(at).gm.gist.ac.kr