Hi, I’m Han, a Ph.D. candidate in Human-Centered Computing at Clemson University with an M.Sc. in Computer Science.

My research advances responsible AI at the intersection of Human–Computer Interaction (HCI), usable privacy, and human–AI interaction. Guided by Dr. Bart Knijnenburg and Dr. Katie Park, I study how people perceive, reason about, and navigate AI systems in everyday contexts—how they form expectations, weigh risks, and exercise agency when interacting with these technologies.

Using mixed-methods research, I examine how sociotechnical design and governance decisions shape outcomes related to fairness, privacy, and human agency. I translate these insights into actionable guidelines for researchers, designers, ethics boards, and policymakers to support the development of usable, privacy-preserving, secure, and trustworthy AI systems.

My work has been recognized at leading venues, including the Best Short Paper Award at ACM UMAP 2025. I have collaborated with academic and industry research teams across multiple countries, contributing to projects on data privacy, usability, and AI ethics.

Beyond research, I serve as President of the Graduate Student Association at Clemson University, where I lead initiatives that support academic and professional development across a diverse graduate community.