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Dr Christina Youngmi Choi

Dr Christina Youngmi Choi

Christina is an educator and researcher. Her research focuses on effectively utilising new technologies in the design and production of new products

Christina completed her BFA and MA in Industrial Design in South Korea. Industry work led to a desire to explore technology and design. She then completed a MSc and PhD at the Georgia Institute of Technology in the United States. She joined the Industrial Design faculty at Georgia Tech and earning tenure and serving as both associate chair and director of the graduate program.

She has over 60 academic publications in books, journal articles and conferences. She is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of User Experience. She is a peer reviewer for multiple other academic journals and conferences.

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Dr Choi’s research and teaching are complimentary and focused on both evidence based and human centred design. The research goals are to identify tools/methods, particularly for new and emerging technologies, that can provide designers with valid information needed to make better design decisions. Her goal is to identify ways to produce products that are more effective, efficient, satisfactory for users as well as more successful for producers. These are important for any product but especially for assistive technologies where careful attention to custom fit, function and satisfaction are critical in reducing abandonment and stigma that can be associated with using them.

Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) for Wireless Inclusive Technologies, funded by National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). Project: Augmented Reality for Design. 2016–22

Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) for Wireless Inclusive Technologies, funded by National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). Project: Building Research and Design Capacity. 2016–22

National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). Project: Discovery of User Needs and Preferences for Information and Communication Technologies: Priority Needs and Access Issues. 2016–17

National Science Foundation (NSF). Project: Feasibility and Usability Assessment of an Intraoral Inconspicuous Control Surface. Co-PI: Maysam Ghovanloo. 2013-2016.

Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) for Wireless Technologies. Project: Building Research and Design Capacity. 2014–15.

Affordable Learning Georgia. Project: Textbook Transformation: No cost learning materials. 2015.

Jeju Airlines. Project: Travel Innovation. 2014-2015.

LG Electronics, USA. Project: Open Innovation on Home Entertainment. 2014.

Institute for People and Technology - Childern's Healthcare of Atlanta (IPaT-CHOA). Project: An Ecosystem for Objectively Monitoring and Improving Medication Adherence. Co-PIs: Maysam Ghovanloo, Mark Braunstein, Shiri Deshpande, Brandon Aylward, Roshan George, William Mahle. 2013–14.

Best Paper Award 2022 International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE). 2022.

Georgia Tech Student Recognition of Excellence in Teaching. 2022, 2021 (2), 2017, 2012

Georgia Tech Provost’s Emerging Leaders, 2021-2022

Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award, Georgia Tech College of Design, 2020

Georgia Tech Provost Teaching and Learning Fellow, 2018- 2020

National Science Foundation ADVANCE Program Women of Excellence Award, 2016.

Outstanding Faculty Award, Georgia Tech College of Architecture, 2015.

Book Chapters

Choi, Y.M. (2020). Introducing Universal and Assistive Design Concepts

in an Undergraduate Lecture Course. Design for Inclusion, Gamification and Learning Experience. Eds: Tosi, S., Serra, A., Brischetto, A, Iacono, E. Milano, Franco Angeli s.r.l. ISBN: 9788891797780.

Choi, Y.M. (2018). Introducing AT and UD Design Theory and Applications in Design Education. Breaking Down Barriers: Usability, Accessibility and Inclusive Desgin. Eds: Langdon, P.M., Lazar, J., Heylighen, A., Dong, H. London, Springer.Choi, Y.M. (2014). User Capabilities vs. Device Task Demands in a Tape Dispenser Product for Persons with Limited Dexterity. Inclusive Designing: Joining Usability, Accessibility, and Inclusion. Eds: Langdon, P.M., Lazar, J., Heylighen, A., Dong, H. London, Springer.

Journal Articles

Choi, Y.M. (2021). “Utilization of mixed reality tools in the design of wireless assistive products”, Assistive Technology, DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2021.1930285

Choi, Y.M. (2019). "Applying Tangible Augmented Reality for Usability Assessment." Journal of Usability Studies. 14(4), pp. 187-200.

Humphries, H., Choi, Y.M., Book, W. (2017). "Advanced patient transfer assist device with intuitive interaction control." Assistive Technology, pp. 1-11.

Choi, Y.M., Carpenter, C. (2017). "Evaluating the Impact of Open Educational Resources: A Case Study." Portal: Libraries and the Academy. 17(4), 685-693.

Wu, X., Gable, T., May, K., Choi, Y.M., Walker, B. (2016). Comparison of Touch-Screen Gestures and Air Gestures for In-Car Navigation. Archives of Design Research. 29(4), 65-81.

Choi, Y.M., Sardroud, O.E. (2016). "Design and Evaluation of a Universally Accessible Academic Course Search Portal." Archives of Design Research. 29(4), 21-37.

Choi, Y.M., Yang, T. (2016). "Effects of Head-Mounted Display (HMD) Position on Procedure Following Tasks and Usability." Archives of Design Research. 29 (3), 5-23.

Choi, Y.M., Li, J. (2016). "Usability Evaluation of a New Text Input Method for Smart TV." Journal of Usability Studies. 11(3), 110-123.

Choi, Y.M., Zhang, L. (2015). "Student Perspectives on Fabrication Methods and Design Outcomes" Archives of Design Research. 28(4), 49-61.

Choi, Y.M. (2015). "Utilizing End User Input in Early Product Development." Procedia Manufacturing. 3(1), 2244-2250.

Choi, Y.M. (2015). "Comparison of Grip and Pinch Strength in Adults with Dexterity Limitations to Normative Values." Procedia Manufacturing . 3(1), 5326-5333.

Choi, Y.M., Eiring, S., Ghovanloo, M. (2015). "Privacy in Medication Adherence and Personal Emergency Response Systems" International Journal of Design and Society. 8(2), 17-23.

Choi, Y.M. (2014). "The Costs and Benefits of User Input in the Design Process: A Practical Guide for Assistive Technology Device" Archives of Design Research. 27(3), 17-35.

Conference Proceedings

Rosen, D. and Choi, YM. (2022). Generative Design of Cyber-Physical-Human System Families: Concepts and Research Issues. International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (IDETC-CIE 2022). St. Louis, Missouri. August 14-17, 2022.

Choi, Y.M., Wilson, W., Jones, B., Dubose, J., Vickers, K. (2022). “Development of Assistive Technologies to Address the Needs of Individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment in the Pursuit of Independent Living” 24th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education (E&PDE 2022). Sept 8-9, 2022. London, UK.

Chen, K. Choi, Y.M. (2022). “A Comparison of Laboratory and Synchronous Remote Usability Testing Methods Using AR” 24th International Conference on Human Computer Interaction (HCII 2022). June 26-July 1, 2022.

Fischer, K., Choi, Y.M. (2022). “Integrating electromyography sensors in tangible augmented reality” 24th International Conference on Human Computer Interaction (HCII 2022). June 26-July 1, 2022.

Kim, T., & Choi, Y. M. (2022). A Comparison of Laboratory and Synchronous Remote Usability Testing Methods Using AR. In International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (pp. 252-263). Springer, Cham

Choi, Y.M., Wilson, W. (2022). “Iterative Prototyping & Testing In The Development Of A Reliable And User-Friendly Dispensing Device For Medical Consumables.” International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics. New York, July 24-28. Awarded Best Paper.

Wilson, W., Han, X., Choi, Y.M. (2021). “The Adaptation of Traditional Chinese Wood Joinery Techniques to CNC Manufacturing.” International Symposium on Precision Engineering and Sustainable Manufacturing (PRESM2021). Jeju, South Korea. July 21-23.

Choi, Y.M., Wilson, W., Lin, A. (2021). “A Case Study in the Concept Development for a Novel Arterial-Based Hemodialysis Approach.” International Symposium on Precision Engineering and Sustainable Manufacturing (PRESM2021). Jeju, South Korea. July 21-23.

Harper, A., Wilson, W., & Choi, Y. M. (2021, July). Development of a Simplified Insulin Pump Interface for Improved User Interaction. In International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (pp. 184-191). Springer, Cham.

Kim, T., Arconada-Alvarez, S., & Choi, Y. M. (2021, July). Challenges and Workarounds of Conducting Augmented Reality Usability Tests Remotely a Case Study. In International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (pp. 63-71). Springer, Cham.

Choi, Y.M., Wilson, W. (2021). “Managing Remote/Distance Class Instruction Working with Industry/Institutional Sponsors for Robust Educational Experiences.” 23rd International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education (E&PDE). Herning, Denmark. September 9-10, 2021.

Rosen, D., Choi, YM. (2021). “Extending Product Family Design Methods to Product-Service-System Family Design.” 23rd International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED). Gothenburg, Sweden. August 16-20, 2021.

Choi, Y.M. (2021). “Assessing Wireless Assistive Product Usability With Mixed Reality Technologies.” State of Technology Forum 2021, Wireless Inclusive RERC (Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center). Atlanta, Ga, March 23-24, 2021.

Jain, K., Choi, Y.M. (2020). “Authoring Interactions for Tangible Augmented Reality.” HCI International. Copenhagen, Denmark. July 19-24, 2020.

Wilson, W., Choi, Y. M. (2020, July). Leveraging Design Competitions to Enhance Learning Goals and Student Motivation Within a Studio Project. In International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (pp. 255-260). Springer, Cham.

Kangisser S.J., Choi Y.M. (2020) The Role of Building Construction Project Planning in Accommodating Ergonomic Considerations of the Aging Workforce. In: Goossens R., Murata A. (eds) Advances in Social and Occupational Ergonomics. AHFE 2019. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 970. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20145-6_2

Jain, K, Choi, Y.M. (2019) " Building Tangible Augmented Reality Models for Use in Product Development." Proceedings of the Design Society: International Conference on Engineering Design, 1(1), 1913-1922. doi:10.1017/dsi.2019.197

Wilson, W. and Choi, Y.M., 2018, July. A Multi-disciplinary Approach to Design in Education Applied to Medical Problems. In International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (pp. 81-91). Springer, Cham.

Choi, Y.M. (2018). Learning Volume and Structure: Form or Function First. 12th International Conference on Design Principles and Practices. March 5-7, 2018. Barcelona, Spain.

Wilson, W., Choi. Y.M., Purdy, T. (2018). Introducing Digital Fabrication to Early Year Design Students. 12th International Conference on Design Principles and Practices. March 5-7, 2018. Barcelona, Spain.

Ray, Samantak, Y.M. Choi. "Employing design representations for user-feedback in the product design lifecycle." DS 87-4 Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED 17) Vol 4: Design Methods and Tools, Vancouver, Canada, 21-25.08. 2017. 2017.

Choi, Y. M. (2017, July). Challenges to Teaching Empathy in Design. In International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (pp. 3-12). Springer, Cham.

Wilson, W., Choi, Y.M., Jones, B. (2016). Teaching Universal Design in the Early Stages of a Design Curriculum: Involving End Users in a Student Project. Universal Design 2016. York, UK. August 21-24, 2016.

Elliyoun. O., Choi, Y.M. (2016). "Design and Evaluation of a Universally Accessible Academic Course Search Portal", pp. 351-359. In Di Bucchianico, G., Kercher, P. (Eds.), Advances in Design for Inclusion. Proceedings of the AHFE 2016 International Conference on Design for Inclusion, Orlando, FL, USA, July 27-31, 2016, Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing (Vol. 500). Springer.

Joshi, T., Choi, Y.M. (2016). "Designing Accessible Course Registration for Users with Visual Impairments", pp. 481-493. In Soares, M., Christianne, F., Ahram, Z. (Eds.), Advances in Ergonomics Modeling, Usability & Special Populations. Proceedings of the AHFE 2016 International Conference on Design for Inclusion, Orlando, FL, USA, July 27-31, 2016, Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing (Vol. 486). Springer.

Wu, X., Choi, Y. M., Fenlason, C. (2015). Utilizing Smart Phones to Improve the Effectiveness of University Students' Collaborative Work. In DS82: Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education (E&PDE15), Great Expectations: Design Teaching, Research & Enterprise. Loughborough, UK, September 3-4, 2015.

Choi, Y.M., Mittal, S. (2015). "Exploring Benefits of Using Augmented Reality for Usability" In DS 90-4 Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED 15) Vol 4: Design for X, Design to X, pp. 101-110. Milan, Italy, July 27-30, 2015.

Wu, X., Choi, Y.M., Ghovanloo, M. (2015). "Design and Fabricate Neckwear to Improve the Elderly Patients' Medical Compliance", pp. 222-234. In J. Zhou, G. Salvendy (Eds.), Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population: Design for Everyday Life. First International Conference, ITAP 2015 Held as Part of HCI International 2015, Los Angeles, CA, USA, August 2-7, 2015, Proceedings (Vol. 9194). Springer.

Zhang, X., Choi, Y.M. (2015). "Applying Tangible Augmented Reality in Usability Evaluation." pp. 88-94. In R. Shumaker & S. Lackey (Eds.), Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality. 17th International Conference, HCI International 2015, Los Angeles, CA, USA, August 2-7, 2015, Proceedings (Vol. 9179). Springer.

Yang, T., Choi, Y.M. (2015). "Study on The Design Characteristics of Head Mounted Displays (HMD) For Use in Guided Repair and Maintenance". pp. 535-543. In R. Shumaker & S. Lackey (Eds.), Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality. 17th International Conference, HCI International 2015, Los Angeles, CA, USA, August 2-7, 2015, Proceedings (Vol. 9179). Springer.

Zhang, L., Choi, Y. M. (2015). " A Study the Interactive Application in Aquarium Exhibit." pp. 549-559. In M. Kurosu (Ed.), Human-Computer Interaction: Users and Contexts. 17th International Conference, HCI International 2015, Los Angeles, CA, USA, August 2-7, 2015, Proceedings (Vol. 9171). Springer.

Li, M., Choi, Y.M. (2015). "An Exploration of Mobile Collaborative Authoring Solutions". pp. 97-105. In P. Zaphiris, A. Ioannou (Eds.), Learning and Collaboration Technologies. Second International Conference, LCT 2015, Held as Part of HCI International 2015, Los Angeles, CA, USA, August 2-7, 2015, Proceedings (Vol. 9192). Springer.

Li, J., Choi, Y.M. (2015). "Comparing and Exploring New Text Entry and Edit Methods for Smart TV " pp. 680-683. In C. Stephanidis (Ed.), HCI International 2015 - Posters' Extended Abstracts. International Conference, HCI International 2015, Los Angeles, CA, USA, August 2-7, 2015, Proceedings (Vol. 529). Springer.

Wu, X., Choi, Y.M. (2014). Testing the cognitive load of gesture interaction on drivers when performing tertiary tasks. In N. Stanton, S. Landry, G. Bucchianico, A. Vallicelli(Eds.), Advances in Human Aspects of Transportation Part 1, pp. 575-581. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2014). Krakow, Poland, July 19-23, 2014.

Purdy, T. G., Choi, Y. M. (2014, April). Enhancing augmented reality for use in product design. In CHI'14 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems. pp. 1303-1308. ACM.

Zhang, L., Choi, Y.M. (2014). Study of Fabrication Methods and Design Outcomes. International Conference on Design Principles and Practices. Vancouver, Canada, January 16-18, 2014.

Eiring, S., Choi, Y.M., Ghovanloo, M. (2014). Privacy in Medication Adherence and Personal Emergency Response Systems. International Conference on Design Principles and Practices. Vancouver, Canada, January 16-18, 2014.

Gonzalez, E. T., Jones, A. M., Harley, L. R., Burnham, D., Choi, Y. M., Fain, W. B., & Ghovanloo, M. (2014). Older Adults’ Perceptions of a Neckwear Health Technology. In Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting (Vol. 58, No. 1, pp. 1815-1819). SAGE Publications.

Journal Publications

  • Editorial Review Board, Journal of User Experience, 2022
  • Editorial Review Board, Journal of Usability Studies, 2019–22

Grant Review Panelist

  • The University of Texas at San Antonio Limited Submission Program, 2021
  • NIDILRR (National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research), Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Information and Communication Technologies Access (RERC-ICTA) review panelist, 2019
  • NIDILRR (National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research), Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Universally Accessible Information Technology (RERC-UAIT) review panelist, 2018
  • NSF/NIH (National Science Foundation/National Institutes of Health) Smart and Connected Health (SCH) review panelist, 2014

Journal Reviewer

  • Research in Engineering Design, 2021
  • International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 2020
  • Journal of User Experience, 2022
  • Journal of Usability Studies, 2019, 2020, 2021
  • Human Factors, 2019
  • Applied Ergonomics, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021
  • Assistive Technology, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
  • Journal of Orthopedic Research & Physiotherapy, 2015
  • Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development (JRRD), 2013
  • Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, 2019

Conference Reviewer

  • DESIGN Conference Scientific Advisory Board, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2022
  • CWUAAT (Cambridge Workshop on Universal Access and Assistive Technology), 2018
  • E&PDE (Engineering and Product Design Education Conference), 2015, 2016, 2017
  • PETRA (International Conference on Pervasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments), 2015
  • AHFE (International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics), Scientific Advisory Board for Interdisciplinary Practice in Industrial Design, 2019

Conference Committees

  • AHFE 2018 (International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics), Interdisciplinary Practice in Industrial Design Track Co-Chair
  • DEWS 2017 (Asia - Design Engineering Workshop), Program Committee
  • 1st International Conference on Interdisciplinary Practice in Industrial Design (IPID), IPID Track Advisory Member, Innovation in Interdisciplinary Education session chair: 2017
  • AHFE 2015 (International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics), Design and Applied Anthropometry Track Co-Chair
  • UKC 2013 (US-Korea Conference on Science, Technology and Entrepreneurship), Industrial Engineering & Management Science, Technical group chair
  • ICED13 (International Conference on Engineering Design), Asian Liaison Committee