Jiyeon Seo
Research Areas
Biography
I am currently a third-year Ph.D. candidate in Information at the University of Michigan. I study how AI mediates, represents, and acts on behalf of people in social and collaborative interaction. Grounded in the belief that strong human relationships enhance quality of life, I design and deploy systems to examine how AI agents reshape communication, social relationships, and well-being. Drawing on communication and social scientific perspectives, I employ a range of qualitative and design methodologies.
Pronouns
She/her/hers
Areas of interest
HCI, Computer-Mediated Communication, 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)
