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About
Nungduk Yun is an emerging researcher whose work sits at the intersection of human-computer interaction, telepresence technology, and social robotics. With a focused research agenda centered on how people experience and relate to remote communication technologies, Yun investigates the psychological and perceptual dimensions of telepresence systems — particularly how different forms of physical embodiment shape users' sense of presence and feelings of anthropomorphism. Yun's most notable contributions explore the comparative impact of telepresence robots, such as the Beam robot, versus conventional smartphone-based video communication tools like Zoom and Skype. This research addresses timely questions about how the physical presence of a robotic avatar influences social connection and human-like attribution in ways that flat-screen alternatives may not. A follow-up study further investigates the specific design factors — including monitor presence and mobility — that drive these perceptual responses in users. Though still early in their academic career, with citations accumulating across both published works (totaling 7 citations), Yun's research addresses increasingly relevant questions as remote work, telepresence education, and social robotics continue to expand. Their contributions offer valuable insights for designers and developers seeking to create more socially meaningful remote communication experiences.
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