Bumsoo Kang

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

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Bumsoo Kang is a visionary researcher at the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW), with a deep focus on designing technology to bridge emotional and physical distances in family relationships. His work critically examines how remote communication tools, while ubiquitous, often fail to replicate the richness of co-located living. In his highly influential paper, *"My Being to Your Place, Your Being to My Place"* (2018, 26 citations), Kang introduced the concept of "melded space," envisioning systems that allow separated family members to share not just a conversation, but a continuous, ambient sense of presence. Building on this foundation, his more recent work, *"AI-driven Family Interaction Over Melded Space and Time"* (2023, 10 citations), identifies a critical flaw in current technology: users are often "locked in a frame"—constrained by a single interaction mode, time, or context. Kang’s major contribution lies in proposing AI-driven systems that dynamically adapt to the fluid, asynchronous rhythms of family life, enabling more natural and empathetic connections. His research is pioneering the next generation of intimate, long-distance communication, challenging designers to move beyond simple video calls toward truly shared, adaptive experiences.