Min Kyung Park
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Min Kyung Park is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of food science, sensory evaluation, and human-robot interaction. Her work primarily explores how automation and robotics influence consumer perceptions, emotional responses, and sensory experiences in the food industry. Park’s most cited study, “Robot versus human barista” (2023, 10 citations), is a landmark investigation that compared volatile compound profiles, consumer acceptance, and emotional responses to coffee brewed by a robot versus a human barista. Using advanced gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) alongside sensory and emotional testing, her research revealed nuanced differences in how technology affects not only the chemical composition of food but also the psychological and affective dimensions of consumption. This work has significant implications for the growing trend of automation in food service, challenging assumptions about consumer resistance to robot-prepared products. Park’s contributions are vital for understanding how to design food technologies that maintain sensory quality while fostering positive consumer engagement, making her a key voice in the future of food science and human-centered automation.
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