Min Namkoong

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Min Namkoong is a rising scholar at the intersection of human-computer interaction and prosocial behavior, whose work explores how artificial intelligence can shape charitable giving. Her most-cited study, "Effect of Gratitude Expression of AI Chatbot on Willingness to Donate" (2023, 20 citations), investigates a novel psychological mechanism: when AI chatbots express gratitude during fundraising campaigns, they significantly boost recipients' willingness to donate. Namkoong demonstrates that this effect operates through two key mediators—self-efficacy and social worth—revealing that gratitude from non-human agents can enhance donors' sense of personal capability and perceived value to society. This research bridges AI ethics, behavioral economics, and social psychology, offering practical insights for nonprofit organizations leveraging conversational agents. While her citation count reflects her early-career stage, the work's timeliness and interdisciplinary relevance signal strong potential for growth. Namkoong’s contributions are particularly notable for humanizing AI interactions, showing that even synthetic gratitude can trigger authentic human generosity. Her findings challenge assumptions about machine-human emotional reciprocity and open new avenues for designing ethically-aware AI systems that foster social good.