Soyoung Jung

Sungkyunkwan University, Dong-A University

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Soyoung Jung explores the intersection of human psychology and technology, focusing on human-robot interaction (HRI), personality-driven design, and the adoption of smart home devices. Her foundational work, "Personality and facial expressions in human-robot interaction" (2012, 15 citations), investigates how extroverted and introverted personalities influence preferences for robotic facial expressions, laying groundwork for personalized robotic interfaces. More recently, her 2025 study "Sociable robots or focused speakers?" (6 citations) examines how communication style and embodiment type—whether a robot is sociable or task-focused—transform customer experiences and drive smart home adoption. Jung’s research bridges personality psychology and engineering, offering practical insights for designing robots and AI that resonate with diverse users. Her contributions are particularly notable for advancing user-centered design in emerging technologies, with implications for consumer electronics and service robotics. As a researcher, she continues to shape how we understand and optimize human-machine relationships, making her work essential for students and scholars in HRI, UX design, and technology adoption studies.