Research

Emerging media technologies are revolutionizing the way we interact with and consume digital content. Within this dynamic landscape, the Media Computing Lab (MCL) explores several key areas of interest, including multimodal media, content created by synthetic media (e.g., AI-enabled deepfakes), Mixed Reality (MR), and computational content analysis. Our primary focus lies in the domains of health and risk, with a particular emphasis on the emotional dimensions: 🥰😀😆😡🙁😰

Our mission is to push the boundaries of media technology, bridging the realms of AI and creative expression to redefine how we interact with and understand the digital world for healthier communities. We are committed to preventing negative social impacts and promoting social good by developing safeguards against (health) misinformation and misuse of technology, particularly in critical areas such as healthcare. At the MCL, our research is not just about innovation; it's about shaping a safer, more informed, resilient, and healthier society. We approach this issue by using online survey, experiment, and computational analysis. I am happy to collaborate with scholars/students in diverse fields whoever share common research interests.

Emerging media technologies are revolutionizing the way we interact with and consume digital content. Within this dynamic landscape, the Media Computing Lab (MCL) explores several key areas of interest, including multimodal media, content created by synthetic media (e.g., AI-enabled deepfakes), Mixed Reality (MR), and computational content analysis. Our primary focus lies in the domains of health and risk, with a particular emphasis on the emotional dimensions: 🥰😀😆😡🙁😰

Our mission is to push the boundaries of media technology, bridging the realms of AI and creative expression to redefine how we interact with and understand the digital world for healthier communities. We are committed to preventing negative social impacts and promoting social good by developing safeguards against (health) misinformation and misuse of technology, particularly in critical areas such as healthcare. At the MCL, our research is not just about innovation; it's about shaping a safer, more informed, resilient, and healthier society. We approach this issue by using online survey, experiment, and computational analysis. I am happy to collaborate with scholars/students in diverse fields whoever share common research interests.

The Dark Side of Synthetic Media 

The Dark Side of Synthetic Media 

The Dark Side of Synthetic Media 

Research projects relate to this agenda aims to investigate the multifaceted challenges posed by synthetic media, including deepfakes. Those include examining methods for detection and authentication while assessing their psychological and societal impact. It also aims to advance information verification techniques, anticipate future trends, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration to build long-term societal resilience against the potential negative consequences of synthetic media.

Emerging Media (MR, AI) and Health

Emerging Media (MR, AI) and Health

Emerging Media (MR, AI) and Health

Research projects under this theme are centered on investigating the intersection of cutting-edge technologies, specifically MR and AI, with the field of healthcare. This agenda encompasses several key areas of exploration, including the development of MR-based medical interventions, AI-driven diagnostics strategies, and the evaluation of the impact of these technologies on psychological and behavioral outcomes. Ultimately, this research agenda strives to pave the way for a technologically advanced and ethically sound healthcare landscape, where emerging media technologies play a pivotal role in improving health and well-being.

Emotional Communication and Affective Computing

Research projects under this theme are dedicated to exploring the pivotal role of discrete emotions in interactive media interfaces and developing automatic tools to recognize emotions, particularly in the context of information dissemination, such as visual information. This agenda delves into the nuanced ways in which discrete emotions are conveyed and experienced in digital interactions and (un)verified content to foster healthier societies. By bridging the gap between emotions, technology, and information, this agenda aims to enhance our understanding of the emotional dynamics in the digital realm.

Emotional Communication and Affective Computing

Support

Support

Support

Media Computing Lab research is supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea, Sungkyun AI Research Institute at Sungkyunkwan University, and other affiliated institutions (University of Connecticut, Northwestern University, University of Amsterdam, Brigham Young University) across the world.

Department of Media and Communication, Sungkyunkwan University

Faculty Hall, Room #40316 

25-2, Sungkyunkwan-ro, Jongno-gu

Seoul, Republic of Korea,  03063

Department of Media and Communication

Sungkyunkwan University

Faculty Hall, Room #40316 

25-2, Sungkyunkwan-ro, Jongno-gu

Seoul, Republic of Korea,  03063

Emotional Communication and Affective Computing

Research projects under this theme are dedicated to exploring the pivotal role of discrete emotions in interactive media interfaces and developing automatic tools to recognize emotions, particularly in the context of information dissemination, such as visual information. This agenda delves into the nuanced ways in which discrete emotions are conveyed and experienced in digital interactions and (un)verified content to foster healthier societies. By bridging the gap between emotions, technology, and information, this agenda aims to enhance our understanding of the emotional dynamics in the digital realm.