kim_cv_2023.pdfYou-Jin Kim
Elings Hall 2005, Building 266, UCSB, Santa Barbara, CA 93106
PHONE: +1 (919) 590-5002 E-MAIL: yujnkm@enginnering.ucsb.edu
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara
Doctor of Philosophy (STEM PhD) in Media Arts and Technology
Main research topics: Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality, and HCI
Santa Barbara, CA
2018 – Present
Duke University
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Computational Media, Information Science
Durham, NC
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art and Technology Studies, Game Development
Chicago, IL
Experience
Graduate Researcher
UC Santa Barbara - Department of Computer Science - Four Eyes Lab
Santa Barbara, CA
September 2018 – Present
Teaching Associate
UC Santa Barbara - ART 22 - Computer Programming For Arts
Santa Barbara, CA
2022
Teaching Associate
UC Santa Barbara - INT 93 - Research in STEM: HCI
Santa Barbara, CA
2021
PhD Research Intern
Nokia Bell Labs - Experiments in Art and Technology (E.A.T.)
Murray Hill, NJ
June 2021 - September 2021
PhD Research Intern
Microsoft Research - Perception and Interaction Group
Redmond, WA
June 2019 - September 2019
Graduate Research Assistant
Duke University - ISS Interactive Systems - S1 Speculative Sensation Lab
Durham, NC
January 2015 - May 2016
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Duke University - Duke Pratt School of Engineering
Durham, NC
January 2015 - May 2016
Civil Affairs Specialist-5
Department of the Army Inspector General’s Office
NA
December 2013 - November 2014
Volunteer Experience
Research Mentorship Program (RMP)
UC Santa Barbara - Summer Sessions
Santa Barbara, CA
June 2020 – Present
Mentoring Unity for Virtual Reality Research
UC Santa Barbara - Computer Science
Santa Barbara, CA
March 2020– Present
Sustainable Technology Repair Initiative Mentor
Tech Consultation and Diagnosis (STRI)
UC Santa Barbara - Blum Center for Sustainable Development
Santa Barbara, CA
March 2019– Present
UCSB MAT Student Representatives
UC Santa Barbara - Media Arts and Technology
Santa Barbara, CA
March 2021 – August 2022
UCSB Graduate Student Ambassador (2019 - 2020)
UC Santa Barbara - Graduate Division
Santa Barbara, CA
September 2019 – June 2020
Certificate
Certificate in Human Subjects Research
CITI Program
Credential ID: 47354741
Issued February 2022
Certificate in Human Subjects Research
Office of Research, University of California
Credential ID: COMS-HO-TO-004
Issued October 2019
Certificate in Information Science (ISS)
Duke University Graduate School
Credential ID: NA
Issued May 2016
Certificate in College Teaching (CCT)
Duke University Graduate School
Credential ID: NA
Issued April 2016
Skill
Design and Modeling
3ds Max | Maya | Blender | SketchUp | Cheetah3D | SolidWorks
Development Platform and Data Analytics
Unity | C# | Python | OpenGL | WebGL | Babylon.js | R | SPSS | MATLAB | Tableau
Rapid Prototyping and Fabrication
Laser Cutting | CNC | 3D Printing | Arduino | Processing | Max/MSP | Unit Testing | Soft Robotic
Fluent in English, Korean, and Japanese
I enjoy researching in my office space at Four Eyes Lab, overlooking the beautiful Santa Barbara coastline.
© You-Jin Kim
Santa Barbara