Hyung Nam Kim

Bio

Hyung Nam Kim, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at NC A&T State University. Dr. Kim has a deep commitment to creating technology that bridges usability, safety, and accessibility gaps, empowering everyone, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. Dr. Kim's scholarly background spans Engineering Psychology, Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Safety, Education, and Healthcare. By integrating these disciplines, Dr. Kim's recent research focuses on developing innovative, user-centered solutions to address the specific needs of individuals with varying abilities and disabilities. By adopting Universal Design principles, Dr. Kim strives to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion in technology design, enabling everyone to fully utilize mainstream and assistive technologies, ultimately enhancing their quality of life. Research Assistant Position: https://hnkim25.wixsite.com/hnkim

Recent Publications

• Hyung Nam Kim (2023). (Digital Privacy of Smartphone Camera-based Assistive Technology for Users with Visual Disabilities). (1) 10, pp. 66-84 (https://doi.org/10.1504/IJHFE.2022.10051733). International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics.
• Henry Washington, Steven Jiang, Lauren Davis, Hyung Kim (2023). (Examining local food deserts using visual analytics). In Christine Leitner, Jens Neuhüttler, Clara Bassano and Debra Satterfield (eds), (The Human Side of Service Engineering) 108, AHFE International, USA..
• Hyung Nam Kim (2023). (Facial Expressions of Emotions by People with Visual Impairment and Blindness via Video Conferencing). pp. https://doi.org/10.1177/02646196231163491. British Journal of Visual Impairment.
• Hyung Kim, Shaniah Taylor (2022). (Differences of People with Visual Disabilities in the Perceived Intensity of Emotion Inferred from Speech of Sighted People in Online Communication Settings). pp. https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2022.2114555. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology.
• Hyung Nam Kim, Sam Sutharson (2022). (Individual Differences in Spontaneous Facial Expressions in People with Visual Impairment and Blindness). pp. https://doi.org/10.1177/02646196211070927. British Journal of Visual Impairment.
• Hyung Kim (2022). (Loneliness in the Aging Population with Visual Disabilities). pp. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/223463. Journal of Technology & Persons with Disabilities.
• Hyung Kim (2022). (The Frequency of Facial Action Units Engaged in Expressing Emotions in People with Visual Disabilities via Cloud-Based Video Communication). pp. https://doi.org/10.1080/1463922X.2022.2081374. Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science.
• Hyung Kim (2022). (User Experience of Assistive Apps among People with Visual Disabilities). pp. https://doi.org/10.3233/tad-220377. Technology and Disability.
• Hyung Nam Kim (2021). (Characteristics of Technology Adoption by Older Adults with Visual Disabilities). (13) 37, pp. 1256-1268. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction.
• Hyung Nam Kim, Sam Sutharson (2021). (Concerns and Needs of Research Participants with Visual Disabilities amid the COVID-19 Pandemic). pp. https://doi.org/10.1080/1463922X.2021.1940351. Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science.
• Hyung Nam Kim, Sam Sutharson (2021). (Emotional Valence and Arousal Induced by Auditory Stimulus in People with Visual Impairment). pp. https://doi.org/10.1177/02646196211042257. British Journal of Visual Impairment.
• Hyung Kim (2021). (Guidance for Best Practices for Research Involving Participants with Visual Disabilities). pp. https://doi.org/10.1177/10648046211058248. Ergonomics in Design.
• Hyung Nam Kim, Sam Sutharson (2021). (Individual Differences in Emotional Intelligence Skills of People with Visual Disabilities and Loneliness amid the COVID-19 Pandemic). pp. https://doi.org/10.1177/02646196211013860. British Journal of Visual Impairment.
• Hyung Nam Kim (2021). (Older Adults with Visual Disabilities and Fear of Falling Associated with Activities of Daily Living). (1) 8, pp. 64-84. International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics.
• Hyung Kim (2020). (Ambient intelligence: Placement of Kinect sensors in the home of older adults with visual disabilities). (4) 32, pp. 271-283. Technology and Disability.
• Hyung Kim (2020). (Information and Communications Technology and Education Customized for Fathers of Preterm Infants). (2) 39, pp. 66-74. Neonatal Network®: The Journal of Neonatal Nursing.
• Hyung Kim, B Oumarou (2020). (User Requirement Analysis for Smart Voice Technology for Older Adults with Visual Impairments). 10.1080/10447318.2020.1768676, International Journal of Human Computer Interaction.
• Hyung Nam Kim (2019). (A Conceptual Framework for Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering and Nursing Health Informatics). 74, pp. 91-93. Nurse Education Today.
• Hyung Kim, Thurmon Lockhart (2019). (Fall Risk in Older Adults Transitioning Between Different Flooring Materials). (1) 24, pp. 8. Sci.
• Hyung Kim (2019). (Mobile Health Technology Accessible to People with Visual Impairments). 7, pp. 22-34. Journal of Technology & Persons with Disabilities.
• Hyung Kim (2018). (Social support provision: Perspective of fathers with preterm infants). 39, pp. 44-48. Journal of Pediatric Nursing: Nursing Care of Children and Families.
• Janetta Brown, Hyung Kim (2018). (Usability of Alzheimer's mHealth Applications). (1) 11, pp. 31-42. Journal of Best Practices in Health Professions Diversity: Research, Education, and Policy.
• Hyung Kim (2018). (User Experience of Mainstream and Assistive Technologies for People with Visual Impairments). (3) 30, pp. 127-133. Technology and Disability.
• Hyung Kim (2017). (Understanding of How Older Adults with Low Vision Obtain, Process, and Understand Health Information and Services). (1) 44, pp. 70-78. Informatics for Health and Social Care.
• C Garfiled, Y Lee, Hyung Kim, J Rutsohn, K Yasmin, B Mustanski, D Mohr (2016). (Supporting Parents of Premature Infants Transitioning from the NICU to Home: A Pilot Randomized Control Trial of a Smartphone Application). (2) 4, pp. 131-137. Internet Interventions.
• Hyung Kim, Tami Wyatt, Xueping Li, Mark Garylord (2016). (Use of Social Media by Fathers of Premature Infants). (4) 30, pp. 359-366. Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing.
• Hyung Kim, C., Garfield, Y., Lee (2015). (Paternal and Maternal Information and Communication Technology Usage as Their Very Low Birth Weight Infants Transition Home From the NICU). (1) 31, pp. 44-54. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction.
• Hyung Kim, Tonya Smith-Jackson, B Kleiner (2014). (Accessible haptic user interface design approach for users with visual impairment). (4) 13, pp. 415-437. Universal Access in the Information Society.
• Hyung Kim, Tonya Smith-Jackson, J Terpenny (2014). (Haptic perception of users with low vision and their needs in haptic-incorporated user interfaces). (3) 9, pp. 195-208. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology.
• C Garfield, Y Lee, Hyung Kim (2014). (Paternal and Maternal Concerns for Their Very Low-Birth-Weight Infants Transitioning From the NICU to Home). (4) 28, pp. 305-312. The Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing.
• Hyung Kim, Tonya Smith-Jackson, C Nam (2013). (Elicitation of haptic user interface needs of people with low vision). (7) 29, pp. 488-500. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction.
• Hyung Kim (2012). (Model of blogging structure for intercultural communication environments in higher education). (6) 20, pp. 533-546. Interactive Learning Environments.
• Tonya Smith-Jackson, S., Artis, Y., Hung, Hyung Kim, C Hughes, B Kleiner, A Nolden (2011). (Safety critical incidents and small construction contractors: A prospective study). (Suppl 1-M5) 3, pp. 39-47. The Open Occupational Health and Safety Journal.
• Hyung Kim, Tonya Smith-Jackson, J Bohn (2011). (Younger and older adults with low vision have similar haptic capabilities and needs in 3D virtual navigation). (2) 10, pp. 72-89. Gerontechnology.
• Hyung Kim (2008). (The phenomenon of blogs and theoretical model of blog use in educational contexts). (3) 51, pp. 1342-1352. Computers & Education.