UNAI 2025
workshop at ISMAR
Maxim Bakaev got his PhD degree in Software Engineering in 2012. He currently works as an Associate Professor and Department Head of the Data Collection and Processing Systems department of Novosibirsk State Technical University (NSTU), Russia. Previously, he received his Master Degree in Digital Design from Kyungsung University, South Korea. His research interests include Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Human-AI Interaction, Information Systems, Human Information Processing, Data Quality, Kansei Engineering, User Interfaces, Universal Design.
He also served as a reviewer for several international conferences and journals, including CHI, TheWebConf, International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, Expert Systems with Applications, Behavioral Sciences, etc. In 2016, he received the Novosibirsk City award in science and innovations to a “Best young researcher in higher education institutions”. Under his supervision, over 30 Master and Bachelor students graduated.
Maxim Bakaev got his PhD degree in Software Engineering in 2012. He currently works as an Associate Professor and Department Head of the Data Collection and Processing Systems department of Novosibirsk State Technical University (NSTU), Russia. Previously, he received his Master Degree in Digital Design from Kyungsung University, South Korea. His research interests include Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Human-AI Interaction, Information Systems, Human Information Processing, Data Quality, Kansei Engineering, User Interfaces, Universal Design.
He also served as a reviewer for several international conferences and journals, including CHI, TheWebConf, International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, Expert Systems with Applications, Behavioral Sciences, etc. In 2016, he received the Novosibirsk City award in science and innovations to a “Best young researcher in higher education institutions”. Under his supervision, over 30 Master and Bachelor students graduated.
Hong-In Cheng received his Ph.D. from Iowa State University in 2002 and has been a professor at Kyungsung University since 2003. He is an expert in ergonomics, and he has served as a board member and vice president of the Ergonomics Society of Korea. His current activities include serving on the editorial board of the society's academic journal and other related journals. He has also worked as an expert reviewer for ICT/SW (UI/UX) technology evaluations for the Korean government. His research has recently expanded into the field of occupational safety and health.
Hong-In Cheng received his Ph.D. from Iowa State University in 2002 and has been a professor at Kyungsung University since 2003. He is an expert in ergonomics, and he has served as a board member and vice president of the Ergonomics Society of Korea. His current activities include serving on the editorial board of the society's academic journal and other related journals. He has also worked as an expert reviewer for ICT/SW (UI/UX) technology evaluations for the Korean government. His research has recently expanded into the field of occupational safety and health.
Kyungdoh Kim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Data Engineering at Hongik University in Seoul, South Korea. He earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University. His primary research interests lie in human-computer interaction, focusing on usability interface design and engineering, menu design, and product design. He leads the UX Lab, which conducts research aimed at enhancing user experience (UX). The lab's projects include improving user experiences in metaverse systems, developing virtual reality environments using head-mounted displays (HMDs), and designing user interfaces that enhance usability.
Kyungdoh Kim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Data Engineering at Hongik University in Seoul, South Korea. He earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University. His primary research interests lie in human-computer interaction, focusing on usability interface design and engineering, menu design, and product design. He leads the UX Lab, which conducts research aimed at enhancing user experience (UX). The lab's projects include improving user experiences in metaverse systems, developing virtual reality environments using head-mounted displays (HMDs), and designing user interfaces that enhance usability.
Gyu Hyun Kwon is a Professor at the Graduate School of Technology & Innovation Management at Hanyang University. In Addition, he also serves as Deputy Director of the Hanyang Institute of Entrepreneurship. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, and both his B.S. and M.S. in Industrial Engineering from KAIST.
His research interests include human-computer interaction (HCI), cognitive systems engineering, and collaborative systems in virtual environments. He has led international collaborative research projects, notably the development of VR technologies for executive function assessment in partnership with French research teams. Professor Kwon is particularly interested in the dynamics of collaboration among diverse agents in virtual spaces and has served as a workshop organizer at major HCI conferences.
Professor Kwon’s academic and professional activities include value-driven innovation, digital service innovation, and the design of human-AI collaborative systems. He has overseen more than 30 government and industry-academic research projects and has received recognition such as the IF Design Award in the UX category.
Gyu Hyun Kwon is a Professor at the Graduate School of Technology & Innovation Management at Hanyang University. In Addition, he also serves as Deputy Director of the Hanyang Institute of Entrepreneurship. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, and both his B.S. and M.S. in Industrial Engineering from KAIST.
His research interests include human-computer interaction (HCI), cognitive systems engineering, and collaborative systems in virtual environments. He has led international collaborative research projects, notably the development of VR technologies for executive function assessment in partnership with French research teams. Professor Kwon is particularly interested in the dynamics of collaboration among diverse agents in virtual spaces and has served as a workshop organizer at major HCI conferences.
Professor Kwon’s academic and professional activities include value-driven innovation, digital service innovation, and the design of human-AI collaborative systems. He has overseen more than 30 government and industry-academic research projects and has received recognition such as the IF Design Award in the UX category.
Olga Razumnikova got her Dr.-Habil. degree in Psychophysiology in 2003. She has developed several cognitive training programs for senior people to promote cognitive reserves in older age. She served as Chair for Symposium “Compensatory resources of the brain in health and disease” (2019) and for "Cognitive-behavioral rehabilitation: clinical and socio-demographic aspects" (2025) , Section Chair for “Dynamics of cognitive systems” within the National Congress on Cognitive Research (2020), etc. She also serves as reviewing expert for the Russian Foundation for Basic Research and several scientific journals, such as Human Physiology, Experimental Psychology, etc. Her work was awarded as “The Best Research of NSTU” in 2016. She has been the advisor to over 10 PhD students.
Olga Razumnikova got her Dr.-Habil. degree in Psychophysiology in 2003. She has developed several cognitive training programs for senior people to promote cognitive reserves in older age. She served as Chair for Symposium “Compensatory resources of the brain in health and disease” (2019) and for "Cognitive-behavioral rehabilitation: clinical and socio-demographic aspects" (2025) , Section Chair for “Dynamics of cognitive systems” within the National Congress on Cognitive Research (2020), etc. She also serves as reviewing expert for the Russian Foundation for Basic Research and several scientific journals, such as Human Physiology, Experimental Psychology, etc. Her work was awarded as “The Best Research of NSTU” in 2016. She has been the advisor to over 10 PhD students.