Soojeong Yoo

Brief biography
Soojeong Yoo is a Research Fellow at the UCL Interaction Centre and a member of the Wellcome/EPSRC Centre for Interventional and Surgical Sciences (WEISS). She is also in the honorary scholar at the University Sydney and Westmead Research and Education Network in Australia. Before joining UCL, she was an Associate Lecturer in Design and Health at Design Lab at the University of Sydney.
She was awarded her PhD at the University of Sydney, Australia, which investigated how the level of physical activity that can be captured during gameplay and how a long-term user model can be created for individual players, as a foundation for supporting the user in gaining personal informatics insights about their exertion as well as being used for personalisation and external recommendation for VR games. She also holds a B.Com (Hons) from the Human Interface Technology Laboratory (HIT Lab) Australia.
Research Interest
- Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
- Novel Technologies (AR/VR/MR)
- Health and Well-being
- User Centred Design
- Exertion Games
- User Modelling and Personlisation
Current Research
- Smartliver: AR for Laparoscopic Surgery Training
- CAL-Tutor: A Mixed Reality Platform for Training in Obstetric Sonography
- Visualisation Design for AR in Surgery
External Engagement
- Publicity Co-Chair for ACM Interactive Surfaces and Spaces Conference ACM ISS 2022
- LBW and Case Studies Chair for OZCHI2022
- Diversity, ECR and Students Chair for ACM SIGCHI Sydney Chapter
- Member of Computer Human Interaction Special Interest Group (CHISIG)
- Social Media and Communication Co-chair for MAB 2021
- Publicity and Social Media Co-Chair for CHIPLAY 2018 &2019
- Demo, Work in Progress, Posters Co-Chair for OZCHI 2019
Articles in Media
- COVID e-Gate combines contact tracing information, temperature screens link
- Fun and VR games in the workplace link
- University of Sydney design students 'hack' needle phobias link
- Australian Scientists Declare Virtual Reality Is Officially Considered Exercise (GIZMODO, UK)
- The Future is here (AJP, Australia)
Research Publications
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Soojeong Yoo, N Gulbransen-Diaz, C Parker, AP Wang | Designing Digital COVID-19 Screening: Insights and Deliberations | 2023 | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal article |
N Gulbransen-Diaz, Soojeong Yoo, AP Wang | Nurse, Give Me the News! Understanding Support for and Opposition to a COVID-19 Health Screening System | 2023 | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal article |
P Sulikowski, K Ryczko, I Bąk, Soojeong Yoo, T Zdziebko | Attempts to Attract Eyesight in E-Commerce May Have Negative Effects | 2022 | Sensors, Journal article |
Soojeong Yoo, Ann Blandford | Augmented Reality and Surgery: Human Factors, Challenges, and Future Steps | 2022 | 2022 IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces Abstracts and Workshops (VRW), Conference paper (text) |
M Birlo, PJE Edwards, Soojeong Yoo, B Dromey, F Vasconcelos, MJ Clarkson, D Stoyanov | CAL-Tutor: A HoloLens 2 Application for Training in Obstetric Sonography and User Motion Data Recording | 2022 | Journal of Imaging, Journal article |
R Bednarik, Ann Blandford, F Feng, A Huotarinen, M Iso-Mustajärvi, A Lee, F Nicolosi, Jeremy Opie, Soojeong Yoo, B Zheng | Integration of Human Factors in Surgery: Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Design, Development, and Evaluation of Surgical Technologies | 2022 | CHI '22: CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, Conference paper (text) |
P Gough, Soojeong Yoo, M Tomitsch, N Ahmadpour | Applying Bioaffordances through an Inquiry-Based Model: A Literature Review of Interactive Biodesign | 2021 | International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction, Journal article |
C Parker, Soojeong Yoo, W Jenek, Y Lee | Augmenting Space: The role of immersive technologies in future cities | 2021 | Interaction Design and Architecture(s), Journal article |
Soojeong Yoo, A Weatherall, G Wong, S Scott, M Menezes, N Wood, A Pillai, N Ahmadpour | Clinician perspective on VR Games for Managing Periprocedural Anxiety in Children | 2020 | 31st Australian Conference on Human-Computer-Interaction (OZCHI), Conference paper (text), UX Machines Pty Ltd, AUSTRALIA |
AG Pillai, N Ahmadpour, Soojeong Yoo, AB Kocaballi, S Pedell, Pandian VP Sermuga, S Suleri | Communicate, Critique and Co-create (CCC) Future Technologies through Design Fictions in VR Environment | 2020 | DIS '20: Designing Interactive Systems Conference 2020, Conference paper (text) |
Soojeong Yoo, P Gough, J Kay | Embedding a VR Game Studio in a Sedentary Workplace | 2020 | CHI '20: CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, Conference paper (text) |
Y Yao, C Parker, W Zhang, J Jeung, Soojeong Yoo | Exploring the use of drones for taking accessible selfies with elderly | 2020 | CEUR Workshop Proceedings, Conference paper (text) |
N Moore, Soojeong Yoo, P Poronnik, M Brown, N Ahmadpour | Exploring User Needs in the Development of a Virtual Reality–Based Advanced Life Support Training Platform: Exploratory Usability Study | 2020 | Working/Discussion Paper |
N Moore, Soojeong Yoo, P Poronnik, M Brown, N Ahmadpour | Exploring User Needs in the Development of a Virtual Reality-Based Advanced Life Support Training Platform: Exploratory Usability Study. | 2020 | JMIR Serious Games, Journal article |
Soojeong Yoo, S Kim, Y Lee | Learning by Doing: Evaluation of an Educational VR Application for the Care of Schizophrenic Patients | 2020 | CHI '20: CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, Conference paper (text), Honolulu, HI, USA |
C Parker, J Fredericks, Soojeong Yoo, M Hoggenmueller | "Let's take a selfie": Design Considerations for Public Selfie Booths | 2020 | 31st Australian Conference on Human-Computer-Interaction (OZCHI), Conference paper (text), UX Machines Pty Ltd, AUSTRALIA |
N Ahmadpour, AD Weatherall, M Menezes, Soojeong Yoo, H Hong, G Wong | Synthesizing Multiple Stakeholder Perspectives on Using Virtual Reality to Improve the Periprocedural Experience in Children and Adolescents: Survey Study | 2020 | JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH, Journal article |
N Moore, Soojeong Yoo, N Ahmadpour, R Tommy, M Brown, P Poronnik | ALS-SimVR: Advanced Life Support Virtual Reality Training Application | 2019 | 25th ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology, Conference paper (text), Western Sydney Univ, Sydney, AUSTRALIA |
Soojeong Yoo, J Jung, C Paris, B Kummerfeld, J Kay | Exer-model: A User Model for Scrutinising Long-term Models of Physical Activity from Multiple Sensors | 2019 | 27th ACM Conference on User Modeling, Adaptation and Personalization (ACM UMAP), Conference paper (text), Larnaca, CYPRUS |
Soojeong Yoo, C Parker, J Kay | Adapting Data from Physical Activity Sensors for Visualising Exertion in Virtual Reality Games | 2018 | ACM International Joint Conference on Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing / ACM International Symposium on Wearable Computers (UbiComp/ISWC), Conference paper (text), Google, Singapore, SINGAPORE |
C Parker, Soojeong Yoo, W Jenek, Y Lee | Augmenting Cities and Architecture with Immersive Technologies | 2018 | 4th Media Architecture Biennale Conference (MAB), Conference paper (text), Beijing, PEOPLES R CHINA |
Soojeong Yoo, P Gough, J Kay | VRFit: An Interactive Dashboard for Visualising of Virtual Reality Exercise and Daily Step Data | 2018 | 30th Australian Conference on Computer-Human Interaction (OzCHI), Conference paper (text), Melbourne, AUSTRALIA |
Soojeong Yoo, M Carter, J Kay | VRmove: Design Framework for Balancing Enjoyment, Movement and Exertion in VR Games | 2018 | 5th ACM SIGCHI Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play (CHI PLAY), Conference paper (text), Melbourne, AUSTRALIA |
Soojeong Yoo, J Kay | Body-map: visualising exertion in virtual reality games | 2017 | OzCHI '17: 29th Australian Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, Conference paper (text) |
Soojeong Yoo, C Parker, J Kay | Designing a Personalized VR Exergame | 2017 | UMAP '17: 25th Conference on User Modeling, Adaptation and Personalization, Conference paper (text) |
Soojeong Yoo, C Ackad, T Heywood, J Kay | Evaluating the Actual and Perceived Exertion Provided by Virtual Reality Games | 2017 | CHI '17: CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, Conference paper (text) |
Soojeong Yoo, L Xue, J Kay | HappyFit: Time-aware Visualization for Daily Physical Activity and Virtual Reality Games | 2017 | UMAP '17: 25th Conference on User Modeling, Adaptation and Personalization, Conference paper (text) |
Soojeong Yoo | Harnessing Virtual Reality Exergames and Physical Fitness Sensing to Create a Personalised Game and Dashboard | 2017 | UMAP '17: 25th Conference on User Modeling, Adaptation and Personalization, Conference paper (text) |
Soojeong Yoo, T Heywood, LM Tang, B Kummerfeld, J Kay | Towards a Long Term Model of Virtual Reality Exergame Exertion | 2017 | UMAP '17: 25th Conference on User Modeling, Adaptation and Personalization, Conference paper (text) |
C Parker, J Fredericks, M Tomitsch, Soojeong Yoo | Towards Adaptive Height-Aware Public Interactive Displays | 2017 | UMAP '17: 25th Conference on User Modeling, Adaptation and Personalization, Conference paper (text) |
Soojeong Yoo, J Kay | VRun: Running-in-place virtual reality exergame | 2016 | 28th Australian Computer-Human Interaction Conference (OzCHI), Conference paper (text), Launceston (TAS), Australia |
Soojeong Yoo, C Parker | Controller-less interaction methods for google cardboard | 2015 | SUI '15: Symposium on Spatial User Interaction, Conference paper (text) |
Soojeong Yoo, C Parker, J Kay, M Tomitsch | To Dwell or Not to Dwell: An Evaluation of Mid-Air Gestures for Large Information Displays | 2015 | OzCHI '15: The Annual Meeting of the Australian Special Interest Group for Computer Human Interaction, Conference paper (text) |
W Chinthammit, Soojeong Yoo, C Parker, S Turland, S Pedersen, WT Fu | Molypoly: A 3D immersive gesture controlled approach to visuo-spatial learning of organic chemistry | 2015 | Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics), Conference paper (text) |
Soojeong Yoo, C Parker, W Chinthammit, S Turland | MolyPoly: Immersive Gesture Controlled Chemistry Teaching System | 2013 | The 25th Australian Computer-Human Interaction Conference, Conference paper (text) |
Soojeong Yoo | Modelling Physical Activity in Virtual Reality Games | 1900 | Thesis / Dissertation |
N Ahmadpour, AD Weatherall, M Menezes, Soojeong Yoo, H Hong, G Wong | Synthesizing Multiple Stakeholder Perspectives on Using Virtual Reality to Improve the Periprocedural Experience in Children and Adolescents: Survey Study (Preprint) | 1900 | Working/Discussion Paper |