Minyoung Joo
Researcher & XR Designer
Minyoung Joo
Hi, I'm Minyoung, a researcher and XR designer based in Los Angeles. My research lies at the intersection of media psychology, cognitive science, and human-computer interaction. I investigate how immersive technologies reshape perception, embodiment, and spatial understanding through interactive prototyping and empirical research.
I currently work as a research assistant at UCLA's Zili Lab, studying visual depth perception in VR, and at UCI’s Chrastil Lab, where I contribute to research on spatial navigation and cognition using immersive VR and fMRI. Previously, I collaborated with NASA JPL through Caltech's Data to Discovery program (CLOVE and CliMAScope) on scientific data visualization, and designed VR learning experiences for the University of Notre Dame. At ArtCenter, I researched on the interplay between digital and physical materiality with Elise Co, investigated embodied interaction between humans and AI with Maxim Safioulline.
Outside of research, I organize XR Hackathons for XR beginners and collect fountain pens!
