Hi, I’m Yoo Yeon (“You-yawn”)!

I am a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate at the College of Information at University of Maryland, College Park. I am fortunate to be advised by Jordan Boyd-Graber and Naeemul Hassan. I got a M.S. degree in Industrial Management Engineering from Korea university, and B.S. degree in English Literature and Language from Chung-Ang University. I was a visiting researcher at KAIST AI Graduate school, advised by Jaegul Choo. My current research is centered on Human-Centered NLP and Responsible AI.

Areas of Interest

1. Human-AI Alignment: Developing and testing robust human-AI interactive systems.

2. Human-Centered LLM Evaluation: Creating evaluation frameworks to assess AI reliability.

3. Robust Benchmark Datasets: Building adversarial datasets with human incentives and validation.

4. Combating Misinformation: Developing interactive systems to detect and mitigate misinformation.

Current Research Focus

I strive to develop AI systems that align closely with human needs. Ultimately, I strive to create AI models that not only achieve high accuracy but also foster positive social impact by enhancing reliability and fostering supportive, human-complementary interactions. My specific interests are:

1. Benchmark Dataset Creation: Develop datasets that evaluate language models based on human-centered standards.
2. Robustness Evaluation Metrics: Design metrics that assess LLM robustness through the lens of human capabilities.
3. Human-AI Interaction Testing: Evaluate human-AI interactive systems that support and complement human users effectively.

Research Vision

I enjoy exploring how advancements in LLMs influence the evolving relationship between humans and AI, particularly in the context of today’s information crisis. I value the human-centered perspective, ensuring that AI development genuinely benefits people by addressing these challenges responsibly.