Human-centered smart ecosystems for a thriving and sustainable future.

Welcome to my personal website. Here, I am pleased to share my professional journey and educational mission dedicated to building a better tomorrow. As a designer, researcher, and educator, I strive to help shape a human-centered smart ecosystem, where technology enriches our lives and supports a more sustainable and desirable future for all.

Currently, I am serving as Director of the Data and AI Program at Taejae University, a pioneering institution dedicated to shaping future global leaders.

  • Front view of Taejae
  • Front View of Taejae
  • Front View of Taejae
  • Front View of Taejae

Research Interests

From smart homes to dynamic cities and reimagined education, my research envisions future spaces where technology and human life evolve together for a better tomorrow.

Future of Homes

Designing future homes that seamlessly combine convenience, safety, and sustainability to enrich our everyday life.

Future of Cities

Designing human-centered urban ecosystems where technology and nature coexist for resilient, thriving communities.

Future of Education

Shaping future-proof learning environments that nurture talent, foster creativity, and prepare learners for an evolving world.

Data and AI Education

Here, we introduce the guiding vision, core values, curriculum structure, and the T-learning Framework at the heart of our Data and AI program.

Vision and Values

To foster a Design Thinker who develops and utilizes data and artificial intelligence knowledge and skills to transform the future society into a significantly better, more desirable state than the present.

This transformation is carried out in accordance with the principles of humanity, ensuring that all people get fair opportunities and contribute to improving their quality of life.

Windows of a building in Nuremberg, Germany

Data and AI Curriculum

  • Integrates a human-centered mindset, ethical governance, AI techniques, and system design to cultivate responsible and innovative leaders in the era of data and AI.
  • Structured across three levels: Fundamentals (Exploring Data and AI), Advanced (Expanding Data and AI Mastery), and Interdisciplinary (Bridging Data Science and AI Across Domains).

T-Learning Framework

where ‘T’ stands for:

  • Taejae Data and AI program
  • Transformative learning and student growth
  • Transdisciplinary problem-solving and creativity
  • Tech-empowered learning experiences

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”

Peter Drucker

Management Consultant, Author, Educator

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Special Lecture: Taejae Future Education Forum 2024

Introducing Taejae University’s T-Learning Framework: A Transformative Approach to Future Education At the 2024 Taejae Future Education Forum, Professor Jiyoung Kwahk presented the innovative T-Learning Framework, a forward-thinking educational model designed to nurture future-ready leaders in a fast-changing world. What is the T-Learning Framework? Unlike traditional education focused mainly on knowledge transfer, the T-Learning Framework is…

Hello, world!

Welcome to my personal, but professional website! I’m thrilled to have you here as we embark on a shared journey into the exciting world of Data & AI. This space is where I’ll share my thoughts, insights, and experiences as a researcher, designer, and educator passionate about building a human-centered, intelligent future. I look forward…