In this talk, Dr. Hyunggu Jung will present his recent research efforts in the field of human-centered artificial intelligence (AI). Over the past several years, his research has focused on the early-stage development of innovative technologies through design and engineering to support people with special needs across multiple domains, including healthcare, social media, accessibility, and the sharing economy. The talk will focus on his approaches to developing human-centered AI technologies using design methods and mathematical models. He will conclude by discussing future research directions, including the development of tools that leverage data while reflecting the needs and barriers of AI stakeholders, such as healthcare providers, managers, and patients affected by AI-based decisions, and the creation of effective human-centered AI systems to improve decision making in healthcare.

Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Kaneff Tower, Room 519

This event is co-sponsored by the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research.

Speaker Bio

Professor Hyunggu Jung is an Associate Professor of Informatics in Nursing at Seoul National University and Director of the Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Lab (HCAIL). Prior to joining Seoul National University, he served as an Associate Professor of Computer Science & Engineering and an Associate Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Seoul.

He received his B.S. degrees from KAIST, his M.Math from the University of Waterloo, his M.S. from Stanford University, and his Ph.D. in Biomedical and Health Informatics from the University of Washington School of Medicine. He also worked as a research intern at Microsoft Research and PARC.

His research interests lie at the intersection of human-centered AI, health informatics, social computing, accessibility, and aging. His work aims to advance AI through design and engineering approaches that support people with special needs, including older adults, people with visual impairments, and North Korean defectors, across domains such as healthcare, social media, the sharing economy, and education.

Dr. Jung is a recipient of the Korean Government Scholarship and the Mogam Science Scholarship.

For more information about his recent research activities, please visit: https://hcail.snu.ac.kr/

Join us on Friday, July 24 at 11 a.m. ET

Join us for our next Journal Club session happening on August 12, 2026 at 8am ET /2pm SAST/7pm WIB-Indonesia (*note earlier time for August session only).

We will be discussing the following article below:

Fuady A, Haya MAN, Anindhita M, Haniifah M, Hardy FR, Haq DFA, Aliska I, Febriani ER, Rifky AF, Karnasih A, Agiananda F, Yani FF, Pakasi TA, Menaldi A, Hermawan B, Wingfield T (2026). Community-based, peer-led psychosocial support to address stigma and reduce depression among adults with tuberculosis in Indonesia: a prospective interventional cohort study. Preprint available here https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=6068307

Email nancy.bedingfield@ucalgary.ca for more information

Visit the SSHIFTB Website for more information: https://sshiftb.org/journalclub/community-based-peer-led-psychosocial-support-to-address-stigma-and-reduce-depression-among-adults-with-tuberculosis-in-indonesia-a-prospective-interventional-cohort-study/

Our global health interns will be giving a short presentation summarizing their experience working on research and global health projects at the Dahdaleh Institute under the guidance of Institute faculty staff and fellows. They will cover their research findings and results, what they learned in their role, and how they will apply their experiences in a future opportunity. Our graduate student scholars will also be giving brief presentations on their research and work, what they've accomplished to this point, and what they will be working on going forward.

Register and join us on August 19, 2026 at 11 a.m.

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When healthcare systems collapse, local researchers don't stop. They document. They innovate. They save lives. 🏥

Building Evidence from Local Researchers in Conflict-Affected Communities - a webinar centered on the frontline researchers from Tigray, Sudan, and South Sudan who are building evidence in the most challenging conditions.

🎤 SPEAKERS:

• Dr. Akeza Awealom Asgedom, PhD: Associate Professor, Mekelle University, Ethiopia, and Community Fellow in Global Health and Humanitarianism at the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research (DI), based at York University, Canada. In addition, he is an Affiliate Scholar at The Africa Institute, Western University, Canada. Dr. Akeza A. Asgedom is a public health researcher and survivor of the conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia. Dr. Asgedom specializes in environmental and occupational health, humanitarian health, and health systems in conflict-affected settings.
• Dr. Alsadig Suliman Hashash: General Surgery Registrar, Sudan Medical Specialization Board, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Dr. Suliman Hashash is a clinical researcher from Sudan with more than 20 publications in international peer-reviewed journals. His research interests include trauma surgery, conflict-related injuries, surgical systems strengthening, global surgery, and healthcare delivery in resource-limited and conflict-affected settings.
• Dr. Majok Philips Matiop: Surgeon and Medical Director, Bor State Hospital. Dr. Philips is a Surgeon and Medical Director of Bor State Hospital, the only referral hospital in Jonglei State, South Sudan. He’s a trainee at the College of Surgeons of Eastern, Central, and Southern Africa FCS COSECSA.

📢 MODERATED BY:

• Dr. Hannah Wild: Chief General Surgery Resident, University of Washington, Founder & Director, EXTRACCT. Hannah Wild a resident surgeon whose work focuses on improving local casualty care in low-resource conflict settings, with an emphasis on victims of explosive injuries. Dr. Wild is the director of the Explosive Weapons Trauma Care Collective (EXTRACCT) and splits her time between the United States and the Sahel.
• Col (Dr ) Amila Ratnayake MS: Consultant Surgeon, Army Hospital Colombo 08. Adjunct Associate Professor Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
• Habab Iraqi, MBBS: is a Sudanese emergency medicine intern. GEMA Humanitarian Task Force Co-Chair.

📅 August 19, 2026 | 11:00 EST (16:00 GMT)

The Humanitarian Water Engineering Intensive Online Course runs from 9 September to 9 December 2026 and offers a comprehensive 12-week program focused on safe water supply in humanitarian emergencies. Participants will explore key topics including water quality assessment, emergency source development, treatment technologies, distribution systems, and outbreak preparedness. The course blends curated readings, interactive lectures, and problem-based learning (PBL) activities, all guided by experienced facilitators. Designed for WASH practitioners, engineers, and graduate students, it equips participants with essential skills for real-world humanitarian response.

This course is a joint initiative of the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research, the Lassonde School of Engineering, and CIFAL York. Fees are set on a sliding scale—from $600 to $2,600 CAD (+tax)—to support participation and to promote a globally diverse learning environment.

Applications are due by Monday, September 7, 2026.

As the largest gathering of global health researchers, practitioners, policymakers, community organizations, and students in Canada, CCGH provides a unique platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and advancing global health solutions. Join us as we discuss global health issues and solutions and network to build solidarity and strength in global health actions.

We are excited to invite you to the 2026 Canadian Conference for Global Health (CCGH2026), taking place from October 16-18, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Montreal (QC) and online.

The main theme for this year’s conference is Collectively reclaiming global health equity: Restoring commitment to action in a fragmented and uncertain world

The conference program will be built on the following sub-themes:

• From evidence to impact: Practical approaches and tools for implementation and accountability
• Addressing upstream determinants of health equity.
• Equity in action: Health systems, resilient systems and communities, and centering marginalized voices

More information can be found at: https://cagh-acsm.org/ccgh/