
Research Assistant

Yoon Heechan
Heechan earned his undergraduate degree in economics, business management,
and psychology, and completed his master’s in organizational psychology. His
academic journey led him to explore the narrative frameworks used by social
entrepreneurs and ways to enhance employees’ mental health and well-being.
These interests sparked deeper questions about what makes life meaningful and
how that meaning varies from person to person.
His recent interests include
positive psychology, career calling, self-expression, the courage to create, and
what it means to be authentic during an age of rapid AI development

Ayu Najwa
Najwa is a fourth-year undergraduate interested in how cultural and environmental contexts shape identity among individuals who engage in crime or antisocial behavior. Her work explores the intersection of culture, personality, and criminology—why people diverge in development while sharing common psychological foundations. She aims to advance understanding of personality development and psychopathology and is seeking opportunities as a research assistant.

Kang Dahae
Dahae is a 4th-year undergraduate student majoring in Psychology. She is interested in exploring individual’s life meaning and self identity. She wants to know how an individual’s self-identity is formed and how it influences one’s life. She also aims to investigate life satisfaction and a sense of direction using autobiographical concepts. In particular, she seeks to understand how personal narratives can reflect on past experiences, clarify one’s sense of self, and foster personal growth.

Bu Seunghyun
Seunghyun is a fourth-year undergraduate student majoring in Psychology. She is particularly interested in the relationship between identity problems and psychopathology. She believes that a lack of core identity leads to various mental health issues, and that enhancing authenticity is crucial to preventing these problems. Her primary interests include narcissism, borderline personality disorder, and dissociation, all of which are closely related to identity problems.
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Devadoss Samuel Raj Janicee Sathiya
Janicee is a third-year undergraduate student majoring in Psychology and American culture. As a daydreamer herself, she is fascinated by daydreaming and the human brain's imaginative creativity, which led to her exploring several psychological concepts to understand the reason behind it. She especially enjoys learning about free will and hope. She is also interested in true self and sense-making as she wishes to analyse herself and find the true meaning behind her life and existence.

Margarita Lim
Margarita is a 4th-year undergraduate student with dual majors in Business Administration and Psychology. Her academic interests lie at the intersection of consumerism psychology and the psychology of self and personal traits. Coming from an international background, she brings a unique perspective to her studies and has a keen interest in cross-cultural psychology. She believes that understanding cultural differences is key to gaining a more holistic view of human behavior.

Mackenzie Kim
Mackenzie is a third-year undergraduate student majoring in psychology. She enjoys learning about the correlation between identity and human behavior. Due to her experiences as a golfer, her interests expanded to include the importance of mental resilience, teamwork, and strategic decision-making.
Former Research Assistants
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Bryson Mariano
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Minji Seok
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Seeun Kim
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Yedo Jang
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Minhyeong Kim
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Jieun Shin
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Kyungmin Nam
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Ji Sang Yune
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Min Sun Park
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Na Young Kim
