Ilmi Yoon, PhD
Professor, San Francisco State University
Department of Computer Science
Dr. Ilmi Yoon is a Professor in the Computer Science Department at San Francisco State University. She earned both her MS and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science at the University of Southern California at Los Angeles in 1996 and 2000. She studied at CGIT Laboratory (Computer Graphics and Immersive Technologies) with Prof. Ulrich Neumann in the Computer Science Department at the University of Southern California.
Her research interests lie in promoting inclusivity and accessibility, utilizing machine learning and Human-centered AI. Furthermore, her research intersects innovative technology and societal benefits, specifically for enhancing digital access in video accessibility for visually impaired users by enabling descriptive audio description generations to online videos.
AWARDS & PROJECTS
- “YouDescribeX – Machine Learning enhanced Video Accessibility”
- Ability Central, 2020-2024
- PI: Ilmi Yoon; co-PI: Shasta Ihorn
- https://youdescribe.org/
- “BPC-A: Socially Responsible Computing: Promoting Latinx student retention via community engagement in early CS courses”
- National Science Foundation, 2022-2025
- PI: Ilmi Yoon, co-PI: Anagha Kulkarni, Aakash Gautam
- https://bpcsrc.org/
- Center of Inclusive Computing
- Northeastern, 2022-2024
- PI: Ilmi Yoon; co-PI: Arno Puder (CS Dept. Chair), Duc Ta, Jingyi Wang, Aakash Gautam, and Shasta Ihorn
- https://cic.northeastern.edu/
- “Building the Diverse, Multidisciplinary Computer Science Workforce of the Future with Promoting Inclusivity in Computing (PINC) 2.0 ”
- National Science Foundation, 2018-2024
- PI: Ilmi Yoon, Co-PI: Anagha Kulkarni, Pleuni Pennings
- https://pinc.sfsu.edu/pinc
- “CS4NorthCal: Scaling an Evidence-based Model for Teacher Preparation and Support to Provide Equitable and Inclusive CS Education in California High Schools ”
- National Science Foundation, 2022-2026
- PI: Hao Yue; co-PI: Ilmi Yoon, Larry Horvath, Jingyi Wang, Yue-Ting Siu
- https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2219495&HistoricalAwards=false
Get in touch
Email: ilmi@sfsu.edu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilmi-yoon-40a06bb/
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Machine Learning
- Internet Application
- 3D Graphics
- Combinatorial Applications blending the areas listed above
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS
- Promoting Inclusivity in Computing (PINC) program
- CSinSF, K-12 CS Teacher Preparation project
- YouDescribe.org
- Computing Alliance for Hispanic Serving Institutions (CAHSI)
- Artificial Intelligence Scholarships that Improve Academic Achievement, Retention, and Career Success (AI STAARS)
- CSC 210 and 211 Faculty Coordinator
Last updated January 2, 2023
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