Hyemin Han

Dr. Hyemin Han

Associate Professor, Educational Psychology and Educational Neuroscience
Department of Educational Studies in Psychology, Research Methodology, and Counseling
Program Coordinator, Educational Psychology MA/PhD Program


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Hyemin Han

EDUCATION

Ph.D.Developmental and Psychological SciencesStanford University
M.S.Science, Technology, and Society ProgramKorea Advance Institute of Science and Technology
B.A.Ethics Education (Minor: Computer Science and Engineering)Seoul National University
B.S.AstronomySeoul National University

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AWARDS AND HONORS

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2018The Kuhmerker Dissertation Award, The Association for Moral Education

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Moral Psychology

Moral Education

Neuroscience of Morality

Educational Neuroscience


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INTERESTS

Character Development

Positive Youth Development

Growth Mindset

Functional Neuroimaging

Bayesian Analysis Methods


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BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Hyemin Han is an Associate Professor in Educational Psychology and Neuroscience and Educational Psychology MA/PhD Program Coordinator at the University of Alabama. He is conducting research projects focusing on the neural-level nature of social, emotional, and motivational processes in educational settings, such as moral development, growth mindset, and social adjustment in school, by utilizing interdisciplinary research methods including neuroimaging, psychological intervention, and computer simulation methods.