EDUCATION
| Degree | Area of Study | University |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Developmental and Psychological Sciences | Stanford University |
| M.S. | Science, Technology, and Society Program | Korea Advance Institute of Science and Technology |
| B.A. | Ethics Education (Minor: Computer Science and Engineering) | Seoul National University |
| B.S. | Astronomy | Seoul National University |
AWARDS & HONORS
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2025 | The Shining Light Award, The Association for Moral Education |
| 2025 | Nellie Rose McCrory Faculty Excellence Award in Research, College of Education, University of Alabama |
| 2018 | The Kuhmerker Dissertation Award, The Association for Moral Education |
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Moral Psychology
Moral Education
Neuroscience of Morality
Educational Neuroscience
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Character Development
Positive Youth Development
Growth Mindset
Functional Neuroimaging
Bayesian Analysis Methods
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
- Han, H. (in press). AI and moral education: Opportunities and challenges examined from multidisciplinary perspectives. Journal of Moral Education.
- Han, H. (2025). Pursuing Moral Purpose for Human Flourishing. Research in Human Development,22(2-3), 146-159.
- Han, H. (2024). Examining the network structure among moral functioning components with network analysis. Topoi, 43, 923-935.
- Han, H. (2024). Considering the purposes of moral education with evidence in neuroscience: Emphasis on habituation of virtues and cultivation of phronesis. Ethical Theory and Moral Practice, 27(1), 111-128.
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Hyemin Han is a professor of educational psychology and educational neuroscience at The University of Alabama. His research interests include moral development, moral education, social neuroscience and computational modeling.