Hyemin Han

Professor of Educational Psychology & Neuroscience, ESPRMC
Hyemin Han

EDUCATION

DegreeArea of StudyUniversity
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

AWARDS & HONORS

YearAward
2025The Shining Light Award, The Association for Moral Education
2025Nellie Rose McCrory Faculty Excellence Award in Research, College of Education, University of Alabama
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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RESEARCH INTERESTS

Character Development

Positive Youth Development

Growth Mindset

Functional Neuroimaging

Bayesian Analysis Methods


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SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

  1. Han, H. (in press). AI and moral education: Opportunities and challenges examined from multidisciplinary perspectives. Journal of Moral Education.
  2. Han, H. (2025). Pursuing Moral Purpose for Human Flourishing. Research in Human Development,22(2-3), 146-159.
  3. Han, H. (2024). Examining the network structure among moral functioning components with network analysis. Topoi, 43, 923-935.
  4. 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.

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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.