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Joonyoung Cho, PhD, MSW, MPH

Assistant Professor

Website(s): Center on Aging

Email: joony@hawaii.edu

Phone: (808) 956-6126

Office:

Gartley Hall 213

Biographical Narrative

Joonyoung Cho is originally from Daegu, South Korea. He came to the United States in 2014 and received a Master of Social Work and Master of Public Health from Washington University in St. Louis in 2016. He then earned a PhD in social work and psychology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in 2024. His research interests include aging in place, social relations, and productive aging. Throughout his studies, he has collaborated with several community organizations that help older adults to achieve aging in place. In his free time, he likes to run and spend time in nature.

Education

PhD, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

MSW & MPH, Washington University in St. Louis

BA, Kyungpook National University

Research Interests

  • Aging in Place
  • Social Relationships
  • Social Isolation
  • Loneliness
  • Productive aging
  • Internet Communication Technology

CV

View CV File

If you require the Curriculum Vitae document in an alternative format, such as large print, please contact Joonyoung Cho at joony@hawaii.edu.