Dr. Chung (she/her) is an Acting Associate Professor in the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University.  She received a Bachelor's degree in Nursing Science and Master's degree in Nursing Administration and Leadership from Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea. She obtained an MS in Health Informatics and PhD in Nursing from the University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Before joining Emory University, she served as an  Associate Professor (with tenure) at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing. In recognition of the impact of her work, she has been selected as a fellow of the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship Program for Nurse Leaders and Innovators and was a fellow of the Latino Aging Research Resource Center, one of the Resource Centers for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR) funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA). 

Her program of research is directed toward developing, applying, and evaluating technology applications and AI/machine learning to detect early functional changes and social isolation risks, which may lead to adverse health outcomes. Focusing on technology-enabled prevention and proactive interventions, she aims to promote healthy aging in community-dwelling older adults including those with health disparities. Additionally, she continues to work on advancing the technology implementation science by exploring the acceptability of digital health technology among older adults and caregivers in a sociocultural context. She utilizes design thinking to create user-centered technology solutions that meet the needs of older adult users. Dr. Chung's ultimate goal is to develop a community-based informatics approach that supports older adults in aging in place, maximizing their independence and function through the end of life.

Dr. Chung has taught in pre-licensure, Master's, DNP, and PhD programs at various academic institutions before she joined Emory School of Nursing. She is passionate about providing mentoring to undergraduate and graduate students in both nursing and non-nursing fields and committed to nurturing the next generation of nurse leaders and nurse scientists.

Chung, J., Gendron, T., Winship, J., Wood, R., Mansion, N., Parsons, P., & Demiris, G. (2024). Smart Speaker and ICT Use in Relationship with Social Connectedness During the Pandemic: Loneliness and Social Isolation Found in Older Adults in Low-Income Housing. The Gerontologist, 64(5). PMID: 37880825

Davidsson, R., Baker, D., Chintakrindi, S., Lee, J., Kinser, P., Ozkaynak, M., & +Chung, J. (2024). Exploring the multidimensionality of home-based dementia caregiving and related challenges based on digital journaling and interviews. International Journal of Older People Nursing. 2024;19:e12600.

Chung, J., Brakey, H. R., Reeder, B., Myers, O. & Demiris, G. (2023). Community-dwelling older adults’ acceptance of smartwatches for health and location tracking. International Journal of Older People Nursing, 18(1), e12490. PMID: 35818900

Chung, J., Winship, J., Parsons, P., Falls, K., & Bleich, M. (2022). Stakeholder perspectives on the implementation of smart speakers for aging in place in low-income senior housing: A qualitative study. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 48(1), 33-39. PMID: 36169294

Chung, J., Boyle, J., & Wheeler, D. (2022). Relationship between life-space mobility and health characteristics in older adults using global positioning system watches. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 41(4), 1186-1195. PMID: 34719296. 

Chung, J., Bleich, M., Wheeler, D., Winship, J., McDowell, B., Baker, D., & Parsons, P. (2021). Attitudes and perceptions towards voice-operated smart speakers among low-income senior housing residents: Comparison of pre- and post-installation surveys. Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine. PMID: 35047655. 

Chung, J., Sargent, L., Brown, R., Gendron, T., & Wheeler, D. (2021). GPS tracking technologies to measure mobility-related behaviors in community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 41(5), 547-557. PMID: 33356769

Chung, J., Lee, J., & Elswick, R. (2020). Life-space mobility in dementia patients and family caregivers: A dyadic approach. International Journal of Older People Nursing, 15(4), e12341. PMID: 32798303

Chung, J., Thompson, H., & Demiris, G. (2016). Ethical considerations regarding the use of smart home technologies for older adults: An integrative review. Annual Review of Nursing Research, 34. PMID: 26673381

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