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Sooyeon Jeong
Student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Sooyeon Jeong is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Purdue University.123 She previously worked as a Research Assistant at MIT Media Lab from September 2012 to August 2022.1 Jeong's research focuses on designing and deploying interactive AI agents to improve people's lives through personalized support.23
Education
Jeong received her education from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)1:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (2008-2014)
- Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (2012-2014)
- Master of Science in Media Arts and Science (2015-2017)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Media Arts and Science (2017-2021)
Career
After completing her PhD, Jeong worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies (CBITs) from August 2022 to August 2023.1 She then joined Purdue University as an Assistant Professor in August 2023.12
Research Interests
Jeong's research interests include Human-Computer/AI Interaction, Social Robotics, Affective Computing, Applied Machine Learning, and Digital Health.3 She aims to develop relational technologies that can serve as helpful companions for people, particularly in achieving health goals.23
