I am a first-year PhD student in Computer Science at Georgia State University. My research interests lie in AI for Online Safety, Computational Social Science, and Social Media Analysis. Specifically, I am interested in (I) analyzing darknet content to explore its reflections on the clearnet and real-world dynamics and (II) detecting, uncovering, and combating harmful content on social media (e.g., misinformation, illicit services, yellow journalism) using AI to create transparency and safeguard users.

Prior to joining GSU, I spent wonderful time as an islander (제주도민) on Jeju Island, where I worked as an AI specialist, developing data and machine learning pipelines for smart aquaculture. I hold a Master’s degree in Applied AI from Hanyang University, South Korea, and a Bachelor’s degree in Software Science from Dankook University, South Korea. During my Master’s, I had an eye-opening and inspiring summer at the University of Warwick, UK, where I collaborated with researchers from diverse disciplines and gained invaluable insights into leveraging data science for social good.