You have finally reached the end of the internet!

Just kidding. My name is Jihun (I go by Jimmy). I am a Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science at Purdue University, where I am fortunate to be advised by Professor Hemanta Maji. I also worked at NASA GSFC (Code 450) several summers as a research intern, hosted by Dr. Alan Hylton.

Before Purdue, I did my Master’s in Computer Science at UMass Amherst where I briefly worked with Professor Adam O’Neill. I finished my undergrad in Mathematics with a minor in Physics at the same institution, and wrote my senior thesis under Professor Panayotis (Panos) Kevrekidis.

I am interested in any topics in or related to theoretical computer science. Currently, I am most interested in information-theoretic cryptography. I also like to talk about network algorithms, high-performance computing, and computer security. See my Research page for details.

I occasionally play CTFs as a member of b01lers. If you are a student at Purdue interested in ethical hacking and offensive security, please consider joining us! (b01lers stats in 2025)