John Joon Young Chung

John Joon Young Chung is a research scientist specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), currently working at Midjourney. His research focuses on designing AI/ML techniques to support creative activities, such as storytelling, developing aesthetic-driven AI models, and exploring interaction models for new media. He pursued a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan under the supervision of Professor Eytan Adar, where he published multiple papers on creativity support tools and generative AI technologies. As an amateur artist, he enjoys creating drawings and music and has co-developed games with friends.

• 2023–Present·Midjourney·Research Scientist
  • Developing AI/ML technologies to support creative activities, focusing on story generation and novel human-computer interaction methods.

• 2018–2023·University of Michigan·Ph.D.
  • Major: Computer Science and Engineering
  • Advisor: Professor Eytan Adar

• (Dates not specified) | Seoul National University | Bachelor’s Degree

  • Specific major not mentioned