Jason Hong

Jason Hong is a scholar and innovator specializing in the field of Human-Computer Interaction and currently serves as an Emeritus Professor at Carnegie Mellon University while participating in the entrepreneurial venture fuguUX. His research focuses on areas such as usable privacy and security, mobile computing, IoT security, and user behavior research. By integrating machine learning, user interface design, and a deep understanding of privacy, his work aims to improve both user experience and privacy management. He has published over 250 academic papers, and his research has been featured in international outlets like The New York Times and CNN. His research team, CHIMPS, is dedicated to exploring the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction, mobility, privacy, and security, advancing the integration of technology with social responsibility.

• 2023 - Present·fuguUX·Entrepreneur
  • Involved in a new startup combining AI and Human-Computer Interaction
• 2024 - Present·Carnegie Mellon University·Professor Emeritus
  • Continuing research on Responsible AI while exploring entrepreneurial endeavors
• 2008 - 2018·Wombat Security·Co-founder
  • Co-founded a company specializing in cybersecurity education, which was acquired by Proofpoint in 2018

• 2005·University of California, Berkeley·Ph.D.
  • Computer Science
• 1997·Georgia Institute of Technology·B.S.
  • Dual degree in Discrete Mathematics and Computer Science