Summary
Jihoon Kim is a research-focused engineer with eight years of experience at leading European and Korean institutes, currently a Research Employee at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences. He spent over three years at Charité developing machine learning pipelines, web-based visualization prototypes, and rigorous documentation for cognitive and neuroimaging projects. Trained in cognitive science (Chonnam National University) and SCAN neuroscience (Freie Universität Berlin), he bridges experimental neuroscience and applied ML to turn complex data into interpretable tools. His background includes hands-on lab research, industry internships, and a disciplined stint as a sergeant in the Korean Army, reflecting both technical depth and operational reliability. Colleagues appreciate his knack for shipping usable visual prototypes that make research findings accessible beyond specialist audiences.
8 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Graduate Student, Social, Cognitive, Affective Neuroscience (SCAN) (Master of Science), Graduate Student, Social, Cognitive, Affective Neuroscience (SCAN) (Master of Science) at Freie Universität Berlin
Undergraudate Student, Cognitive Science, Undergraudate Student, Cognitive Science at Chonnam National University
Korean, English, German