Jihun Choi is an AI researcher with 11 years of experience specializing in natural language processing and machine learning, currently based in Tokyo. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from Seoul National University and has transitioned from research scientist roles at SonyAI to a senior research scientist before joining 株式会社ナレッジワーク. His background includes academic and industry collaborations—stints as a visiting researcher at NAVER Clova AI and research work at Seoul National University—plus applied experience leading a fraud-detection team for a secondhand marketplace. Jihun bridges deep research rigor with product-minded engineering, moving models toward real-world deployment in commercial settings. On GitHub he contributes as @jihun-sony, reflecting his blend of corporate research pedigree and open development practices.
11 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science and Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science and Engineering at Seoul National University
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