About Me

I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Auburn University. Before joining Auburn, I was a Dickson Instructor at the University of Chicago. I received my Ph.D. in Mathematics from MIT in 2022, advised by Scott Sheffield, and my B.S. in Mathematical Sciences from KAIST.

My research focuses on random geometry, particularly the interplay between probability, statistical physics, quantum gravity, and combinatorics.

Employment

2025-Present
Assistant Professor

Auburn University

Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2022-2025
L. E. Dickson Instructor

University of Chicago

Department of Mathematics
2022
Research Specialist

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Department of Mathematics

Education

2016-2022
Ph.D. in Mathematics

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Advisor: Scott Sheffield
2011-2016
B.S. in Mathematical Sciences

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

Military service: 2011–2013
2008-2011
High School Diploma

Korea Science Academy of KAIST