In Jung Kim

A love of retro gaming sparked In Jung Kim’s passion for computer science. She fondly remembers playing Princess Maker, a desktop game originally shipped on 5.25-inch floppy diskettes. The series, a simulator where players determine the fate of a young orphan, flowed like computer science itself, moving from disks to CDs to downloadable digital content.

“Witnessing the rapid evolution in computer science sparked my fascination with creating my own programs and especially finding efficient ways to develop them,” Kim says.

Kim joins the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence, part of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University, as an assistant teaching professor of computer science and engineering. She earned her doctoral degree in computer science from the University of Pittsburgh, working under the supervision of Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies Adam J. Lee. While there, she co-authored numerous papers published by top conferences and assisted with research funded by the National Science Foundation.

As a program manager intern at Microsoft release Azure in Korea, she led the development process for an Android-based facial recognition application. Other past professional experience includes stints at Korea Telecom and Oracle. She has been awarded several patents for her work on behalf of Korean firms. Tapped by the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence to assist with capstone projects, she has advised ASU engineering students in the past and is keen to continue those efforts.

“I am excited about the prospect of teaching courses that incorporate the latest technology and mentoring a diverse group of students,” she says. “My experience mentoring ASU students has been incredibly rewarding, and I find great satisfaction in contributing to their academic and personal growth.”

This fall, she will teach several courses, including CSE 330 Operating Systems, CSE 240 Introduction to Programming Languages and CSE 565 Software Verification, Validation and Testing.

Kim’s research explores emerging topics such as college students’ privacy perceptions and expectations on smart campuses. She plans to offer students opportunities to participate in this type of work and foster an enthusiasm for research.

“Given the rapid advancements in computer science, I am motivated by the desire to offer hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies,” Kim says.

She is looking forward to exploring her new home, especially the mountains and parks around ASU. She enjoys biking and hiking, as well playing racquetball and tennis. She also plans to revel in Arizona’s sunny weather and introduce her daughter to the state’s iconic cactus.

Meet the newest faculty members of the Fulton Schools of Engineering here.

Written by Kelly deVos