Education

  • Seoul National University  (Mar 2017 – now)
    • Pursuing a BS degree in Physics
    • Relevant Coursework
      • Graduate Condensed Matter Physics 1,2
      • Quantum Field Theory 1
      • Introduction to Quantum Computing
      • Lasers and Photonics
      • Cryogenic Engineering
      • Numerical Linear Algebra
      • Machine Learning and Optimization
      • Cryptography and Network Security
  • Mandatory Military Service (Mar 2020 – Sep 2021)
    • Cyber Security Specialist
  • Harvard University (Jul 2019 – Aug 2019)
    • Summer School Student
    • Course: Debates in International Politics
  • University of Manchester (Sep 2018 – Jan 2019)
    • Exchange Student

Honors & Awards

  • Dean’s List, Seoul National University, All semesters
  • Presidential Science Scholarship, Korea Student Aid Foundation, All semesters
  • Best Hardware Hack Prize in ManMetHacks 1.0 Hackathon, 2019
  • Summer Study Abroad Scholarship, Seoul National University, 2019
  • Silver Medal in University Physics Competition, 2018
  • Silver Medal in International Junior Science Olympiad, 2014

Certificates

  • Passed all 4 BS-level tests on Physics Certification Exam 2015 – 2017
    • Operated by The Korean Physical Society; Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetics, Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamic & Statistical physics

Research

  • Quantum Computing Laboratory (Aug 2019 – Feb 2020)
    • Worked on laser frequency stabilization and miscellaneous problems in the trapped-ion-based quantum computing experiments
  • Liquid Crystals Group (Sep 2018 – Jan 2019)
    • Worked on a project on smectic A focal conics and Apollonius tiling

Computer Skills

  • Proficient in C, Python, and MATLAB
  • Familiar with Linux Utilities
  • Experienced in HTML, JavaScript

Teaching Experience

  • Foundation of Physics I / Tutor (Mar 2018 – Jun 2018)
    • 034.005 Foundation of Physics I
    • Summarized essential physics concepts and solved related problems with a group of four students once a week, answered questions online

Extracurricular Activities

  • Seoul National University Debating Association (Mar 2019 – Dec 2020)
    • Debated in and adjudicated numerous English debate tournaments in Asian Parliamentary or British Parliamentary format
    • Participated in three practice debate rounds per week
  • Seoul National University Problem Solvers (Sep 2017 – Aug 2018)
    • Participated in numerous algorithmic problem-solving contests
    • Discussed solutions to problems in person and online frequently

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