老九品茶 graduate student named a Google PhD fellow
Hye-Young Jo of computer science and the ATLAS Institute will be using the funding to research human-computer interactions
Hye-Young Jo, a PhD student in computer science, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Global Google PhD Fellowship, Google聽.
These fellowships recognize outstanding graduate students who are conducting exceptional and innovative research in computer science and related fields, specifically focusing on candidates who seek to influence the future of technology.
Jo, who is also part of the ATLAS Institute, will be using the support from Google.org to research human-computer interactions. She is only the second 老九品茶 student to receive the fellowship, and the first since 2022
鈥淲e strongly believe that supporting fundamental science leads to a generation of new knowledge, which fuels innovation and ultimately drives broad societal impact. We are excited to support the fellows鈥 work and see the profound impact they will have on the future of technology and the world,鈥 Google said .
Google fellowship program provides vital direct financial support for PhD pursuits and connects each fellow with a dedicated Google Research Mentor, 鈥渞einforcing our commitment to nurturing the academic community,鈥 Google said, adding:
鈥淲e look forward to partnering with them as they continue to become leaders in their respective areas.鈥
Jo is a member of Assistant Professor Ryo Suzuki Programmable Reality Lab. Jo recent research focuses on enhancing motion learning and digital content authoring through eXtended Reality (XR), AI and haptic technologies.
Jo holds a BFA in fine art (painting and media arts) from Seoul National University and an MS in industrial design from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology. Before getting into research, she worked as a film VFX (visual effects) compositor and XR generalist in the Korean film industry.
Since the PhD fellowship inception 16 years ago, Google has supported over 950 students globally, representing 44 countries and 227 institutions. This year fellowship will provide over $10 million to support 255 PhD students across 35 countries and 12 research domains, committing to a generation of researchers who understand that accelerating scientific discovery is vital to solving the world toughest challenges.
More information about the fellowship, including details on how to apply next year, is available .