Dr. Hyesun Choung

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Hyesun Choung is an Assistant Professor in the Brian Lamb School of Communication at Purdue University. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Her research focuses on lay psychology regarding artificial intelligence, particularly examining how people make sense of, evaluate, and respond to AI systems in communicative contexts. Choung is particularly interested in the social and ethical implications of AI, especially questions surrounding trust, fairness, and the social legitimacy of algorithmic decision-making. Her ongoing projects explore aspects of human–AI collaboration, perceptions of generative AI, and how individuals attribute qualities such as trust, morality, and fairness to AI systems. Before joining Purdue University, she served as a postdoctoral research associate at Michigan State University.

Research Interests

Courses

AI and Communication Ethics in AI Human Communication

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.