Dr. Sungyeon Hong

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sungyeon Hong holds a PhD in Physics from the Australian National University where she investigated the emergence of topological entities in two-dimensional systems, focusing on non-equilibrium dynamics and geometric quench processes. She obtained her Master's degree in Mathematics from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, specializing in an algebraic topological approach to structural brain networks. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). Sungyeon has a deep interest in pattern formation, exploring both structural and behavioral aspects through the lens of self-organization in complex adaptive systems. Her research combines topology with the study of systems, particularly focusing on how to identify characteristic structures that act as signatures of dynamical properties. This innovative approach allows her to reveal hidden patterns in the flow of energy and information across various domains, including group dynamics and music composition. Sungyeon's work is driven by a fascination with universality and the ways in which complex collective phenomena arise from the interactions of dynamic systems.

Research Interests

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.