Jason Hong
Professor, Computer Science Department, Human-Computer Interaction Institute
Professor, Computer Science Department, Human-Computer Interaction Institute
Jason Hong is an associate professor in the Human-Computer Interaction Institute, part of the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. He works in the areas of usability, mobility, privacy, and security. His research lies at the intersection of human-computer interaction, privacy and security, and systems, focusing primarily on two questions:
Hong’s research group is CHIMPS (Computer Human Interaction: Mobility Privacy Security). The group’s work has been featured in CNN, The New York Times, and BBC.
2005 Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of California at Berkeley
1997 B.S. in Discrete Mathematics, Georgia Institute of Technology
1997 B.S. in Computer Science, Georgia Institute of Technology
Consumer Affairs
CyLab’s Jason Hong spoke with Consumer Affairs about avoiding travel-related scams, particularly when reviewing electronic notifications like text messages.
CyLab Security and Privacy Institute
CyLab researchers have developed a new privacy-sensitive architecture for developers to build smart home apps.
NPR
CyLab’s Jason Hong was quoted in an NPR article on period tracking apps after the leaked Supreme Court draft overturning Roe V. Wade. “Your data could actually be all over the network at this point. And it’s really hard to track what’s going on.” Hong said.
CyLab Security and Privacy Institute
Roughly a year after Apple rolled out its privacy label requirements, CyLab researchers have gained a comprehensive look at the state of iOS privacy labels.
CyLab Security and Privacy Institute
Over $400K in seed funding has been awarded to 18 different faculty and staff across seven departments at Carnegie Mellon to support security and privacy research.
Popular Science
CyLab’s Jason Hong explains how to avoid getting scammed through QR codes in a recent Popular Science article.
CyLab Security and Privacy Institute
CyLab researchers have developed a fast, cheap, and easy-to-access method to catch privacy issues early in a system’s development process.
CyLab Security and Privacy Institute
In celebration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a collection of CyLab faculty have shared some tips they recommend following to stay safe online.
Lifewire
CyLab’s Jason Hong was quoted in Lifewire on the positives and negatives of the iPhone update that will make IDs digital.
IEEE Spectrum
CyLab’s Jason Hong was quoted in IEEE Spectrum about a new tool designed to remove manipulative design features from popular apps.
Lodging Magazine
CyLab’s Jason Hong was quoted in Lodging Magazine on privacy in guest rooms and other accommodations.
CyLab Security and Privacy Institute
Haojian Jin, a fifth year Ph.D. student, received the Gaetano Borriello Outstanding Student Award during the virtual UbiComp 2020 awards ceremony.