Jaehoon Pyon

Jaehoon Pyon

Ph.D. Student

Virginia Tech

Biography

I am a 2nd year Ph.D. student in Computer Science at Virginia Tech. I am a member of the Echo Lab, advised by Prof. Sang Won Lee. My research interests lie in human-computer interaction (HCI), with a focus on behavior change and Human-AI Interaction (HAX). My current research explores how Conversational Agents (CAs) can be integrated into group reading activities to enhance parent-child interactions and support the development of mathematical skills.

Interests
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Behavior Change
  • Human-AI Interaction
Education
Ph.D. in Computer Science
Virginia Tech University
2024--Present
B.A. in Computer Science
Bucknell University
2018--2024
TaleMate

A conversational agent designed to enhance parent-child interactions during shared reading activities, with a focus on developing mathematical skills through engaging storytelling.

Toysphere

This project aims to address the environmental impact of discarded toys. With 80% of toys ending up in landfills despite their potential for reuse, the project seeks to reduce waste by encouraging children and parents to make more sustainable decisions regarding end-of-life (EoL) toys.

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Virginia Tech:

CS 3724: Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction

Fall 2025

CS 5244: Web Application Development

Spring 2025