Jason Hong
Professor, Human-Computer Interaction Institute
Jason Hong 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:
- How can we use rich sensor data to improve our lives?
- How can we make privacy and security easier for everyone?
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.
Education
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
Affiliations
Research Interests
- Applications of security and privacy
- cybersecurity + privacy
- human computer interaction
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- IoT security and privacy
- mobile and app security and privacy
- mobile computing
- privacy
- privacy enhancing technologies
- security education, awareness, and training
- Usability and human behavior
- usable privacy and security
- usable security
Media mentions
CyLab Security and Privacy Institute
CyLab researchers present at ACM CHI 2025
CyLab Security and Privacy Institute researchers will present nine papers and teach one course at the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI 2025).
CyLab Security and Privacy Institute
CyLab researchers present at ACM CHI 2024
CyLab Security and Privacy Institute researchers presented 10 papers and participated in one special interest group at the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI 2024).
CMU Engineering
One student, two continents
CMU-Africa student Farida Eleshin (MSIT ’24) is concluding her master’s program with a final semester in Pittsburgh, where she’s working on several research projects in the CHIMPS Lab that focus on privacy and security.
Lifewire
Hong quoted by Lifewire
HCII’s Jason Hong shares tips for protecting your privacy online. He says people should use a username unrelated to their real name when sharing photos or posting on online forums.
CyLab Security and Privacy Institute
CyLab announces first round of Secure Blockchain Initiative funded projects
Carnegie Mellon University's Secure Blockchain Initiative (SBI) is off and running, as six projects have been selected for its first round of seed funding. Through research, the initiative aims to revolutionize blockchain technology within enterprise ecosystems by tackling various challenges.
CyLab Security and Privacy Institute
New website highlights thousands of Android apps’ data collection practices
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have launched a new website, offering Android users an easy and convenient way to see how their data is collected and shared.
CyLab Security and Privacy Institute
CyLab researchers to present at ACM CHI 2023
CyLab Security and Privacy Institute researchers are set to present seven papers at the upcoming ACM CHI 2023 (Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems).
CyLab Security and Privacy Institute
CyLab awards 2023 seed funding
This year, CyLab has awarded $450K in seed funding to 20 faculty, staff, and students in five departments across three colleges at CMU.
Carnegie Mellon School of Computer Science
Hong named Association for Computing Machinery Fellow
HCII’s Jason Hong has been recognized as a fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). The distinction, reserved for the top 1% of the association's membership, honors recipients’ outstanding work in computing and information technology and/or outstanding service to ACM and the larger computing community.
Health
Hong quoted on protecting reproductive health user data
CyLab’s Jason Hong spoke to Health about protecting reproductive health user data in the wake of Roe v. Wade’s overturn.
Consumer Affairs
Hong quoted on travel scams
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
Peekaboo! Here’s a system to guarantee smart home privacy
CyLab researchers have developed a new privacy-sensitive architecture for developers to build smart home apps.