About Alan

Alan Jihoon Choi is a student researcher, robotics competitor, puzzle creator, and music maker with strong interests in biomedical engineering, robotics, artificial intelligence, environmental science, coding, and creative expression.

His work is shaped by hands-on learning. He does not only study ideas; he builds, tests, revises, presents, and connects them through research projects, robotics competitions, science assignments, coding projects, puzzle design, and original music.

Hyatt Regency San Francisco, San Francisco, United States

A Student Who Connects Learning with Real-World Projects

Alan’s learning journey has been shaped by hands-on exploration and interdisciplinary thinking. He is interested in projects that begin with real questions: how robotics can improve biological experiments, how AI can help understand environmental problems, how puzzles can strengthen logical thinking, and how music can express structure and emotion.

His academic foundation is also shaped by the Minerva Baccalaureate approach, which emphasizes critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and reflection. Through this learning model, Alan has practiced connecting ideas across science, humanities, culture, social impact, and creative work.

What makes Alan’s work distinctive is not only the range of his activities, but the way he connects them. His research connects biology with robotics. His robotics projects connect engineering with environmental and social problems. His puzzle work connects mathematics with cognition and learning. His music connects digital tools with personal expression. Together, these experiences show a student who learns by building, testing, reflecting, and creating.

1. Research Mindset

Alan approaches research as a way to understand real-world problems through evidence. His work in biology, biotechnology, antibiotic resistance, and environmental health shows his interest in using scientific thinking to explore urgent questions.

2. Robotics and Engineering

Alan uses robotics as a tool for solving problems. His robotics projects include laboratory automation, climate-resilient systems, AI-supported ocean mapping, and creative public-space ideas.

3. Creative Expression

Alan’s interests also include puzzles, coding, mathematics, and original music. These creative works show his ability to think in patterns, structures, systems, and emotions.

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