C21U is excited to announce that Sanghyun Jang will join Georgia Tech as our visiting research scholar starting on October 20, 2025. He comes from South Korea, where he served as director of the education data center at the Korea Education and Research Information Service (KERIS). For one year, he will be based in Atlanta, Georgia, to collaborate with C21U faculty and researchers to develop AI-based learning systems and leverage educational data to improve student outcomes.
“We are pleased to welcome Sanghyun Jang to C21U as our visiting scholar. His leadership and expertise in Korea’s national digital and AI education initiatives offer an invaluable global perspective to our goal of promoting innovation in lifelong learning. His visit will assist us in exploring new models of AI-enabled education that link K–12, higher education, and lifelong learners worldwide,” said C21U Executive Director Stephen Harmon.
Sanghyun has extensive experience leading national education data initiatives in South Korea and collaborating with international organizations like UNESCO and the World Bank. This aligns well with C21U’s mission to promote personalized, data-driven teaching and learning at scale. His expertise highlights our commitment to global collaboration and leadership in AI-powered education.
“I deeply appreciate the opportunity to join C21U and collaborate with Georgia Tech’s outstanding researchers. Their innovative work in AI and lifelong learning provides a strong foundation for meaningful international collaboration and innovation. I am excited that this visiting scholar experience will help build a global network for AI and education research by connecting KERIS, Korean universities, and Georgia Tech,” said Sanghyun Jang.
C21U’s team looks forward to sharing updates on Sanghyun’s work throughout the year. Stay tuned for upcoming events and research highlights.
Sanghyun Jang holds a doctorate in computer engineering from Dongguk University.