# Kyung-Ah Sohn

> Ph.D. Carnegie Mellon University 2011 ( ORCID ID = 0000-0001-8941-1188)

**Wikidata**: [Q59384403](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q59384403)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kyung-ah-sohn

## Summary
Kyung-Ah Sohn is a South Korean computer scientist, researcher, and bioinformatician. She earned her Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University in 2011 and currently works at Ajou University.

## Biography
- Nationality: South Korea
- Education:
    - Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Carnegie Mellon University (2011)
    - Master of Science in computer science from Seoul National University (2003)
- Known for: Her work as a computer scientist, researcher, and bioinformatician.
- Employer(s): Ajou University (since February 2, 2014)
- Field(s): Computer science, bioinformatics

## Contributions
The provided source material details Kyung-Ah Sohn's academic background and affiliations but does not specify her concrete contributions such as publications, products, companies founded, patents, open-source projects, or standards created. Therefore, a detailed description of her specific contributions cannot be provided based on the given information.

## FAQs
### Q: What is Kyung-Ah Sohn's primary occupation?
A: Kyung-Ah Sohn is primarily a researcher, computer scientist, and bioinformatician. She holds a Ph.D. and is affiliated with Ajou University.

### Q: Where did Kyung-Ah Sohn receive her higher education?
A: Kyung-Ah Sohn earned her Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University in 2011 and a Master of Science in computer science from Seoul National University in 2003.

### Q: What is Kyung-Ah Sohn's current institutional affiliation?
A: Kyung-Ah Sohn is currently employed at Ajou University, a university located in Suwon, South Korea. Her employment there began on February 2, 2014.

### Q: Who was Kyung-Ah Sohn's doctoral advisor?
A: Kyung-Ah Sohn's doctoral advisor for her Ph.D. at Carnegie Mellon University was Eric P. Xing.

### Q: What is Kyung-Ah Sohn's nationality?
A: Kyung-Ah Sohn is a citizen of South Korea.

## Why They Matter
The provided source material outlines Kyung-Ah Sohn's academic and professional background, including her education and current employment. However, it does not contain information regarding the specific impact, significance, or lasting influence of her work on her field or the broader scientific community. Therefore, a detailed explanation of why she matters cannot be provided based solely on the given data.

## Notable For
- Earning a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University in 2011.
- Her role as a computer scientist, researcher, and bioinformatician.
- Her employment at Ajou University since 2014.
- Being advised by Eric P. Xing for her doctoral studies.

## Body

### Personal Information
- **Name:** Kyung-Ah Sohn (Given name: Gyeong-a, Family name: Son)
- **Gender:** Female
- **Citizenship:** South Korea
- **Instance of:** Human

### Education
Kyung-Ah Sohn pursued her higher education at two prominent institutions:
- **Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)**:
    - **Institution:** Carnegie Mellon University
    - **Year:** 2011
    - **Doctoral Advisor:** Eric P. Xing
- **Master of Science (M.S.)**:
    - **Institution:** Seoul National University
    - **Year:** 2003
    - **Field:** Computer Science

### Professional Career and Affiliations
- **Occupation:** Researcher, computer scientist, bioinformatician
- **Employer:** Ajou University
    - **Location:** Suwon, South Korea
    - **Start Date:** February 2, 2014

### Identifiers
Kyung-Ah Sohn is associated with several academic and research identifiers:
- **ORCID ID:** 0000-0001-8941-1188
- **loop_id:** 511551
- **mr_author_id:** 846366
- **scopus_author_id:** 56043382200
- **zbmath_author_id:** sohn.kyung-ah
- **dimensions_author_id:** 01147724375.97
- **google_scholar_author_id:** -QsSytMAAAAJ
- **acm_digital_library_author_id:** 81340492911
- **mathematics_genealogy_project_id:** 173502

## References

1. Mathematics Genealogy Project
2. [Source](https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~ksohn/)
3. [ORCID Public Data File 2023](https://pub.orcid.org/v3.0/0000-0001-8941-1188/employment/100050)
4. [ORCID Public Data File 2020](https://pub.orcid.org/v3.0_rc1/0000-0001-8941-1188/external-identifiers/1116958)