Neuroscience Student @ UNC Chapel Hill

About Me

Hyunwook Choi

Hi, I'm Hyunwook Choi, an undergraduate neuroscience student at UNC Chapel Hill, originally from the Bay Area. I have extensive prior experience in competitive programming and computer science, as well as both mechanical & software expertise in robotics. Although I don't have prior experience in neuroscience research, my passion and enthusiasm for the field helps me to adapt quickly and contribute meaningfully.

Outside of academia, I enjoy playing volleyball, photography, and listening to music. Some of my esoteric hobbies include building mechanical keyboards, speed-typing, pen spinning, and fragrances, which is an odd yet fun collection of interests that keeps me balanced.

I'm currently looking for opportunities in wet/dry research labs and internships where I can gain experience/knowledge and contribute meaningfully with my CS background.

My Projects

A brief summary of various work/projects I've done, both professional & hobbyist

FIRST Tech Challenge Team 13356

Wrote robotics software to compete in the FIRST Tech Challenge, #2 in CA & #16 worldwide, acquired $12k in sponsorships

Research @ Dasion

Reduced computational resources for small ML models for EEG data to detect drowsiness while driving.

Futures Trader

Over $350k funded on Topstep, MFFU, and other prop firms. Trading the E-mini S&P 500(ES) & E-mini Nasdaq 100(NQ).

Pantheon Prep

Designed front-end for website, student portal, and AI tools. Wrote propositions for school contracts program.

Mechanical Keyboards

Built custom mechanical keyboards:
1. QK65 w/ L KTT Sea Salt Switches(Linear),
2. Rainy75 w/ L+F HMX Violet Switches(Linear).

Photography

Developed an interest thru a digital photography class, took photos with my Canon EOS Rebel T6i.

Contact

Feel free to reach out via email/phone or connect with me on my socials/LinkedIn!