Teaching Professor, Khoury College of Computer Sciences
Biography
Jeongkyu Lee joined the faculty of Northeastern University in 2022. With a research background that bridges deep learning, robotics, and big data, Dr. Lee brings both technical expertise and educational innovation to the classroom. His courses in big data, NoSQL, Python, and statistics reflect his commitment to preparing students for emerging data-driven fields.
Before joining Northeastern, Dr. Lee worked as a database administrator at companies such as Hana Bank and IBM. His academic journey and professional career have been defined by a focus on real-world computing solutions across data engineering, computer vision, and intelligent systems.
He leads the “Anyone Python” project—an informal, global online learning series focused on basic Python and computer science fundamentals. The course has served hundreds of learners across countries through an accessible, stress-free teaching model.
Outside of work, Dr. Lee enjoys traveling by train, finding inspiration and calm through his journeys.
Education
- PhD in Computer Science and Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington
- MS in Computer Science, Sogang University
- BS in Mathematics, Sungkyunkwan University
Publications
Research Interests
Machine learning, Big Data, robotics, computer vision, database systems, data visualization, deep learning
