“I chose to major in mathematical sciences because it gave me a rigorous structure to understand other fields, including physics and engineering. Many STEM topics boil down to evaluating the world in a certain mathematical framework, so deeply understanding that framework can help people choose the right approach to solve problems.”– Ho-Joon Han ’26H
Our April Scholar of the Month is Ho-Joon Han ’26H, a senior applied mathematics major, an Albert Dorman Honors College Scholar, and a recipient of the Daljit Singh and Devinder Kaur Ahluwalia Scholarship in Applied Mathematics. Ho-Joon’s enthusiasm, natural curiosity, and motivation to utilize mathematics as a basis for understanding other fields have made him an incredible asset to NJIT’s Department of Mathematical Sciences, the Honors College, and our campus community.
Ho-Joon maintains an outstanding 4.0 GPA, a reflection of both his academic ability and sustained commitment to Honors College initiatives. His drive to deepen his understanding of mathematics and pursue a multidisciplinary approach was evident even before arriving at NJIT, having worked as a high school researcher in the Department of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry at Brown University. At NJIT, he continued to distinguish himself: during the 2025 Honors Interdisciplinary Research Forum, he and his team earned first place in the Science, Technology, and Urban Transformation category. Their project, “Using Digital Technology to Promote Urban Agriculture,” also secured them the opportunity to represent NJIT at the National Collegiate Honors Council Conference in San Diego.
Ho-Joon’s aspirations and involvement campus life, much like his studies, are not strictly confined to mathematics. He actively volunteers with NJIT’s American Institute of Architecture Students, selling affordable snacks and school supplies as well as working in their print room.
After graduation, Ho-Joon aspires to study numerical analysis, as he believes it is the backbone of most scientific computing done in both research and industry settings.
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