Jyhjong Hwang is a PhD. student in International Relations and Comparative Politics. Her research interest is in the politics of foreign aid, international development, and international cooperation.

Before coming to Ohio State, Jyhjong earned a M.A. in International Development and International Economics from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, and a B.A. in International Relations from Tufts University. She served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Namibia. She is originally from Taiwan.