Kai-Hsiang (Allen) Chou

About Me

Bio

I am Kai-Hsiang Chou, also known as Allen Chou. I am a master’s student in Computer Science at National Taiwan University (NTU), Taipei, Taiwan. I previously earned my bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science and Philosophy from NTU.

Education

  • M.S. in Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Taiwan University.
    2024~2026 (Expected)
  • B.S. in Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Taiwan University.
    2018~2024
  • B.A. in Philosophy (Double-major), National Taiwan University.
    2018~2024

Interests

Most of my research has focused on computer security and privacy. My past work spans topics such as web security, online privacy, and secure messaging. More recently, my research has shifted toward human-centered security and technology policy. Currently, I am currently a graduate student at Network Security Lab, working under the supervision of Prof. Hsu-Chun Hsiao.

I am not doing research (in the strict sense) in philosophy, but I like to read books and articles about philosophy, especially political philosophy, moral philosophy, and philosophy of privacy. My bachelor thesis is about the philosophical aspect of privacy and privacy rights. I am also interested in related topics such as privacy, data ethics, and internet governance.

CV

Here is my academic CV.

Miscellaneous

  • My legal name is Kai-Hsiang Chou, where Kai-Hsiang is my first name and Chou is my last name. Allen is a nickname I mostly used during my teenage years, and it has stayed with me ever since. I usually use my legal name in academic contexts, but in daily communication, either name is fine.
  • I was born and raised in Taiwan and currently live in Taipei. If you’re ever in town, feel free to drop me a line and grab a coffee!
  • My native language is Mandarin Chinese. I also speak English.
  • It was Existentialism that first sparked my interest in philosophy. I originally intended to study continental philosophy, but for reasons I still don’t quite understand, I ended up more influenced by the analytic tradition.
  • As of June 2025, my Dijkstra number and Erdős number are both four. (Not sure if that’s brag-worthy, but it’s a fun fact.)
  • This website is yet another project I’ve done due to procrastinate from doing something far more important.