Prof . Young-Chul Kim : Leading Researcher in Economics of Education
Professor at Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Sogang University, south korea
Your remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.
🔬 Your successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.
🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.
Professional Profiles:
Education:
The user completed their Ph.D. in Economics in 2009 as a Fulbright Scholar at the Department of Economics, Brown University. Prior to this, they earned an M.A. in Economics from the same department in 2005. In 2004, they attained a Master Diploma in Economics from the Department of Economics at Seoul National University. Their academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science degree from Seoul National University in 2000.
Professional Experience:
In 2022, the user holds a position as a Professor at Sogang University in Seoul. Prior to this, they were an Associate Professor at the same institution from 2017 to 2022. From 2018 to 2021, they served as a Trustee on the Board of Trustees of Chongshin University in Seoul. Their career also includes a role as an Assistant Professor at Sangmyung University in Seoul from 2013 to 2017. Before that, they worked as an Associate Fellow at the Korea Development Institute in Seoul from 2009 to 2013. In August 2010, they had a research visit at the Department of Economics, Brown University. In July 2009, they had another research visit at Universidad de los Andes in Bogota, Colombia. From 2005 to 2006, they were an Exchange Scholar at the Department of Economics, Harvard University. In August 2004, they completed the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program at the University of Pennsylvania. They also have experience as a Research Associate at the Korea Development Institute in Seoul and have completed military service as a KATUSA (Korean Augmentation to the United States Army) Sergeant-retired. Additionally, they were engaged in academic activities from 2000 to 2002.
Working Papers and in Progress:
The user has contributed to several research papers, showcasing their diverse interests and collaborations. One of their works, “Birds of a Feather: Life Cycle Social Externalities, Heterogeneous Beliefs, and Development Bias,” co-authored with Glenn Loury, is currently in the second round of revisions for the Journal of Economic Theory. Another collaborative effort with Seul-Ki Kim, titled “Are Girls Mentally Healthier without Boys Around? Mental Health Outcomes of Single-Sex Schooling,” is also in the second round of revisions, this time for Applied Economics. Furthermore, they have partnered with S. Lee, S. Kim, and D. Ryu on a paper titled “The Effect of Social Support on Suicidal Ideation of the Children of Cross-Border Marriage Couples,” which is currently in the resubmission stage for the Asian Economic Journal. Additionally, their work includes a paper titled “A Dynamic Game of Cop-Citizen Interactions,” co-authored with Glenn Loury and Jong Jae Lee.
Editorial Activity and Affiliation Services:
The user has an extensive history of editorial and organizational roles within the academic community, demonstrating their commitment to scholarly engagement and leadership. Currently, they hold the position of Co-editor for the Journal of Economic Theory and Econometrics, starting from 2022. Their previous editorial roles include serving as Co-editor for The Journal of Korean Economic Studies from 2015 to 2021 and as the Managing Editor (Microeconomic Theory) for The Korean Journal of Economic Studies from 2020 to 2021. They have also been an Editorial Board Member for the Korean Journal of Public Finance since 2013. Their leadership roles extend to serving as the Director on the Board of Directors for the Korea Econometric Society from 2022 to 2023 and as the Coordinator for the Microeconomics Research Group within the Korea Econometric Society from 2020 to 2022. In 2021, they took on the role of Deputy Secretary for the Korea International Economic Association. Additionally, they are members of several professional organizations, including the Association for Public Economic Theory, The Korean Association of Public Finance, The Korean Economics Association, The Korean Econometric Society, The Korean Labor Economic Association, The American Economic Association, and The European Economic Association.
Advisory Services:
The user has been actively involved in various advisory and committee roles within the educational and governmental sectors. Notably, they served as the Chair of the Advisory Committee on Private Education Policy at the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education in South Korea from December 2019 to December 2021. Additionally, they contributed as a member of the Board of Trustees at Chongshin University from September 2018 to March 2021. Their expertise is also recognized at the Korea Development Institute, where they have been an Economic Experts Panel Member since February 2015. They have engaged in shaping educational policies through their participation in the Presidential Council on Education’s Higher Education Future Vision and Reform Project Team from December 2017 to September 2018 and their involvement in international projects like The Knowledge-Based Economy Project Team in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from March 2012 to June 2013. Their impact on education policy extends to roles in the Ministry of Education, where they were part of the Higher Education Policy Committee from September 2017 to October 2018 and the Public Universities Development Committee from October 2011 to October 2012. They also contributed to the Presidential Council for Future and Vision’s Education Reform Committee from March 2011 to February 2012 and the Ministry of Planning and Finance’s National Budget Operation Committee on Education from March 2010 to December 2011. Their commitment to education is further demonstrated by their involvement in various educational initiatives, such as the Economic Information and Education Center at the Korea Development Institute and the Ministry of Security and Public Administration’s Recruitment Management Board, where they have been engaged since 2013. Additionally, they participated in the Korea Education Development Institute’s Task Force for Competency-based Curriculum Development from January 2013 to January 2014. Their leadership qualities are evident in their role as the Associate Director of the Korean Fulbright Alumni from January 2015 to December 2017.
Publications:
1.Antecedents and consequences of mobile phone usability: Linking simplicity and interactivity to satisfaction, trust, and brand loyalty
- Published in Energy in 2015 with 542 citations.
2.Investigating the role of attitude in technology acceptance from an attitude strength perspective
- Published in Energy in 2009 with 347 citations.
3.Knowledge acquisition via three learning processes in enterprise information portals: Learning-by-investment, learning-by-doing, and learning-from-others
- Published in Energy in 2005 with 235 citations.
4.An experimental investigation of web-based information systems success in the context of electronic commerce
- Published in Energy in 2005 with 231 citations.
5.The impact of interactivity of electronic word of mouth systems and E-Quality on decision support in the context of the e-marketplace
- Published in Energy in 2019 with 219 citations.