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I earned my PhD in Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Dallas. My research interests encompass public management, organizational theory and behavior, and human resources management, with a particular emphasis on public sector innovation, leadership, organizational culture, and performance in public organizations. Specifically, my research centers on how public leaders, managers, and employees collectively address both internal and external workplace challenges to cultivate more resilient, transformative, and inclusive public organizations that effectively serve diverse democratic communities.
Methodologically, I use quantitative research designs, including survey research and survey experiments, quasi-experimental approaches, regression and structural equation modeling (SEM), and moderated mediation. I also conduct cross-sector and cross-national comparative analyses.
I has been recognized with several awards from academic associations, including the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), Public Management Research Association (PMRA), and Conference of Minority Public Administration (COMPA).
I hold MS in Social Data Analytics and Research from the University of Texas at Dallas. I also earn MA in Public Policy and BA in Public Administration and Journalism from Korea University in South Korea.
Research & Teaching Interests:
Public Management and Leadership, Public Sector Innovation
Organizational Theory and Behavior, Human Resources Management
Performance Management, Research Design and Quantitative Methods