Prof . Jaimin Lee | Industrial organization |Best Researcher Award

Research for Community Impact Award Evaluation

Strengths

Extensive Research Experience: Jaimin Lee has a broad range of research publications, including notable SSCI and KCI articles, which reflect his extensive experience in economics, particularly in areas related to trade, transport, and regional development. Research Funding and Leadership: Lee has secured significant research funding from the National Research Foundation of Korea and held leadership roles such as Director of the Economics and Business Research Institute, which highlights his ability to lead impactful research initiatives. Awards and Honors: His accolades, such as the Excellent Paper Award and Senior Research Fund, demonstrate recognition of his high-quality research contributions. Community and Policy Impact: Lee’s work often addresses practical issues such as transport policies, economic impacts of free trade agreements, and regional development. His research is relevant for informing public policies and regional economic strategies, which aligns with the community impact focus of the award. Editorial and Review Contributions: His role as an editor and his participation in various academic and policy committees (e.g., audit of Korea Public Policy Association) suggest a commitment to advancing knowledge and influencing policy at multiple levels.

Areas for Improvement

Specific Community Engagement: While Lee’s research impacts public policy and regional development, explicit examples of community-based projects or direct engagement with community stakeholders in his research could strengthen his application. Documentation of Impact: Providing concrete examples of how his research has directly influenced community outcomes or public policies could enhance the case for the Research for Community Impact Award. Broader Dissemination: Increasing efforts to disseminate research findings to non-academic audiences, such as through public lectures, policy briefs, or community workshops, might further demonstrate the societal impact of his work.

🏛️ Employment History

Professor: School of Economics and Trade, Kyungpook National University, April 2021 – Present. Associate Professor: School of Economics and Trade, Kyungpook National University, April 2016 – March 2021. Assistant Professor: School of Economics and Trade, Kyungpook National University, April 2012 – March 2016. Full Time Lecturer: School of Economics and Trade, Kyungpook National University, March 2010 – March 2012. Research Fellow: Korea Transport Institute, December 2009 – February 2010. Associate Research Fellow: Korea Transport Institute, July 2003 – November 2009

🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Economics: Michigan State University, 2003. Ph.D. Coursework: Korea University, 1995 – 1997. M.A. in Economics: Korea University, 1995. B.A. in Economics: Korea University, 1993

🏆 Awards, Fellowships, and Grants

Senior Research Fund: National Research Foundation of Korea (2023 – 2025). Chair: School of Economics and Trade, Kyungpook National University (Feb 2023 – Jan 2024). Audit: Korea Public Policy Association (Mar 2023 – Feb 2024). Director: Economics and Business Research Institute, Kyungpook National University (Aug 2021 – Feb 2023). Editor: Journal of Korean Public Policy (Mar 2020 – Feb 2023). General Joint Research Fund: National Research Foundation of Korea (2018 – 2020). Social Science Korea (SSK) Research Fund: National Research Foundation of Korea (2014 – 2017). Excellent Paper Award: Korea Spatial Planning (2015), Korea Association of Business Education (2014). Excellent Research Associate: Korea Transport Institute, 2005. Howard Neville Fellowship: Michigan State University, January 1999