Mr. JongWon Lee | Political Theory | Best Researcher Award
JongWon Lee is a Ph.D. candidate in Political Science at Indiana University ā Bloomington, specializing in Political Theory and Comparative Politics. His research focuses on contemporary political theory, particularly the works of Hannah Arendt, social movements, and civil disobedience. JongWon has published articles on civil resistance and the concept of uncivil disobedience in Australian Journal of Political Science and reviewed books in History of European Ideas. His ongoing work includes examining feminist activism in South Korea and the implications of civil disobedience. JongWon has received several awards, including the Political Science Graduate Fellowship and the Benjamin Most Award.
Publication Profile
Education
Ph.D. in Political Science, Indiana University ā Bloomington (2019 ā present) Subfields: Political Theory, Comparative Politics Dissertation Committee: William Scheuerman (Chair), Hussein Banai, Aurelian Craiutu, Jeffrey Isaac, Jason Wu. M.A. in Political Science, Sogang University (2019). B.A. in International Studies, Handong University (2015)
Research Interests
- Contemporary Political Theory
- Hannah Arendt
- Social Movements
- Civil Disobedience
Working Papers & Projects
āSecularization of the Religious Civil Disobedience? Hahmās Caseā. āGwangju Uprising and the Public Happinessā. āArendtās Encounter with #MeToo in South Koreaā. āIs Civil Disobedience āPrimarily American in its Origin and Substance?ā. āDemocracyās Crisis and Citizenshipā. āPopular Constitution-making in South Korea? Lessons from its Failureā
Awards, Fellowships, and Honors
Political Science Graduate Fellowship, Department of Political Science (Summer 2024). Benjamin Most Award, Department of Political Science (Summer 2023). Oakhanheum Fellowship, Oakhanheum Foundation (2023). Katherine C. Greenough Scholarship, Department of Political Science (Summer 2022). Wendell Willkie Scholarship, Department of Political Science (Spring 2022). Max Kade Fellowship, Department of Germanic Studies (2019-2020). Far East PK Scholarship, Far East Broadcasting Corporation (Fall 2016, Spring 2018). BK 21+ Research Scholarship, Korean Ministry of Education (2017). Hwa-su hoi Scholarship, Chenggang Foundation (2017). Next Century Humanities Scholarship, National Scholarship Foundation (2013). Merit-Based Scholarship, Handong University (2013). Academic Achievement Honors, Handong University (2013)
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Conclusion
JongWon Lee exhibits significant strengths as a researcher with a strong publication record, innovative focus on contemporary political theory, and multiple awards recognizing his contributions. His work on civil disobedience, social movements, and Hannah Arendt positions him as a leading scholar in political theory. Addressing areas such as broader dissemination and practical implications could further enhance his profile. Given his current achievements and potential for future impact, Lee is a strong candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award.