Welcome! I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science and Diplomacy at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul, South Korea. I received my Ph.D. in Political Science from Michigan State University (USA) in 2025.

I study international institutions and international political economy, focusing on (1) the design and effectiveness of international institutions; (2) women’s leadership in trade and economic governance; and (3) the politics of economic statecraft and security policy.

My research primarily analyzes large-n data using quantitative methods, including social network analysis, text analysis and survey experiments. I have also conducted in-depth interviews with trade policymakers, UN human rights experts, national diplomats, and NGO representatives.

You can download a copy of my CV here.