My research focus is threefold. Firstly, I am dedicated to understanding social contagion dynamics, examining them through the multidisciplinary lenses of physics, epidemiology, sociology, economics, and marketing. I aim to integrate local-interaction-based (bottom-up) models and global-information-based (top-down) models to interconnect social contagion processes with social construction. Through this approach, I strive to explore the potential for guiding the social construction process towards more preferable futures.
Secondly, I am interested in the diffusion of technology and innovation in the context of network externalities. By relaxing the assumption of complete information and incorporating network topologies, I aim to identify network-based strategies rooted in local network effects.
Lastly, I am keen on deciphering the process and mechanism by which reality and futures are socially constructed. Given the significant role that language plays in the social construction process, I place considerable emphasis on linguistic analyses. Specifically, I conduct topic modeling analyses using social media data, such as TED talk scripts, to monitor the social construction process of public agendas over time. This approach enables me to identify emerging issues at an early stage and predict the macro-movements and behaviors of society.
EDUCATION
Seoul National University (Ph.D., Strategic Management, Valedictorian) (2014)
W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University (Ph.D. course completed, Strategic Management, Advisor: Prof. Robert E. Hoskisson & Prof. Peggy M. Lee) (2008)
Seoul National University (M.B.A., Strategic Management) (2000)
Seoul National University (B.S., Aerospace Engineering) (1998)
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
GIST College, Associate Professor (2021 – present)
GIST College, Assistant Professor (2016 – 2021)
HONORS & AWARDS
2020 Outstanding Teaching Award, GIST College
2019 Winner, Best Paper Award of the Sustainable Management Research Conference of the Korean Society of Strategic Management
2014 Finalist, Academy of Management OMT Division Best Paper Award
2014 Best Paper Proceedings, Academy of Management OMT Division
2014 Valedictorian of Business Ph.D. Graduates, Seoul National University
2013 Outstanding Reviewer Award, Academy of Management BPS Division
2011 Best Paper Proceedings, Academy of Management BPS Division
2011 Outstanding Reviewer Award, Academy of Management BPS Division
2009 MENSA, The High IQ Society (achieved the maximum score on the eligibility test)
2008 Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society (Chapter: Arizona State University)
2007 Best Paper Proceedings, Academy of Management BPS Division
2006-2008 University Graduate Scholar Fellowship, Arizona State University
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Choi, J.-O., Jin, K., & Yu, U. 2023. Induced diffusion percolation model: Examining the role of superactive nodes in the diffusion of innovations. Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation, 120: 107154. (2021 Impact Factor: 4.186; JCR ranking: mathematics, applied 9/267, physics, mathematical 4/56)
Jin, K., & Yu, U. 2022. Entropy profiles of Schelling’s segregation model from the Wang–Landau algorithm. Chaos: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Nonlinear Science, 32(11): 113103. (2021 Impact Factor: 3.741; JCR ranking: physics, mathematical 7/56, mathematics, applied 17/267)
Jin, K., & Yu, U. 2021. Reference to Global State and Social Contagion Dynamics. Frontiers in Physics, 9:684223. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphy.2021.684223. (2020 Impact Factor: 3.56; JCR ranking: physics, multidisciplinary 25/86)
Gomulya, D., Jin, K., Lee, P. M., & Pollock, T. G. 2019. Crossed wires: Endorsement signals and the effects of IPO firm delistings on venture capitalists’ reputations. Academy of Management Journal, 62(3): 641–666. (2018 Impact Factor: 7.191; JCR ranking: management 9/217, business 9/147)
Jin, K. & Park, C. 2015. Separation of cash flow and voting rights and firm performance in large family business groups in Korea" Corporate Governance: an International Review (2015 Impact Factor:2.169; JCR ranking: business finance 11/94, business 37/120), 23(5):434-451.
Pollock, T.G., Lee, P.M., Jin, K & Lashley, K. 2015. “(Un)Tangled: Exploring the asymmetric coevolution of new venture capital firms' reputation and status” Administrative Science Quarterly (2015 Impact Factor: 5.316; JCR ranking: business 4/120, management 6/192), 60(3): 482-517.
Lee, P.M., Pollock, T.G. & Jin, K. 2011. The contingent value of venture capitalist reputation, Strategic Organization (2015 Impact Factor: 2.444; JCR ranking: business 30/120, management 41/192), 9(1): 33-69.
TEACHING
Strategic Management
Social Network Analysis
Technology and Innovation Management
Technology Entrepreneurship
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE ACTIVITIES
2023 – Present Ad hoc reviewer for Applied Economics
2023 – Present 한국국제경영관리학회 이사
2021 – Present 한국전략경영학회 이사
2021 – Present 한국전략경영학회 편집위원, 혁신 및 기술전략 분야
2021 – Present Ad hoc reviewer for Journal of Management
2013 – 2015 Ad hoc reviewer for Corporate Governance: an International Review
2015 Guest reviewer for Journal of Management Studies
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
2023 – Present 한국국제경영관리학회
2021 – Present 한국전략경영학회
2006 – Present Academy of Management
REFEREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Pollock, T.G., Lee, P.M., Jin, K. & Lashley, K. 2014 “Chicken or egg: Exploring the co-evolution of VC firm reputation and status” Best Paper Proceedings, Academy of Management Annual Meeting, OMT Division, Philadelphia, PA
Pollock, T.G., Lee, P.M., Jin, K. & Lashley, K. 2014 “Chicken or egg: Exploring the co-evolution of VC firm reputation and status” The Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research.
Jin, K., Park, C. & Lee, J. 2011. “Structural positions within business group equity networks and performance of affiliate Firms" Best Paper Proceedings, Academy of Management Annual Meeting, BPS Division, San Antonio, TX.
Lee, P.M., Pollock, T.G. & Jin, K. 2007. "Substance, symbolism and the 'signal strength' of venture capitalist prestige" Best Paper Proceedings, Academy of Management Annual Meeting, BPS Division, Philadelphia, PA.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Pollock, T.G., Lee, P.M., Jin, K. & Lashley, K. “Chicken or egg: Exploring the co-evolution of VC firm reputation and status” Presented at the Academy of Management Annual Meeting (OMT Division), Philadelphia, PA, August, 2014 * Finalist, OMT Division Best Paper Award
Pollock, T.G., Lee, P.M., Jin, K. & Lashley, K. “Chicken or egg: Exploring the co-evolution of VC firm reputation and status” Presented at the Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference, London, Ontario, Canada, June, 2014
Pollock, T.G., Lee, P.M., Jin, K. & Lashley, K. “Chicken or egg: Exploring the co-evolution of VC firm reputation and status” Presented at the Strategic Management Society Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, September, 2013
Jin, K. & Hwang, S. "Unpacking performance heterogeneity in group affiliated firms in Korea: Structural positions in the business group ownership network" Presented at the Academy of Management Annual Meeting (BPS Division), Lake Buena Vista (Orlando), FL, August, 2013
Jin, K., Park, C. & Lee, J. "Structural positions within business group equity networks and performance of affiliate firms" Presented at the Academy of Management Annual Meeting (BPS Division), San Antonio, TX, August, 2011
Jin, K., Lee, P.M. & Labianca, G. "Countering and clustering in interorganizational structural hole birth and decay: Evidence from venture capital investment network" Presented as one of thirteen invitees at Organization Science Special Issue Conference on the Genesis and Dynamics of Networks, Milan, Italy, May 17-19, 2009.
Jin, K. & Lee, P.M. "The evolution of network structure in venture capital industry" Presented at the Academy of Management Annual Meeting (BPS Division), Anaheim, CA, August, 2008
Lee, P.M., Pollock, T.G. & Jin, K. "Substance, symbolism and the 'signal strength' of venture capitalist prestige" Presented the Academy of Management Annual Meeting (BPS Division), Philadelphia, PA, August, 2007.
Lee, P.M., Pollock, T.G. & Jin, K. "Substance, symbolism and the 'signal strength' of venture capitalist prestige" Presented at the Smith Entrepreneurship Conference, University of Maryland, April, 2007.
Jin, K. "Network structure, diversity, and innovation: A study on R&D collaboration of information technology ventures" Presented at the Academy of Management Annual Meeting (TIM Division), Atlanta, GA, August, 2006
