VILLANOVA, PA, February 07, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Kyoung Yong Kim has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Dr. Kim is an esteemed associate professor at Villanova University, where he has been contributing to the academic community since 2021. With a focus on employee ownership, strategic human capital, employment relationship, and leadership, Dr. Kim has established himself as an expert in his field. His dedication to research and teaching is evident through his involvement in numerous research projects worldwide and his role in mentoring senior students. Additionally, Dr. Kim serves on the editorial boards of several prestigious journals, including the Journal of Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, and Human Relations. His commitment to academia extends beyond Villanova University as he acts as an external reviewer for tenure decisions at other universities and writes recommendation letters for EB-2 National Interest Waiver applications.

Before joining Villanova University, Dr. Kim was an assistant professor of management at the City University of Hong Kong. His international experience also includes serving as a visiting scholar at Cornell University and Copenhagen Business School in 2019, as well as at ISEG in Portugal in 2023. These roles have enriched his understanding of global business practices and broadened his research perspective, enabling him to connect practical challenges with theoretical frameworks and analyze them more effectively.

Dr. Kim's academic journey began with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Kookmin University in South Korea, followed by a Master of Arts in human resources and industrial relations from the University of Minnesota. He later earned a Doctor of Philosophy in business administration from the University of Houston. His educational background has been instrumental in shaping his career, providing him with a solid foundation in his area of expertise and equipping him with the necessary skills to conduct rigorous research.

Throughout his career, Dr. Kim has been recognized for his scholarly contributions. In 2023, he received the Top Cited Article Awards from WILEY for his papers published in the Journal of Organizational Behavior and Personnel Psychology. He also earned the Best Convention Paper Award in Human Resources and Entrepreneurship from the Academy of Management in 2022 and the Emerging Scholar Award in Employee Ownership from the same organization in 2019. His publication record includes impactful studies such as "Nonlinear Effect Of Employee Ownership On Organizational Financial Misdeeds: The Moderating Role Of Organizational Size," highlighting his ability to address complex organizational issues.

Dr. Kim's involvement extends beyond academia into civic engagement. As a speaker for the Association for Pennsylvania Municipal Management Executive Development Conference in 2024 and a Fulbright Campus Committee member in 2023, he has contributed to professional development and cross-cultural exchange initiatives. These roles have allowed him to positively influence his local community and broader professional networks.

On a personal level, Dr. Kim was born in South Korea and is dedicated to raising his four-year-old son, Ryan, while balancing his professional responsibilities. He aims to continue producing high-quality and rigorous research, effectively teaching his courses for student benefit and engaging in service activities within and outside the university. His profound motivation for achievement drives him to accomplish significant professional and personal goals.

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