I am a political scientist studying how political, social, and professional identities shape the behavior of state agents and, in turn, the capacity, inclusiveness, and accountability of democratic institutions.
To fulfill the military service duty as a South Korean male citizen while working on my dissertation project, I am working as a lecturer of military history (first lieutenant) at Korea Army Academy from June 2024 to May 2027. I am particularly excited about this valuable opportunity to improve my teaching skills and also conduct fieldwork in the country of my academic interest.