Welcome

I am Associate Professor of Political Science at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU). Prior to joining SKKU, I was an assistant professor at Utah State University. My research in comparative politics and political economy examines the political causes and consequences of social and economic inequality in post-industrial democracies, with a particular emphasis on East Asia. I explore how the transformations associated with post-industrialization generate new social conflicts and divides, and how these emerging dynamics influence political behavior and reshape public policy. My recent projects explore the politics surrounding three key socio-economic transformations in advanced democracies: 1) population aging and low fertility, 2) gender divisions, and 3) technological advancement. In this context, I analyze political attitudes and electoral choices across different social groups and examine the policy responses of political elites.

My work is published or forthcoming in journals such as Political Research Quarterly, Political Psychology, Electoral Studies, West European Politics among others. My co-authored book, Democracy Under Siege?, is published with Oxford University Press.

Substantive Interest:

Comparative Politics, Political Economy, Social and Economic Inequality, Social Divisions, Advanced Industrial Economies, East Asia