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, using Natural Language Processing (NLP), I analyze social media data, such as TED talk scripts, to monitor the social construction process of public agendas over time. Similarly, I apply Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers (BERT) to patent abstracts and claims to analyze technology trends. These linguistic analyses allow me to identify emerging issues and trends early and predict major shifts in society and technology.
Education
Seoul National University (Ph.D., Strategic Management, College Valedictorian)
W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University (Ph.D. course completed, Strategic Management, Advisor: Prof. Robert E. Hoskisson & Prof. Peggy M. Lee)
Seoul National University (M.B.A., Strategic Management)
Seoul National University (B.S., Aerospace Engineering)
Academic Employment
GIST, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Associate Professor (2025 – present)
GIST, Division of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Associate Professor (2021 – 2025)
GIST, Division of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Assistant Professor (2016 – 2021)
Honors and Awards
Winner, Best Paper Award, Korean Academy of International Business, 2024
Winner, Best Paper Award, Korean Society of Strategic Management, 2019
Finalist, Academy of Management OMT Division Best Paper Award, 2014
Best Paper Proceedings, Academy of Management OMT Division, 2014
Best Paper Proceedings, Academy of Management BPS Division, 2007, 2011
Outstanding Reviewer Award, Academy of Management BPS Division, 2011, 2013
Outstanding Teaching Award, GIST College, 2020
University Graduate Scholar Fellowship, Arizona State University, 2006-2008
Phi Kappa Phi (ΦΚΦ) National Honor Society (Chapter: Arizona State University)
Valedictorian, Business Ph.D. Graduates, Seoul National University, 2014
MENSA, life membership
Representative 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
Principles of Management
Technology and Innovation Management
Technology Entrepreneurship
Social Network Theory and Analysis
Social Physics: A Network-based Approach
Professional Service Activities
2025 – Present Editorial Review Board for Journal of Management (FT50 Journal)
2025 – Present Ad hoc reviewer for Strategic Organization
2025 – Present 경영학연구 편집위원 (경영전략 분야)
2023 Ad hoc reviewer for Applied Economics
2023 – Present 한국국제경영관리학회 이사
2021 – Present 한국전략경영학회 상임이사
2021 – Present 한국전략경영학회 편집위원, 혁신 및 기술전략 분야
2021 – 2024 Ad hoc reviewer for Journal of Management (FT50 Journal)
2013 – 2015 Ad hoc reviewer for Corporate Governance: an International Review
2015 Guest reviewer for Journal of Management Studies
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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.
Professional Affiliations
2023 – Present 한국국제경영관리학회
2021 – Present 한국전략경영학회
2006 – Present Academy of Management
Referred Conference Presentations
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
Jin, K. Network Effects Reconsidered: Localized Feedback, Diffusion Percolation, and Topology-aware Seeding Strategies, Presented at the Korean Strategic Management Society Conference, Seoul, Korea, Apr 2024
Park, C. & Jin, K. Mimetic Isomorphic Pressure and Corporate Philanthropy of Foreign Subsidiaries: The Moderating Role of Liabilities of Foreignness and Origin. Presented at the Conference of the Korean Society of Strategic Management, Seoul, Apr 2021
Park, C. & Jin, K. The Liability of Foreignness and Corporate Philanthropy of MNC Subsidiaries in Korea: A Dynamic Approach. Presented at the Sustainable Management Research Conference of the Korean Society of Strategic Management, Seoul, Nov 2019
* Winner, the Best Paper Award (as a corresponding author)
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
* Selected for the Best Paper Proceedings
** Finalist, the 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
10. Books/Book Translation
Jin, K., Lee, P.M., & Gomulya, D. 2024. VC Firm Reputation. In D. Cumming & B. Hammer (Eds.), The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Private Equity: 1–6. Cham: Springer International Publishing.
