Pyung Kim
I am a Ph.D. candidate in Public Policy and Political Economy at the University of Texas at Dallas, admitted with the highest honors. My research explores the impact of neighborhood environments on health and economic outcomes, identifying key factors that contribute to more supportive communities. I leverage GIS and machine learning techniques to pinpoint areas requiring targeted policy interventions. I also employ design-based econometrics to evaluate the causal impacts of policy interventions.
Before joining UT Dallas, I completed my B.A. in Public Administration at Ajou University, graduating summa cum laude, followed by an M.A. in Public Administration from Yonsei University in South Korea. I then gained valuable policy research experience at the Korea Institute of Public Administration, a research organization operating under the Prime Minister’s office. My academic achievements have been recognized through prestigious scholarships and research grants from the Korea Ministry of Education, National Research Foundation of Korea, and the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Research Interests
- Environment, Health, and Disability
- Neighborhood Effects and Social Mobility
- Spatial Data Science and Machine Learning
- Causal Inference and Program Evaluation