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 focuses on the impact of neighborhood environments on health and social outcomes. I use GIS and machine learning techniques to identify areas in need of localized policy interventions. I also apply design-based econometrics to evaluate the causal impacts of policy interventions. My ultimate goal is to reduce environmental health inequalities and promote social mobility through the development of inclusive institutions.
Before joining UT Dallas, I worked at the Korea Institute of Public Administration, a national think tank under the Prime Minister. I earned my B.A. in Public Administration from Ajou University, graduating summa cum laude, and went on to complete my MPA at Yonsei University in South Korea. Throughout my academic journey, I have received several prestigious merit-based scholarships from institutions such as the Korea Ministry of Education, the National Research Foundation of Korea, Ajou University, Yonsei University, UT Dallas, and the Social Security Administration.
Research Interests
- Environment and Health
- Disability Inclusion and Social Mobility
- GIS and Applied Machine Learning
- Causal Inference and Policy Evaluation