Sohee Kim

Dr. Sohee Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Instructional Design and Development Program at the University of South Alabama’s Department of Counseling and Instructional Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology (Research, Evaluation, Measurement, and Statistics) from Oklahoma State University (2019), following earlier degrees from Sungshin Women’s University in South Korea. Her research focuses on Item Response Theory (IRT), multidimensional models, linking/equating, and assessment methodologies, combining simulation studies with empirical data to address both theoretical and practical challenges in educational measurement. She collaborates with institutions like Oklahoma State University and the University of Georgia on projects involving psychometrics and structural equation modeling.

• B.S., Education & Korean Literature (2009), Sungshin Women’s University
• M.A., Measurement and Evaluation (2013), Sungshin Women’s University
• Ph.D., Educational Psychology (2019), Oklahoma State University

Her recent work explores social media’s impact on mental health, AI literacy among educators, and cross-cultural education equity. She emphasizes collaborative learning in her teaching of quantitative methods and research design. Though no awards are listed, her interdisciplinary research bridges educational statistics with societal issues like disordered eating and doomscrolling.

Dr. Kim’s advising and grants involve graduate-level mentorship and partnerships on large-scale surveys. She contributes to initiatives such as the Samsung Dream Scholarship’s educational support programs. While no specific labs are mentioned, her collaborations span universities and disciplines, reflecting her commitment to applied and theoretical research.