Choi Young-Jun

Young-Jun Choi is a doctoral researcher in the GEOTRADE project at the University of Salzburg's Department of Political Science. He holds a BA and MA in Political Science from Yonsei University, where his thesis explored correlations between economic sanctions and military conflicts. His research focuses on trade policy, economic sanctions' impact on scientific innovation, and subnational-level economic dynamics. Methodologically, he emphasizes statistical approaches for causal inference.

• Education: BA/MA in Political Science (Yonsei University)
• Work Experience: Project Manager at a stealth nanomaterials startup

Research interests include analyzing how economic crises and sanctions influence technological advancement, with a particular focus on national and regional policy frameworks. His work bridges quantitative political economy and applied statistical methodologies.