Chongryol Park

Chongryol Park is a Lecturer in Business, Economic and Social Policy at the University of Derby, affiliated with the Derby International Business School under the College of Business, Law and Social Sciences. With dual PhDs in Management and Electronic Engineering, he combines technical expertise with policy analysis in his research.

• Focus areas: Entrepreneurship, High-Tech SMEs, Enterprise Policy
• Industry experience: Policymaker (South Korean government), Research Engineer, Patent Analyst
• Academic affiliations: University of Stirling (2020 PhD), Dongguk University (2012 PhD)

His research examines sustainable growth factors in high-tech SMEs, particularly employee contributions, founder perspectives, and cross-country policy comparisons. He has developed frameworks analyzing South Korean success cases and OECD country comparisons.

Recent publications focus on:

• Startup incubation programs
• R&D support mechanisms
• Employee retention strategies
• RFID technology applications

Scientific recognitions include:

• Best Reviewer Award at BAM 2024
• Fellow of Higher Education Academy

He supervises postgraduate research students and teaches modules on research methods, leadership, and entrepreneurship.