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Jung Koo Kang serves as an Assistant Professor of Business Administration in the Accounting and Management Unit at Harvard Business School. He teaches the core Financial Reporting and Control course in the MBA program and is actively engaged in research at the intersection of accounting, finance, and technology.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Southern California
- M.S. in Statistics from the University of Minnesota
- Bachelor of Business Administration from Korea University
Professor Kang's research focuses on financial technology innovation, alternative data applications, debt contracting mechanisms, and financial intermediation dynamics. He specifically investigates how emerging technologies reshape credit markets, alter information flows among market participants, and address social challenges through data-driven solutions. His work bridges theoretical accounting frameworks with practical financial applications, emphasizing real-world impact in banking and fintech sectors.
Analysis of his publication portfolio reveals a strong emphasis on data-driven credit innovation, with recurring themes in alternative data utilization (mobile phone data, satellite imagery), debt contracting evolution, and regulatory responses to technological disruption. His research consistently appears in top-tier journals including The Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting and Economics, and Journal of Accounting Research, demonstrating methodological rigor through both empirical analysis and field studies.
Prior to academia, Professor Kang accumulated seven years of industry experience as an auditor, credit rating analyst, and corporate banker. He maintains professional credentials as both a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), providing practical grounding for his research and teaching.
