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Kwangmin Park serves as Professor in the Department of Food Service Management at Sejong University, South Korea, holding this position since March 2021 after progressing from Associate Professor (2015-2021) and Assistant Professor (2011-2015). His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Purdue University (2010), complemented by industry experience as Food Procurer at Shinsegae E-mart (2003-2005).
Education:
- Ph.D., Hospitality and Tourism Management, Purdue University (2010)
- M.S., Hospitality and Tourism Management, Purdue University (2007)
- B.S., Yonsei University (2003)
Research Focus: Professor Park's work integrates Strategic Management with Big Data Analytics to address critical challenges in Hospitality Management. His research examines consumer decision-making biases, franchise relationship dynamics, and capital structure optimization within food service contexts. Recent studies employ advanced analytical methods to decode Korean consumer behavior patterns and develop win-win franchise models, demonstrating consistent application of business analytics to real-world hospitality problems.
Publication Trends: Analysis of his 25 research outputs reveals sustained focus on strategic decision-making in hospitality since 2010, with recent work (2022-2024) emphasizing cognitive aspects of consumer behavior and data-driven franchise management. His publications consistently appear in high-impact hospitality journals, showing evolution from foundational diversification studies (2013) toward contemporary analytics applications while maintaining core interest in firm performance metrics.
Awards & Recognition:
- Sejong Best Research Award (2016)
- 9th APacCHRIE Conference Best Paper Award (2011)
- 15th APTA Conference Best Paper Award (2009)
- 8th Asia Pacific Forum for Grad. Student Research Best Paper Award (2009)
Academic Service: Professor Park actively contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through hospitality education initiatives. While specific grant details aren't documented, his award-winning research suggests successful funding acquisition. His collaborative work with co-researcher Jang indicates participation in international hospitality research networks focused on empirical business model validation.
Research Infrastructure: Though no dedicated laboratories are specified, his publication patterns suggest access to industry datasets and analytical resources supporting quantitative research in consumer behavior and franchise economics within Sejong University's academic ecosystem.
