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Lee Kang-i is a full-time Professor of Child and Family Studies at Seoul National University’s College of Human Ecology, where she has been a faculty member since 2002. She currently serves as the Director of the Human Ecology Research Institute and previously held roles such as Head of Early Childhood Education and Vice Dean of Student Affairs. She is also the incoming President of the Korean Society for Child Studies and has served as President of the Korean Society for Human Development.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Consumer and Child Studies, Seoul National University (1998)
- M.A. in Consumer and Child Studies, Seoul National University (1991)
- B.A. in Home Economics, Seoul National University (1989)
Research Interests: Professor Lee’s research spans child development, parenting education, family policy, and multicultural family dynamics. Her work explores how parent-child relationships, school-family partnerships, and socioeconomic contexts influence children’s social-emotional development, academic achievement, and well-being. She is particularly focused on early childhood education, parental involvement, and policy interventions.
Research Trends: Her recent publications examine AI-assisted learning, parental digital mediation, adolescent mental health, and multicultural integration. She employs longitudinal designs, advanced statistical modeling, and big data analytics to understand developmental trajectories and inform evidence-based policies.
Awards & Recognition:
- President, Korean Society for Human Development (2022–2023)
- Director, Seoul National University Parent Policy Research Center (2015–2020)
- Editorial Director, Korean Society for Child Studies
- Advisory roles in Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education and local governments
Grants & Projects: She has led or co-led over 20 major research projects funded by the Korea Research Foundation, National Institute for Lifelong Education, and Seoul National University, focusing on child development, parenting programs, and educational policy.
Labs & Teams: She leads the Child Development Lab at SNU, collaborating with the BK21 Child Development Project, Childcare Support Center, and Parent Policy Research Center to conduct interdisciplinary research and policy outreach.
