Myung Hun Jin

Dr. Myung Hun Jin is Associate Professor and Chair of the Master of Public Administration program at Virginia Commonwealth University's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. He holds a B.A. in Architectural Studies (University of Illinois-Chicago), M.P.A., and Ph.D. in Public Administration (Florida State University).

His research explores:

• Public sector innovation and performance
• Social equity in human resource management
• Citizen engagement and environmental policy
• Public service motivation dynamics

His publications demonstrate consistent focus on organizational behavior in public institutions, particularly examining psychological mechanisms linking leadership, motivation, and performance. Recent work emphasizes transformational leadership, knowledge sharing, and diversity management.

Awards include:

• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant ($100,000)
• Wilder School Faculty Excellence in Scholarship (2016)
• NASPAA Pi Alpha Alpha Chapter Advisor of the Year (2018)