I received my Ph.D. in Linguistics from the Department of Linguistics and Cognitive Science at the University of Delaware in 2014, August and M.A. in Linguistics at Simon Fraser University in Canada. Following graduation, I taught for one year at Queens College, City University of New York. Since August 2015, I have worked as an assistant teaching professor at the Pennsylvania State University, Department of Asian Studies.

My research interests are in Korean linguistics and second language acquisition. Specifically, I investigate morphological, syntactic, and discourse properties of languages, with a focus on Korean, Japanese, and English. My work entails analyzing data of (non-)native Korean speakers and provides implications regarding linguistic theory, second language acquisition, and Korean teaching pedagogy. I also draw upon both generative-grammar and sociocultural perspectives to gain insights into speakers, learners, and learning processes.

When I am not teaching or engaged in research, I enjoy running outdoors, hiking, playing piano, and spending time with my furry friends. More information about me can be found by clicking on the tabs above. (Last Updated August 2018)