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Dr. Changwook Kim is an Assistant Professor in the College of Physical Education at Kyung Hee University. His research demonstrates that sport transcends entertainment to become a powerful catalyst for community development and social resilience. Through an interdisciplinary approach combining sport management, spatial analytics, marketing research, and community science, he creates evidence-based insights that strengthen both business performance and social impact.
Dr. Kim's research examines how the sports industry contributes to community resilience and well-being from a spatial intelligence perspective. Using cutting-edge methods in GIS analysis, machine learning, and big data analytics, his work focuses on: (a) spatial clustering effects of sport industries on community economic and social resilience; (b) geospatial patterns of sport consumer behavior and community engagement; and (c) transformative sport business models that simultaneously drive commercial success and community development. His research directly informs strategic decision-making for sport organizations, guides evidence-based policy development for regional sport initiatives, and advances our understanding of how strategic sport development can build healthier, more resilient communities.
Education
Education
PhD in Sport Management, University of Florida, USA
MA in Sport Marketing, Kyung Hee University, South Korea
BA in Physical Education and Business, Kyung Hee University, South Korea
Academic Appointments
Academic Appointments
2025-present Assistant Professor (tenure track), Department of Golf Industry, Kyung Hee University, South Korea
2023-2025 Assistant Professor (tenure track), Department of Sport Management, Brock University, Canada
2008-2011 Professor-Officer (full-time lecturer), Department of Physical Education, Naval Academy, South Korea
Honors and Awards
Honors and Awards
NASSM Research Grant Award
NASSM Student Research Competition
EASM New Researcher Award
New Researcher Award Winner, European Association for Sport Management (2024)
Janet B. Parks NASSM Research Grant Award, North American Society for Sport Management (2024)
Student Research Competition Winner, North American Society for Sport Management (2021)
Doctoral Research Grant Award, North American Society for Sport Management (2021)
Student Research Competition Finalist, North American Society for Sport Management (2020)
Research Collaboration & Student Opportunities
Research Collaboration & Student Opportunities
Research Collaboration
We welcome joint research projects and collaborative partnerships in sport business analytics, spatial intelligence, and community development.
Industry Project Proposals
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Student Applications
We are currently recruiting PhD/Master's students and undergraduate researchers. Please contact us to discuss research areas and career objectives.
Contact email: changwookkim7@khu.ac.kr
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