Ji Hye Kang, Ph. D. 309B Quinn Hall, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881 Phone: 401-874-2881 (office), E-mail: jhkang@uri.edu JH Kang 1 EDUCATION 2003-2007 Ph. D. Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, U.S.A. Major: Design, Housing and Merchandising Specialization: International Retailing and Apparel Merchandising Dissertation: The Positive Emotion Elicitation Process of Chinese Consumers Toward a U.S. Apparel Brand: A Cognitive Appraisal Perspective Advisor: Dr. Byoungho Jin 1993-1995 M.S. Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea Major: Clothing and Textiles Specialization: Fashion Marketing and Merchandising Thesis: A Study on the Consumers Brand Perception of Men s Business Suit by the Benefit Segmentation Advisor: Dr. Ae-ran Koh 1989-1993 B.S. Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea Major: Clothing and Textiles RESEARCH AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE Research Experience 2016-Present Assistant Professor Dept. of Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Design, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 2011-2016 Assistant Professor Dept. of Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 2008-2011 Post-doctoral Researcher Dept. of Clothing and Textiles, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea 2003-2007 Research Assistant Dept. of Design, Housing, and Merchandising, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 1993-1994 Research Assistant Dept. of Clothing and Textiles, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea Teaching Experience 2016-Present Assistant Professor Dept. of Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Design, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI Class: TMD 332 Fashion Merchandise Buying, TMD 432 Fashion Retail Supply Chain Management, and TMD 433 Textile Markets
JH Kang 2 2011-2016 Assistant Professor Dept. of Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS Class: AT 245 Apparel and Textile Industry, AT 330 Apparel Consumers and Society (Dress and Human Behavior), AT 575 Principles of Forecasting, AT 825 Strategic Merchandising (online), AT 835 Strategic Economic Analysis of Apparel & Textile Industries (online); AT 850 Research Method in Apparel and Textiles (both residential and online), and AT 860 Global Fashion Brand Management 2008-2011 Lecturer Graduate School of Human Environmental Sciences, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea Class: Multi-Channel Retailing (Fall 2010), Fashion and Culture (Spring 2010), Consumer Behavior of Fashion (Spring 2011 and Fall 2009), and Fashion Marketing (Spring 2008) Dept. of Clothing and Textiles, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea Class: Consumer Behavior and Fashion (Spring 2011 and Fall 2008, taught in English) Division of Apparel Design, Konkuk University, Seoul, Korea Class: Global Fashion Business (Spring 2010) Division of Beauty & Fashion Design, Seokyeong University, Seoul, Korea Class: Fashion Marketing (Fall 2009) 2003-2007 Substitute Teaching Dept. of Design, Housing, and Merchandising, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK Class: Advanced Apparel Design and Research Methods in DHM 2003 Lecturer Graduate School of Fashion and Textile Business, Duksung Women s University, Seoul, Korea Class: E-commerce and Applications 2002-2003 Lecturer Korea Color and Fashion Trend Center, Seoul, Korea Class: Apparel Market Research Methods 2002 Lecturer Kookje Institute of Fashion Design, Seoul, Korea Class: Fashion Merchandising and Market Research Methods Seoul Fashion Design Center, Seoul, Korea Class: Color Marketing FIELD EXPERIENCE 2009-2011 Project Director (Outside Director) FT Network (Fashion Consultancy), Seoul, Korea - Coordinating projects and consulting clients - Developing project proposals, directing market research, and establishing market strategies
Selected Project: - A Fashion Firm s Market Strategies for Expanding its Luxury Line JH Kang 3 2002-2003 Chief Researcher and Team Manager Marketing Strategy Team, Korea Color and Fashion Trend Center, Seoul, Korea - Coordinated projects, consulted clients, and directed team members - Developed project proposals, conducted market research, analyzed data, and Established/provided market strategies for client firms Selected Projects: - Color and Design Forecast of Korean Export Items Targeting China and the U.S. Markets - Analysis of Best Apparel Items Sold and Successful Factors by Season 1998-2000 Marketing Consultant and Team Leader Market Research Team, Interfashion Planning (Fashion Consultancy), Seoul, Korea - Coordinated projects, consulted clients, and directed team members - Developed project proposals, conducted market research, analyzed data, and established market strategies Selected Projects: - Establishment of Fashion Demand Forecast System - B2B E-commerce Strategy for Korean Apparel and Textile Firms - Development of Brand Strategy for Various Apparel Firms (e.g., Unionbay, Anne Klein) 1997 Researcher Market Research Team, Interfashion Planning (Fashion Consultancy), Seoul, Korea Developed project proposals, conducted market research, analyzed data, and established market strategies for client firms Selected Projects: Establishing Optimizing Market Strategies for Daewoo Corporation s Shanghai Shopping Mall 1996 Apparel Merchandiser Body Studio Division, Il-kyung Corporation, Seoul, Korea Determined price, style, and buying volume of women s underwear for customers, and analyzed products and customers RESEARCH PROJECT EXPERIENCE 2008-2011 Post-doctoral Researcher BK21 Project Team, Dept. of Clothing and Textiles, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea Project: Functional Sportswear Research and Education Funding Source: National Research Foundation of Korea ($200,000 per year from 2006 through 2012) - Developing the annual report of the project - Conducting market research on consumers, products, and brands to enhance the competitive advantages of the Korean apparel industry Director: Dr. Eunae Kim 2009 Post-doctoral Researcher Dept. of Clothing and Textiles, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
Project: Consumption Culture Analysis on Fashion Commercial Areas in Seoul Funding Source: FT Network, Seoul, Korea ($10,000) - Supervised field analysis on major fashion districts in Seoul - Analyzed the characteristics of culture and commerce across the major fashion districts in Seoul - Developed the annual report of the project Director: Dr. Ae-ran Koh JH Kang 4 2006-2007 Research Assistant Dept. of Design, Housing, and Merchandising, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK Project: Building U.S. Competitiveness in Natural-Fiber and Related Industries by Preparing Students and Small Business Leaders for Global Markets Funding Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture ($100,000) - Searched and reviewed literature - Assisted the questionnaire development for Chinese and Indian consumers - Assisted consumer data analysis and dissemination of the findings Director: Dr. Byoungho Jin 2004-2006 Research Assistant Dept. of Design, Housing, and Merchandising, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK Project: Enhancing Oklahoma Academic and Small Business Community Competitiveness for Doing Business with China Funding Source: U.S. Department of Education ($162,000) - Searched and reviewed literature - Assisted the development of educational modules for college students and small business owners - Assisted the assessment of outcomes (e.g., pre- and post-evaluation) - Assisted the preparation of Doing Business with China workshops to Oklahoma small business leaders - Analyzed interview data collected from Oklahoma small business leaders - Assisted result analysis and dissemination of the findings Director: Dr. Byoungho Jin 2004-2005 Research Assistant Dept. of Design, Housing, and Merchandising, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK Project: Success Cases of U.S. Retailers Funding Source: Biznet Times, Seoul, Korea - Developed manuscripts for the international trade publication through extensive literature review Director: Dr. Byoungho Jin 1993-1994 Research Assistant Dept. of Clothing and Textiles, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea Project: Development of a National-wide Textbook for Middle School Students Funding Source: Kyomoon Press, Seoul, Korea - Assisted development, review, and revision of the textbook contents Director: Dr. Gilsoo Cho
PUBLICATIONS JH Kang 5 Refereed Journals Kang, J. H. & Jin, B. (manuscript in progress). Globalization and its impact on personal value and foreign brand purchase: Cross-cultural evidence from China and India. Kang, J. H., & Kozar, J. (manuscript in progress). Socially responsible apparel purchasing intention, emotion, and cognition: Cross-cultural comparison of U.S. and Korean Consumers. Jang, S., Kang, J. H., Liu, T., & Yang, H. (manuscript in progress). Why and how do consumers evaluate the identical product on competing online retailers? A text mining approach using consumer reviews. Son, J., Kang, J.H., & Jang, S. (manuscript in process). The effect of promotional mix and inventory management on an online retailer s financial performance. Hong, H. & Kang, J. H. (in review). The impact of ethical position and moral intensity on green fashion purchase behavior. Journal of the Textile Institute [SCI Expanded]. Jang, S., Liu, T., Kang, J. H., Yang, H. (in review). Understanding important hotel attributes from the consumer perspective. Australasian Marketing Journal. Jang, S., Kang, J.H., & Son, J. (2017). Promotion effectiveness of coupons and reward points by fashion product categories at an online retailer. Journal of Channel and Retailing, 22(3), 1-17. Kang, J. H., Kim, S.Y., Jang, S., & Koh, A. (published online/in print). Can college students' global competence be enhanced in the classroom?: The impact of cross-and inter-cultural online projects. Innovations in Education and Teaching International [ISI journal]. Jin, B., Yu, H., & Kang, J. H. (2013). Challenges in Western-Chinese business relationships: The Chinese perspective. Marketing Intelligence & Planning, 31(2), 179-192. Jin, B., & Kang, J. H. (2013). Antecedents and outcomes of global sourcing and information technology in the U.S. apparel supply chain. Journal of the Textile Institute, 104(1), 57-66. [SCI Expanded]. Jin, B., Gavin, M., & Kang, J. H. (2012). Similarities and differences in forming purchase intention toward a U.S. apparel brand: A comparison of Chinese and Indian consumers. Journal of the Textile Institute, 103(10), 1042-1054 [SCI Expanded]. Jin, B., Swinney, J., Cao, H., Muske, G., Nam, J., & Kang, J. H. (2011). Doing business with China: Curriculum internationalization through an infusion method. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 48(2), 171-181 [ISI journal]. Jin B., & Kang, J. H. (2011). Purchase intention of Chinese consumers toward a U.S. apparel brand: A test of a composite behavior intention model. Journal of Consumer Marketing, 28(3), 187-199. Kang, J. H., Jin, B., & Gavin, M. (2010). The positive emotion elicitation process of Chinese consumers toward a U.S. apparel brand: A cognitive appraisal perspective. Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, 34(12), 1992-2005.
JH Kang 6 Cho, S., Kang, J. H., & Koh, A.-R. (2010). Characteristics of extreme sports participants lifestyles and sportswear benefit sought. Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, 34(12), 2051-2061. Kang, J. H., & Jin, B. (2010). Korean college students purchase intention of foreign jeans brands: Applying an integrated behavioral intention model. Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, 34(8), 1341-1351. Jin, B., & Kang, J. H. (2010). Face or subjective norm? Chinese college students purchase behaviors toward foreign brand jeans. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 28(3), 218-233 [ISI journal]. Kang, M., Kang, J. H., & Barnes, B. (2008). Interior designer characteristics influencing sustainable energy awareness and application. International Journal of Spatial Design and Research, 8, 17-28. Kang, J. H., & Jin, B. (2007). Determinants of the born global firm growth in apparel industry: A Korean case. Journal of the Textile Institute, 98(2), 137-145. Nam, J., Hamlin, R., Gam, H. J., Kang, J. H., Kim, J., Kumphai, P., Starr, C., & Richards, L. (2007). The fashion conscious behaviors of mature female consumers. International Journal of Consumer Studies, 30(1), 102-108. Kang, J. H., & Jin, B. (2006). Sustainable development: implication for apparel and textile supply chain management. Journal of Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, 30(6), 829-839 (in Korean). Book Kang, J. H., Hahn, S., Jang, S., & Son, J. (2017, October). South Korea. In J. Halepete & S. Bennur (Eds.), Retailing in emerging markets (2 nd ed.). New York, NY: Fairchild Books Trade Publications (in Korean) Kang, J. H., & Jin, B. (2005, May). Success cases of US retailing: Sports Authority. Biznet Times,129, 44-45. Kang, J. H., & Jin, B. (2005, March). Success cases of US retailing: Mary Kay. Biznet Times,121, 42-43. Kang, J. H., & Jin, B. (2005, January). Success cases of US retailing: Michaels. Biznet Times,112, 48-49. Kang, J. H., & Jin, B. (2004, November). Success cases of US retailing: Zara. Biznet Times,103, 172-173. Kang, J. H. & Jin, B. (2004, August). Success cases of US retailing: Crate & Barrel. Biznet Times, 91, 46-47. Kang, J. H., & Jin, B. (2004, July). Success cases of US retailing: Panera. Biznet Times, 85,42-43. Kang, J. H., & Jin, B. (2004, May). Success cases of US retailing: Whole Foods Market. Biznet Times, 78,58-59. Kang, J. H., & Jin, B. (2004, February). Success cases of US retailing: Target. Biznet Times, 65, 56-57. Kang, J. H. (2003, May). Branding for apparel. Korean Distribution Journal, 35-39. Kang, J. H. (2003, April). Market research method II. Korean Distribution Journal, 36-40. Kang, J. H. (2003, March). Market research method I. Korean Distribution Journal, 35-39. Kang, J. H. (2003, February). Brand strategy development. Korean Distribution Journal, 36-40.
JH Kang 7 PRESENTATIONS Refereed Proceedings Jang, S., Kang, J. H., & Liu, T. (2017, June). How do consumers evaluate identical products on competing online retailers? A text mining approach using consumer review. Proceeding has been accepted for presentation at the 39th Annual ISMS Marketing Science Conference, Los Angeles, California. Son, J., Kang, J.H., & Jang, S. (2017, November). The effect of promotional mix and inventory management on an online retailer s financial performance. Paper submitted to the 2017 Annual Conference of International Textile and Apparel Association, St. Peterburg, FL. Jang, S., Kang, J. H., & Liu, T. (2017, June). How do consumers evaluate identical products on competing online retailers? A text mining approach using consumer review. Proceeding has been accepted for presentation at the 39th Annual ISMS Marketing Science Conference, Los Angeles, California. Kang, J. H. & Jang, S. (2016, November). How do consumers evaluate the identical product on competing online retailers? A big data analysis approach using consumer reviews. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of International Textile and Apparel Association, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Kang, J. H. & Kim, S.Y. (2014, November). The effect of cross-cultural online collaboration on college students' global competence. Paper presented at the ITAA-KSTC Joint Symposium, Annual Conference of International Textile and Apparel Association, Charlotte, NC. Hong, H. & Kang, J. H. (2014, November). Moral intensity and purchase behavior of unethical fashion products. Paper presented at the ITAA-KSTC Joint Symposium, Annual Conference of International Textile and Apparel Association, Charlotte, NC. Hong, H. & Kang, J. H. (2014, November). Moral intensity and purchase behavior of green fashion products. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of International Textile and Apparel Association, Charlotte, NC. Kang, J. H. & Kozar, J. (2014, August). Purchase intention of socially responsible apparel goods: investigating consumers cross-culturally. Paper submitted at the 2014 AMS World Marketing Congress, Lima, Peru. Suh, J., Kang, J. H., Janda, S., & Ahn, J. (2014, August). When do measured attitudes reflect past behavior? Paper presented at the 2014 AMS World Marketing Congress, Lima, Peru. Kozar, J. & Kang, J. H. (2013, October). Socially responsible apparel purchasing intention, knowledge, and attitudes: Cross-cultural comparison of U.S. and Korean consumers. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of International Textile and Apparel Association, New Orleans, LA. Kang, J. H. & Jin, B. (2012, May). Positive consumption emotion to purchase intention: Cross-cultural evidence from China and India. Paper presented at the 2012 Academy of Marketing Science Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA. Jin, B. & Kang, J. H. (2011, July). Globalization and its impact on personal value and foreign brand
JH Kang 8 purchase: Cross-cultural evidence from China and India. Paper presented at the 2011 Academy of Marketing Science World Marketing Congress, Reims, France. Jin, B., Gavin, M., & Kang, J. H. (2010, October). Similarities and differences in forming purchase intention toward a U.S. apparel brand: A comparison of Chinese and Indian consumers. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of International Textile and Apparel Association, Montreal, QC, Canada. (This paper won the Paper of Distinction Award) Cho, S., Koh, A.-R., & Kang, J. H. (2010, October). Characteristics of extreme sports participants lifestyles and sportswear benefit sought. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of International Textile and Apparel Association, Montreal, QC, Canada. Lee, E., & Kang, J. H. (2010, October). Socioeconomic factors influencing Korean sportswear market. Presented at the Fall Conference of Korean Society of Consumer Studies, Seoul, Korea. Kang, J. H. (2010, May). A qualitative study on status consumption of middle-aged Korean housewives. Paper presented at the Spring Conference of Korean Society of Consumer Studies, Seoul, Korea. Cho, E., & Kang, J. H. (2010, April). Fashion product buying behavior of duty free shop consumers. Paper presented at the Spring Conference of Korean Society of Consumer Studies, Seoul, Korea. Kang, J. H., & Jin, B. (2009, November). How does the positive emotion elicitation process affect purchase intention of a foreign apparel brand in the Indian market? Presented at the Annual Conference of the Asian Retailing and Distribution Workshop 2009, Seoul, Korea. Kim, J., Koh, A.-R., & Kang, J. H. (2009, May). A qualitative study on factors influencing consumer ethical consumption behavior. Presented at the Spring Conference of Korean Society of Consumer Studies, Seoul, Korea. Son, E-Y., Koh, A.-R., & Kang, J. H. (2009, April). Clothing preference images and factors affecting the decision-making processes of casual wear by lifestyle types of the middle-aged male consumers. Presented at the Spring Conference of Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, Seoul, Korea. Kang, J. H., & Jin, B. (2008, November). The positive emotion elicitation process of Chinese consumers toward a U.S. apparel brand: A cognitive appraisal perspective. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of International Textile and Apparel Association, Schaumburg, IL. Jin, B., & Kang, J. H. (2008, November) The purchase intentions of Chinese consumers toward a U.S. apparel brand: A test of a composite behavior intention model. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of International Textile and Apparel Association, Schaumburg, IL. (This paper was nominated for the Best Paper Award) Kang, J. H., & Jin, B. (2008, October). Korean college students purchase intention toward foreign brand jeans: A test of the integrative behavioral intention model. Paper presented at the Fall Conference of Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, Seoul, Korea. Bae, E., Oh, J., Yoo, J., & Kang, J. H. (2008, October). Consumer buying pattern changes by global warming. Paper presented at the Fall Conference of Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, Seoul, Korea. Jin, B., Yu, H., & Kang, J. H. (2008 September). Traditional values and contemporary business practices in China: Implications for multinational companies. Paper presented at the International Marketing Forum, Beijing, China.
JH Kang 9 Kang, M., Kang, J. H., & Barnes, B. (2008, March). Interior designers sustainable energy awareness and application. Paper presented at the Interior Design Educators Council Conference, Montreal, QC, Canada. Kang, J. H., & Jin, B. (2007, November). Chinese consumers purchase decision on foreign apparel products: A framework based on cognitive appraisal theory. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of International Textile and Apparel Association, Los Angeles, CA. Jin, B., & Kang, J. H. (2007, November). Face or subjective norm? Chinese college students purchase behavior toward foreign jeans. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of International Textile and Apparel Association, Los Angeles, CA. (This paper won the Best Paper Award) Jin, B., Swinney, J., Cao, H., Muske, G., Nam, J., & Kang, J. H. (2007, November). Doing business with China: Curriculum internationalization through infusion method. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of International Textile and Apparel Association, Los Angeles, CA. (This paper was nominated for the Best Paper Award) Kang, J. H. & Jin, B. (2007, March). Ambivalent or equivalent? Chinese view on Western Business practice in a transition period, Presented at the Annual Conference of Association for Oklahoma Family & Consumer Sciences, Tulsa, OK. Jin, B., Muske, G., Farr, C., Branson, D., & Kang, J. H. (2006, May). Key success factors for doing business with China. Paper presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences, Honolulu, HI. Jin, B., Yu, H., Muske, G., Farr, C., Branson, D., Kang, J. H., & Li, Y. (2006, May). Innovative instructions for enhancing college students understanding in doing business with China. Paper presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences, Honolulu, HI. Jin, B., Kang, J. H., & Park, J. Y. (2005, November). Antecedents and outcomes of global sourcing and information technology. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of International Textile and Apparel Association, Alexandria, VA/Washington, D.C. Kang, J. H. & Jin, B, (2005). Impact of entrepreneur characteristics on the international growth of born global apparel firms. Presented at The 16 th Research Symposium of Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. Kumphai, P., Nam, J., Hamlin, R., Gam, H. J., Kang, J. H., Kim, J., Starr, C., & Richards, L. (2005). The fashion consciousness and apparel purchasing behavior of mature female consumers. Presented at The 16 th Research Symposium of Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. Kang, J. H. & Jin, B, (2004). Determinants of the born global firms growth in apparel industry. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the International Textile and Apparel Association, Portland, OR. INTERNAL GRANTS FUNDED
JH Kang 10 Suh, M. & Kang, J.H. Functional and Emotional Impact of Breast Size and a Sports Bra on Exercise- Induced Discomfort. Sponsored Research Overhead (SRO) Funds, College of Human Ecology, Kansas State University, 2014 (This funding application was awarded but the funding was denied due to PI s leaving K-State). Kang, J. H. & Kim, H.-C. Develop International Educational Programs with Korean Universities: A Workshop on Interior Design and In-Class Collaboration for Global Apparel Brand Project. International Incentive Grant Proposal, Kansas State University, 2013, $ 3,400 (PI). Kang, J. H. & Kozar, J. Socially Responsible Apparel Purchasing Behavior: A cross-cultural Investigation of Consumers. University Small Research Grants (USRG) Program, Kansas State University, 2012-2013, $2,000 (PI). GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH ADVISEMENT Thesis/Dissertation Option 2016 Present Alla Abood (M.S. Student, University of Rhode Island, Major Advisor) 2014 2016 Shuyi Huang (M.S. Student, Kansas State University, Committee Member) Julia Wallis (M.S. Student, Kansas State University, Committee Member) 2013 2016 Lauren Reiter (Ph.D. Student, Kansas State University, Committee Member) Sarah Al-Zahrani (Ph.D. Student, Kansas State University, Committee Member) Hayat Albloushy (Ph. D. Student, Kansas State University, Committee Member) 2012 Kelby Polfer (M.S., Kansas State University, Committee Member) Non-Thesis Option 2016 Haleigh Brown, University of Rhode Island 2013 2016 GP-IDEA Merchandising Program at Kansas State University Major Advisor: Katie E. Krongard, Allison Perlin, Sue Jung Ko (2016) Tara Lindblom (2014) Committee Member: Fiana Barrow, Jennifer Robinson (2016) Ruth Coady, Sunitha Bhaskaran, Bradye McQueen (2014) Camille Thomas, Mia Irizarry, Holl Alicia, Doori Veeda (2013) AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS October 2010 May 2008 Paper of Distinction Award Annual Conference of International Textile and Apparel Association Montreal, QC, Canada Research Excellence Award
(one of six awards selected among all Ph.D. dissertations completed in the year) Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK JH Kang 11 April 2008 Outstanding Ph. D. Student Award (only one award selected among Ph. D. students of the college in the year) College of Human Environmental Sciences Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK November 2008 Nomination for the Best Paper Award Annual Conference of International Textile and Apparel Association Schaumburg, IL November 2007 Best Paper Award Annual Conference of International Textile and Apparel Association Los Angeles, CA November 2008 Nomination for the Best Paper Award Annual Conference of International Textile and Apparel Association Los Angeles, CA November 2005 Travel Award Graduate and Professional Student Government Association Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK November 2004 Travel Award Graduate and Professional Student Government Association Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK September 2003 Academic Scholarships Korean Color and Fashion Association, Seoul, Korea PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Fall 2017 Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Fall 2014 Reviewer Fashion & Textiles Reviewer Book Brand Management Strategies, Fairchild Books Book Branding Masculinity: Tracing the Cultural Foundation of Brand Meaning, Palgrave Macmillan Book Series Proposal for "Global Fashion Brand Management", Palgrave Macmillan 2014 - Present Reviewer Sustainability and Social Responsibility Track 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 ITAA Annual Conference Paper of Distinction Marjorie Joseph Award and Sarah Douglas Award for Graduate Students
2014, 2015 ITAA Annual Conference JH Kang 12 Session Chair Fashion Marketing Track 2014 Academy of Marketing Science World Marketing Congress Fall 2013 - present Spring 2012 Fall 2011, 2012 Reviewer The Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal Session Chair Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, and Retailing Track 2012 Academy of Marketing Science Annual Conference Reviewer Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, and Retailing Track Academy of Marketing Science Annual Conference INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES Spring 2017 Summer 2017 Fall 2016 Spring 2017 Fall 2014 Spring 2016 Fall 2012 Spring 2016 Fall 2013 Spring 2015 Fall 2013 Spring 2014 Fall 2011 Spring 2016 Fall 2011 Spring 2012 Committee Member, Strategic Planning, College of Business Administration, URI Committee Member, Textile Position Faculty Search Committee Chair (Fall 2014 Spring 2015), GP-IDEA Merchandising Program Liaison of Department of ATID, Kansas State University Co-Advior/Advisor, Apparel Marketing and Design Alliance (AMDA), Department of Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design, College of Human Ecology, Kansas State University AT Representative, College of Human Ecology Academic Affairs Committee, Kansas State University. Chair, Apparel and Textiles Faculty Search Committee, Department of Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design, College of Human Ecology, Kansas State University ATID Representative, College of Human Ecology Review Committee for the Doctoral Dissertation Research Award, Kansas State University. Committee Member, Interior Design Faculty Search Committee, Department of Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design, College of Human Ecology, Kansas State University PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS International Textile and Apparel Association (2005-Present, Member) Academy of Marketing Science (2012-Present, Member) Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles (2006-Present, Member) Korean Society of Consumer Studies (2009-Present, Member)