Seon-Yong Kim - electricity market - Best Researcher Award
Korea Energy Economics Institute - South Korea
AUTHOR PROFILE
🏛️ CURRENT POSITION AND RESEARCH FOCUS
Dr. Seon-Yong Kim is an Associate Research Fellow at the Korea Energy Economics Institute in Ulsan, South Korea. His research focuses on the intersection of energy markets and economic policy, with a particular interest in optimizing preventive maintenance strategies and balancing reliability and costs in the electricity sector.
🎓 ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Dr. Kim earned his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Missouri in 2024. His doctoral thesis, "Essays on Retail Gasoline Pricing," explored dynamic pricing strategies in the retail gasoline market. Prior to this, he obtained his M.A. and B.A. in Economics from Soongsil University in Seoul, South Korea, where he developed a strong foundation in economic theory and applied economics.
📊 EXPERIENCE IN ECONOMIC RESEARCH
Dr. Kim has extensive research experience, having served as a Research Assistant at institutions such as the National Pension Service of South Korea and the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Missouri. His work included estimating the impact of climate change on crop prices and analyzing the demand for U.S. foods using Bayesian models, showcasing his expertise in data analysis and economic forecasting.
📚 PUBLICATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS
Dr. Kim has co-authored several influential journal articles, including his latest work, "Optimal Preventive Maintenance: Balancing Reliability and Costs in the Electricity Market," published in Energy Policy in 2024. His research is highly regarded for its practical applications in energy economics and its contribution to improving market efficiency and reliability.
🏅 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Throughout his academic journey, Dr. Kim has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Korean Alumni Association Scholarship from the University of Missouri in 2022. He also earned the President’s Award for a paper competition at Soongsil University in 2013, highlighting his excellence in economic research.
🔬 RESEARCH IN ENERGY MARKETS AND CLIMATE IMPACTS
Dr. Kim's research spans various aspects of energy economics, from analyzing climate change’s effects on agricultural markets to exploring optimal policies for energy market maintenance. His work in this field contributes to shaping energy policies that are both economically viable and environmentally sustainable.
📈 ANTITRUST AND ECONOMIC LITIGATION EXPERIENCE
Earlier in his career, Dr. Kim played a key role in antitrust litigation as an Assistant for Antitrust Litigation at Soongsil University. His contributions involved collecting data and estimating antitrust damages in cases related to bid-rigging in public construction projects, further reflecting his diverse expertise in applied economics.
NOTABLE PUBLICATION
Optimal preventive maintenance: Balancing reliability and costs in the electricity market
Authors: S.-Y. Kim, M.-K. Kim, M.H. Choi, D.-W. Kim
Journal: Energy Policy
Year: 2024