Jong-Hyeong Kim

Jong-Hyeong Kim is the graduate coordinator and associate professor of Hainan University–Arizona State University Joint International Tourism College and an associate professor in the School of Community Resources and Development. has a strong record of research and scholarship with significant contributions to both instruction and service. Prior to joining Arizona State University, Kim has worked at universities in Canada, China, Taiwan and Australia and received multiple teaching excellence awards. Kim received his doctoral degree from Indiana University.

Kim’s research interests have been in consumer behavior, with special emphasis on memorable experiences. As a part of his research program, he has published about 50 papers in top-tier refereed journals and book chapters. In recognition of the importance of his research, Kim has received numerous accolades during the course of his academic career. For example, in 2021, he was recognized as a highly cited scholars (ranked 68th) in Sport, Leisure, and Tourism globally based on a study conducted by Stanford University researchers. In addition, Kim received two best paper awards at international conferences.

Kim is currently on the editorial boards of SSCI journals, such as Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics and Sustainability. In addition, to this date, he advised thirteen doctoral and master students as a major professor.