Education:
M.S. & Ph.D. in Clothing and Textiles, Specialization: Business and Economics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,                                  

B.S. in Clothing and Textiles, Specialization: Apparel Design,
Sook Myung Women’s University, Seoul, Korea.

Teaching Experience:
Faculty and invited lecturer for University of Rhode Island, California State University Long Beach, Johnson & Wales University, Seoul National University, Yonsei University, and Sookmyung Women’s University, Chungbuk National University, and Jeju National University.

Field Experience:
International Merchandiser for Woolworth Co.

Awards:
Winner of Graduate student paper competition at International Textile and Apparel Association and American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences annual conferences

Winner of Outstanding Research Award at Johnson & Wales University.
          

Major Publications:

• Kim, S., & Na, H. (2016). Sustainability of Sustainable Fashion Products: Impact of Brand Names and Cause-Related Marketing on Purchase Intention. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Journal of Research, 3(4). 24-35. (SCI-E level).
  
  
• Kim, S., Lee, Y., Jang, A., Lee, Y. & Kepstein, C. (2015). Global Nation Product Equity Depending on a Level of Cultural Diffusion: Focus on Korean Culducts. Cross-cultural research with USA, England, France, and China. Journal of Product and Brand Management.24(3).
  
  
• Choi, J. & Kim, S. (2013). Cross-Cultural Study of Color Sensation and Sensibility for Korean Traditional Fabrics with Natural Indigo Dyeing. Fibers and Polymers (SCI-E level).14 (1), 138-145.
  
  
• Kim, S. & Kincade, D. (October, 2009). Evolution of a new retail institution type: Case study in South Korea and China. Clothing and Textile Research Journal (SSCI level). 27(4), 301-310.
  
  
• Ko, E., Kim, S. Kim, M., & Uoo, J. (2007). Organizational characteristics and the Customer Relationship Marketing adoption process. Journal of Business Research (SSCI level). 61(1), 65-74.
  
  
• Kim, S. & Kincade, D. (2007). Evolution of retail institution types and consumers’ store patronage behavior: A cross-cultural comparison among China, India, and the United States. Journal of Shopping Center Research, 14(2), 79-106.
  
  
• Kim, S. & Chen-Yu, J. (2005). Discount store patronage: A comparison between South Korea and the United States. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal (SSCI level), 23(3), 97-  111.