Tae Hun Kim, PhD

Associate Dean, Office of Planning

Associate Dean, University Innovation Project

Director, AI-Biz Research Institute

Associate Professor of MIS, College of Business

Incheon National University

Incheon 22012, South Korea

Engagement

Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?

Martin Luther King Jr.

Education

  • PhD in Business Administration (major: Business Information Systems), Broad College of Business, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, Aug 2013–May 2018
  • MS in Business Administration (major: Management Information Systems), Korea University Business School, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea, Sep 2007–Aug 2009
  • BBA, Korea University Business School, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea, Mar 2000–Aug 2007

Academic Appointments

  • Associate Professor, Department of Business Administration, College of Business, Incheon National University, Incheon, South Korea, Sep 2024–Present
  • Associate Professor, Department of e-Business, Ajou School of Business, Ajou University, Suwon, Gyeonggi, South Korea, Sep 2022–Aug 2024
  • Assistant Professor, Department of e-Business, Ajou School of Business, Ajou University, Suwon, Gyeonggi, South Korea, Sep 2021–Aug 2022
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Information Systems & Business Analytics, Hankamer School of Business, Baylor University, Waco, TX, Aug 2018–Aug 2021

Academic and Administrative Services

  • Director, AI-Biz Research Institute, College of Business, Incheon National University, May 2026–Present
  • Associate Dean, Office of Planning, Incheon National University, Jan 2026–Present
  • Associate Dean, University Innovation Project, Incheon National University, Jan 2026–Present
  • MIS Major Director, Department of Business Administration, College of Business, Incheon National University, Mar 2025–Present
  • Faculty Member, Graduate School of International Studies, Ajou University, Mar 2023–Aug 2024
  • Journal List Enhancement Committee Member, Ajou School of Business, Ajou University, Sep 2022–Feb 2023
  • Faculty Member, Graduate School of DNA+ Convergence, Ajou University, May 2022–Aug 2024
  • Faculty Member, graduate-level human resource development plan by Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Business Analytics & Information Systems, Ajou University, Dec 2021–Aug 2024
  • Innovation Committee Member, Ajou School of Business, Ajou University, Sep 2021–Aug 2022
  • Doctoral Programs Committee Member, Broad College of Business, Michigan State University, Jan 2017–May 2018
  • Research Assistant, Broad College of Business, Michigan State University, Aug 2017–May 2018
  • Course Coordinator for ITM 209: Business Analytics & Information Systems, Broad College of Business, Michigan State University, Aug 2016–May 2017
  • Course Coordinator for ITM 309: Business Information Systems, Broad College of Business, Michigan State University, Aug 2015–May 2016
  • Teaching Assistant for ITM 309: Business Information Systems, Broad College of Business, Michigan State University, Aug 2013–May 2015
  • Teaching Assistant for BUSI 335: Information Systems, Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia, Sep–Dec 2012
  • Research Assistant (co-supervisors: Drs. Izak Benbasat, Andrew Burton-Jones, and Ronald T. Cenfetelli), Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia, Sep 2010–Dec 2012
  • Administrative Assistant, AACSB and EQUIS accreditation, Korea University Business School, Korea University, Aug 2007–Feb 2009

Teaching Interests

  • Artificial Intelligence Applications for Business
  • Blockchain and DeFi for Digital Finance
  • Quantum Computing for Business Value
  • IT-Oriented Innovations for Startups and Business Models
  • Management Information Systems: focusing on technology value
  • Digital Transformation and IT Project Management
  • Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management Systems
  • Business Analytics and Data Science: analyzing large-scale spatial and citizen data

Teaching

  • IT and Business Strategy, College of Business, Incheon National University
  • Data Management, College of Business, Incheon National University
  • Management Information, College of Business, Incheon National University
  • RISE (topic: vibe coding for AI), Incheon National University
  • RISE (topic: startup and entrepreneurship), Incheon National University
  • Total Quality Management, College of Business, Incheon National University
  • Management Information Strategy, College of Business, Incheon National University
  • Startups and Business Models, College of Business, Incheon National University
  • Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain, College of Business, Incheon National University
  • Digital Business, College of Business, Incheon National University
  • Introduction to Management Information Systems, College of Business, Incheon National University
  • Management Information, College of Business, Incheon National University
  • IT Strategy and Cases (theory-related seminars), Ajou School of Business, Ajou University
  • Machine Learning: Methods and Applications, Ajou School of Business/Graduate School of DNA+ Convergence, Ajou University
  • Quantitative Research Design and Methods, Graduate School of International Studies, Ajou University
  • Business Machine Learning, Ajou School of Business, Ajou University
  • Business Software, Ajou School of Business, Ajou University
  • Data Analytics–Machine Learning, Ajou School of Business, Ajou University
  • Management Information Systems, Ajou School of Business, Ajou University
  • Dissertation, Hankamer School of Business, Baylor University
  • Research Apprenticeship II, Hankamer School of Business, Baylor University
  • Research Apprenticeship I, Hankamer School of Business, Baylor University
  • Business Intelligence, Hankamer School of Business, Baylor University
  • Business Information Systems, Broad College of Business, Michigan State University
  • Business Analytics and Information Systems, Broad College of Business, Michigan State University

Doctoral Dissertation Chaired

  • Tong Wu, Baylor University, job placement at Western Kentucky University, 2022

Awards and Honors

  • Excellence in MBA Teaching Award, College of Business, Incheon National University, Feb 2026
  • Excellence in Research Award, Incheon National University, Aug 2025
  • Best Excellence in Teaching Award, Incheon National University, Feb 2025
  • Rising Stars Fellowship, Baylor University, 2018–2019
  • PhD Student Excellence in Research Award, Department of Accounting & Information Systems, Broad College of Business, Michigan State University, 2017–2018
  • Dissertation Completion Fellowship, Broad College of Business, Michigan State University, 2018 Spring
  • Doctoral Consortium of International Conference on Information Systems, Seoul, South Korea, Dec 2017
  • Doctoral Consortium of Americas Conference on Information Systems, Boston, MA, Aug 2017
  • PhD Student Excellence in Teaching Award, Department of Accounting & Information Systems, Broad College of Business, Michigan State University, 2015–2016

Work and Practical Experience

  • Evaluation Committee Member for TIPS Program, Incheon Center for Creative Economy & Innovation, Jul 2025–Present
  • Co-Founder, Core Knowledge Networks Co., Ltd., Seoul, South Korea, Jul 2015–Jul 2018
  • IT Consultant, Doosan Infracore Co., Ltd. and Hanjin Shipping Co., Ltd., Seoul, South Korea, Dec 2007–Jul 2008
  • IT Consultant, Haitai Confectionery Co., Ltd., Seoul, South Korea, Mar–Aug 2007
  • International Internship, Hanwha Chemical Trading Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China, Jul–Aug 2006
  • Quartermaster, Republic of Korea Army, South Korea, Jan 2002–Feb 2004: received a two-time citation for working to manage war supplies excellently

Extracurricular Activities

  • Technical Advisory Professor, TeX-Corps Luctor Labs, Ministry of Science and ICT, Republic of Korea, Feb 2026–Present
  • Faculty Advisor, Quick Startups, INU Startup Center, Incheon National University, Feb 2026–Present
  • Organizer, INU Winter Break AI Convergence Capacity-Building Mentorship Program, INU AI Convergence-Based Regional Innovation Capacity Enhancement Project, Incheon National University, Dec 2025–Jan 2026
  • Organizer, INU Career Exploration & Job Preparation Special Lecture Series, College of Business, Incheon National University, Fall 2025
  • Organizer, INU Summer Break Mentorship Program, College of Business, Incheon National University, Jul–Aug 2025
  • Faculty Advisor, Quick Starters (QS: school-based group for startups), College of Business Administration, Incheon National University, Apr 2025–Present
  • Instructor, Korean Language & Culture Center, Korea University, Mar 2006–Aug 2007: taught Korean language to international students from USA, Europe, China, and Japan
  • Vice President of English Conversation Society (ECS: school-based group for English study), Korea University, Sep–Dec 2001
  • Vice President of Student Council (Group E), Korea University Business School, Korea University, Mar–Aug 2001

Invited Professional Talks

  • TH Kim, “Designing a Sustainable Future Through University Innovation,” 6th HLU Annual Conference & WURI Global Rankings Ceremony, National Chi Nan University, Taichung City, Taiwan, May 2026
  • TH Kim, “Mentorship Program Orientation and Mentoring Session of MIS, AI, and Blockchain,” INU Winter Break AI Convergence Capacity-Building Mentorship Program, Incheon National University, Incheon, South Korea, Dec 2025
  • TH Kim, “Economic Perspectives on Blockchain Technology,” Incheon Blockchain College–Outreach for Incheon Youth Space, INU Startup Center, Incheon National University, Incheon, South Korea, Nov 2025
  • TH Kim, “Academic Career Development for Prospective MIS Scholars,” Guest Speaker Presentation, Korea University Business School, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea, Nov 2025
  • TH Kim, “Economic Perspectives on Blockchain Technology,” Incheon Blockchain College–Outreach for Incheon Semiconductor High School, INU Startup Center, Incheon National University, Incheon, South Korea, Nov 2025
  • TH Kim, “Economic Perspectives on Blockchain Technology,” Incheon Blockchain College–Outreach for Korea Jewelry High School, INU Startup Center, Incheon National University, Incheon, South Korea, Oct 2025
  • TH Kim, “Economic Perspectives on Blockchain Technology,” Incheon Blockchain College, Blockchain Innovation Technology Center Incheon, Incheon Technopark, Incheon, South Korea, Jul 2025
  • TH Kim, “A Mobile Navigation App and Its Social-Welfare Value: Urban Data Science with Real-Time Traffic Information,” Presentation, Kakao Mobility Co., Ltd., Seongnam, Gyeonggi, South Korea, Jan 2023
  • TH Kim, “Exploring Interesting Topics for Empirical IS Research,” Seminar Presentation for MIS 6370: Contemporary Issues in Information Systems Research, Hankamer School of Business, Baylor University, Waco, TX, Feb 2020
  • TH Kim, “User Engagement in Virtual Mobile Community,” Rising Stars Presentation, Baylor University, Waco, TX, May 2019
  • TH Kim, “How to Explore, Collect, and Process Large-Scale Data for Empirical IS Research,” Seminar Presentation for MIS 6330: Theory in Information Systems Research, Hankamer School of Business, Baylor University, Waco, TX, Mar 2019