H.M. Kim

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I am HM Kim, a PhD Candidate in the Department of Political Science at the University of Houston. My dissertation examines the consequences of candidate-centric electoral systems, with a particular focus on their impact on electoral campaigns and corruption. Through my research, I aim to better understand how electoral rules shape local politics.

My regional focus is East Asia, and I employ a mixed-methods approach that integrates elite interviews, text analysis, and machine learning. By combining quantitative methods with qualitative insights, I address critical questions in comparative politics.

Feel free to explore my site to learn more about me and my work. If you’d like to collaborate or have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch!