Tenure-Track Faculty
LMU College of Business Administration welcomed six scholars to its tenure-line faculty ranks in fall 2023, who come from all parts of the world and represent an array of expertise and research.
Aditya Balaram, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics
Aditya's research focuses on retail and sustainable operations. By using game theoretic and econometric tools, his work aims to better understand how various operational decisions can impact the environment. Prior to joining LMU, Aditya taught courses on business statistics and calculus at South Carolina and UNC-Chapel Hill.
Aditya's research focuses on retail and sustainable operations. By using game theoretic and econometric tools, his work aims to better understand how various operational decisions can impact the environment. Prior to joining LMU, Aditya taught courses on business statistics and calculus at South Carolina and UNC-Chapel Hill.
Martin Kang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics
Martin's research is primarily focused on the field of business analytics, where he leverages methods such as deep learning, econometrics, and mathematical modeling. His expertise lies in the development and application of these techniques to address diverse business challenges. Prior to LMU, Martin taught at Mississippi State University and the University of Memphis.
Martin's research is primarily focused on the field of business analytics, where he leverages methods such as deep learning, econometrics, and mathematical modeling. His expertise lies in the development and application of these techniques to address diverse business challenges. Prior to LMU, Martin taught at Mississippi State University and the University of Memphis.
Sang-Hoon Lee, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Management
Sang-Hoon's research primarily focuses on workaholism, the dark side of prosocial and proactive behaviors, and employment relations. By applying theories and perspectives from psychology and management, he aims to advance employees’ well-being in both their work and personal lives.
Sang-Hoon's research primarily focuses on workaholism, the dark side of prosocial and proactive behaviors, and employment relations. By applying theories and perspectives from psychology and management, he aims to advance employees’ well-being in both their work and personal lives.
Julie Ngo, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Finance
Julie's broad research interests include investments and corporate finance. Currently, she is conducting research on the U.S. mutual fund industry, derivatives, and fintech. Julie is also a chartered financial analyst (CFA charter holder).
Julie's broad research interests include investments and corporate finance. Currently, she is conducting research on the U.S. mutual fund industry, derivatives, and fintech. Julie is also a chartered financial analyst (CFA charter holder).
Junghoon Park, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Management
Junghoon's research focuses on global sustainability strategy, inspired by a strong interest in exploring how firms design and implement strategies to tackle pressing sustainability issues, such as climate change and public health deficiencies. He aims to foster a better understanding of how firms can play a pivotal role in addressing global sustainability challenges.
Junghoon's research focuses on global sustainability strategy, inspired by a strong interest in exploring how firms design and implement strategies to tackle pressing sustainability issues, such as climate change and public health deficiencies. He aims to foster a better understanding of how firms can play a pivotal role in addressing global sustainability challenges.
Yangyang Zhang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Management
Yangyang's research centers on understanding the human element in strategic choices and organizational performance. Currently, her research focuses on two main areas: diversity and inclusion in corporate leadership, as well as strategic leadership in the digital age.
Yangyang's research centers on understanding the human element in strategic choices and organizational performance. Currently, her research focuses on two main areas: diversity and inclusion in corporate leadership, as well as strategic leadership in the digital age.
Clinical Faculty
We're also excited to announce the appointment of two clinical faculty who bring a broad range of industry expertise to the college.
Beth Hynes, J.D., MBA
Clinical Instructor of Management
With a unique blend of achievement in academics, business, and law, Beth brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the classroom and is committed to igniting her students’ interest in pursuing business focused on the triple bottom line.
With a unique blend of achievement in academics, business, and law, Beth brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the classroom and is committed to igniting her students’ interest in pursuing business focused on the triple bottom line.
Donna Lee, J.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Management
Donna is an entrepreneur with experience in management, investor fundraising, and corporate law. She's a partner at Leeding Law and a venture partner and general counsel with Vinum 9 Ventures. Donna previously served as an entrepreneur-in-residence for K5 Ventures.
Donna is an entrepreneur with experience in management, investor fundraising, and corporate law. She's a partner at Leeding Law and a venture partner and general counsel with Vinum 9 Ventures. Donna previously served as an entrepreneur-in-residence for K5 Ventures.
Visiting Faculty
CBA also appointed two distinguished visiting faculty who are making an impact inside and outside the classroom.
Thomas Covington, Ph.D.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Finance
Before returning to academia to pursue his passion for teaching, Thomas spent over a decade in the banking industry and several years in corporate finance. His research examines the relationship between corporate governance and sustainability alongside random contemporaneous finance topics.
Before returning to academia to pursue his passion for teaching, Thomas spent over a decade in the banking industry and several years in corporate finance. His research examines the relationship between corporate governance and sustainability alongside random contemporaneous finance topics.
Yini Wang, Ph.D.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting
Yini's primary research interest is in the area of auditing, with a focus on cross-border audit regulation enforcement and international audit markets, such as how the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s access to inspect foreign auditors affects foreign issuers’ global listing decisions and audit quality.
Yini's primary research interest is in the area of auditing, with a focus on cross-border audit regulation enforcement and international audit markets, such as how the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s access to inspect foreign auditors affects foreign issuers’ global listing decisions and audit quality.