Emily Kao

Hi! I’m Emily, majoring in Korean Language and Culture at NCCU. As a Research Assistant on our team, I am responsible for collecting Korean data.

It is always fascinating for me to learn about Korea, especially its politics and social issues. Aside from continuously improving my Korean ability, reading related books is also a hobby of mine and an approach to broaden my perspective on these fields.

I feel honored for the opportunity to contribute to our project, which aligns with my interests, and I am delighted to learn more knowledge about Korean politics along the way.

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Evelyn Su

Hi! I’m Evelyn, an Economics major at NCCU and a Research Assistant on our team. My role in the team involves collecting and analyzing data.

I was previously the president of the Google Developer Student Club at NCCU, where I participated in two major projects that really sharpened my practical skills.

Every day on this team offers new learning opportunities, and I love being able to apply what I learn in real-world scenarios.

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Jongsung Shin

As a research assistant under Dr. Reidhead, I contribute to a project exploring Taiwan and Korean politics, focusing on data collection and analytics. With a major in data analytics from the International College of Innovation and a double major in Business Administration, I offer a diverse skill set to our research team.

Previously, I served as the student president of ICI, overseeing my department, and founded the SLAM language exchange club, a platform where local and international students gather. Through SLAM, I organize an English camp for local high school students.

For side projects, I authored 3 books: “Life Design Major 3 Principles: Happiness, Future Roadmaps, and Manifestation,” “AUS Working Holiday Guidebook,” and “K-Military Mindset Guidebook.” Additionally, I have been a stock and crypto investor since 2020.

Combining my academic journey, leadership experience, and community engagement, I am dedicated to contributing to our project. I am eager to apply my diverse skill set to shed light on this field.

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Mukhamejan Bazarov

Hi everyone! I’m Mukhamejan. I’m currently a master’s student majoring in International Relations as part of the Erasmus program IMCEERES. Since January 2022, I’ve been responsible for collecting and operationalizing data in Russian, Kazakh, and English. In July 2023, Jacob and I attended the annual research forum at Tsinghua University, where we presented our project, “Dispossessing Nazarbayev.” This work was later nominated as the best research paper.

I’m generally interested in informal networks and neopatrimonialism in politics. Specifically, I’m curious about calculating the capital of elite networks, as this provides an opportunity to predict how political and economic dynamics will behave in certain circumstances.

Aside from my interests in social science, I enjoy reading about philosophy and endocrinology.

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Alan Beket

Hi! I’m Alan, and I majored in Finance at Xiamen University in Malaysia. As a Research Assistant on our team, I focus on collecting and analyzing data on startup ecosystems in Central Asia.

Working with data has always been a passion of mine, and I find satisfaction in organizing complex information into comprehensive datasets. I have the pleasure of working closely with Dr. Reidhead, whose expertise and guidance have been crucial to improving my skills. Additionally, collaborating with Jacob has been a fantastic experience, and I’ve learned so much from him along the way.

I’m thrilled to be part of this project, which not only aligns with my professional interests but also offers me the opportunity to deepen my understanding of the dynamic startup ecosystems .

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