Soo Hee Lee

Professor Soo Hee Lee joined Kent Business School in July 2012. He is a Professor in Organisation Studies. He has previously worked at Birkbeck, University of London, Cass Business School, and University of Sheffield. He also had visiting appointments at University of Science and Technology of China, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Syungkyunkwan University, ESSEC Business School, and TiasNimbas Business School.

He is on the editorial board of Technological Forecasting and Social Change and Global Transitions. He is also a member of the scientific committee of the International Conference of Social Theory, Politics and the Arts.

Research interests

Professor Soo Hee Lee's research focuses on institutional and behavioural underpinnings of strategy and innovation and organisational dynamics of knowledge, trust and power. His earlier research addressed these issues in the context of emerging economies and MNC entrepreneurship. More recently, his research has explored digital convergence and creativity in the fields of architecture, fashion, food, contemporary visual art and museums, and dance.

His work has been published in:

• Journal of International Business Studies
• Journal of World Business
• Journal of Management Studies
• Journal of Organization Studies
• Journal of Research Policy

Teaching

Professor Soo Hee Lee's teaching at KBS includes Creativity and Innovation in Organisations; Leadership and Management; Research Methods for HRM; and Generating Theory and Presenting Research.

Companies

• External Examiner for MA in Art Logistics Sotheby's Institute of Art (2020)
• Visiting Professor University of Science and Technology of China (2015)
• Professor (Chair) in Organisation Studies University of Kent (2012)
• Visiting Professor at the Creative Design Institute Sungkyunkwan University (2009)
• Head of People, Management and Organization Group University of Kent (2014 — 2017)
• Adjunct Professor in social computing at Graduate School of Culture Technology 한국과학기술원(KAIST) (2009 — 2013)
• News International Lecturer in Management Birkbeck College (1996 — 2012)
• Visiting Scholar ESSEC Business School (2007 — 2007)
• Visiting Professor NIMBAS, Bradford - Graduate School of Management (1997 — 2005)

Education

• PhD Course University of Cambridge
• MA The University of Sheffield
• BA 고려대학교