Innovative Research Award
Youngeun An
Korean Educational Development Institute, South Korea
Youngeun An is a South Korean educational researcher associated with the Korean Educational Development Institute and academic research networks focused on educational administration, innovation schools, teacher professionalism, educational equality, and school effectiveness. Her scholarly activities include empirical studies, policy analysis, and educational evaluation research that contribute to understanding institutional improvement and educational outcomes within South Korea’s educational system.[1]
The recognition presented under the title Innovative Research Award acknowledges sustained scholarly engagement in educational research, including contributions to school innovation, academic achievement, educational policy, teacher collaboration, and educational equity. The research portfolio reflects interdisciplinary approaches combining quantitative analysis, policy evaluation, and institutional studies relevant to contemporary educational development.[2]
Abstract
This article summarizes the academic profile and research achievements of Youngeun An, whose work primarily examines school effectiveness, innovation schools, educational administration, teacher professionalism, and educational equality. Through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and collaborative studies, the researcher has contributed evidence-based insights into educational policy and institutional development within South Korea and broader comparative educational contexts.[3]
Keywords
Educational Administration; School Effectiveness; Innovation Schools; Teacher Professionalism; Educational Equality; Academic Achievement; Educational Policy; Higher Education; School Organizational Culture; Educational Research.
Introduction
Youngeun An’s academic activities have focused on examining the relationships between educational policy, school organization, teacher engagement, and student outcomes. Her research reflects continuing interest in the mechanisms through which institutional structures and educational environments influence learning, equity, and social participation. The body of work spans educational administration, innovation school initiatives, higher education evaluation, and policy-oriented educational research.[4]
Research Profile
Youngeun An is a Ph.D. candidate in Educational Administration at Seoul National University and previously completed a Master of Education degree in Educational Administration at Konkuk University. Professional experience includes research appointments at the Center for Higher Education and Knowledge Studies (CHEKS) and the Korean Educational Development Institute. Areas of specialization include school effects, innovation schools, educational equality, teacher professionalism, and educational policy evaluation.[1]
- Educational Administration and Policy Analysis, Innovation School Research, Teacher Professional Development, Educational Equality and School Effectiveness, Higher Education Studies.
Research Contributions
Research contributions include analyses of innovation schools and their influence on academic achievement, school culture, and educational quality. Additional studies have examined teachers’ professional development, curriculum reconstruction, educational policy trends, and the factors associated with educational resilience and civic engagement. These investigations have provided empirical evidence supporting policy discussions concerning educational improvement and institutional effectiveness.[5]
- Innovation School Effectiveness and Student Achievement, School Organizational Culture and Educational Outcomes, Teacher Collaboration and Professional Learning, Educational Equality and Resilience Research, Higher Education and Policy Evaluation Studies.
Publications
The publication record includes studies addressing innovation schools, educational administration, teacher professional development, curriculum reconstruction, educational equality, higher education outcomes, and educational policy research. Notable peer-reviewed works include articles published with DOI-indexed records, demonstrating engagement with scholarly discourse and contributing evidence relevant to educational administration and policy development in South Korea.[1][3][6]
Research Impact
According to the supplied Scopus metrics, the research profile records 14 citations, 6 indexed documents, and an h-index of 2. Recent highly cited and internationally visible studies include work on teacher burnout trajectories, academic resilience, civic engagement among young adults, and localization of social science research. These publications demonstrate continuing participation in contemporary educational research discussions.[1][7]
Award Suitability
The academic record demonstrates sustained engagement with educational research themes relevant to innovation, institutional effectiveness, educational equality, and teacher development. The combination of peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, policy-oriented investigations, and international scholarly collaboration provides a documented basis for consideration within research recognition programs associated with educational advancement and evidence-based practice.[2]
Conclusion
Youngeun An’s scholarly portfolio reflects a continuing commitment to educational administration and policy research. Through studies addressing innovation schools, teacher professionalism, educational equality, civic engagement, and institutional effectiveness, the researcher has contributed to academic understanding of educational systems and policy implementation in South Korea. The documented publication record and citation profile support recognition within educational research communities.[1]
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Youngeun An, Author ID 57299117100. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57299117100
- Top Teachers Awards. (n.d.). Award information and academic recognition program. https://topteachers.net/
- ORCID. (n.d.). Youngeun An researcher profile. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9186-970X
- An, Y., & Park, S. (2019). Comparative Study on the Changes in Middle School Students’ Academic Achievement of Innovation Schools and General Schools. DOI: https://doi.org/10.30916/KERA.57.1.81
- Park, S., & An, Y. (2026). What are the factors that acquire or maintain academic resilience? The case of South Korean middle schools. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stueduc.2026.101580
- An, Y., Lee, Y., Oh, S.-Y., & Lee, J. Y. (2024). How can young adults be civically engaged? DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedudev.2024.103115
- Mo, Y., Kim, L., & An, Y. (2026). Why are elementary school teachers exhausted?: Burnout trajectories and the dual aspects of teacher collaboration in South Korea. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2026.105524