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University of Tennessee - Knoxville

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4.08/20/2025

Helps students see the bigger picture.

5.04/30/2025

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About Wonjae

Wonjae Hwang is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from Michigan State University in 2004, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Rice University from 2004 to 2005. He joined the University of Tennessee, Knoxville as Assistant Professor, advancing to Associate Professor in 2012 and to full Professor in 2022. Hwang specializes in international political economy and Korean/Asian politics. His research broadly investigates how globalization shapes domestic politics and international relations, with particular attention to the impacts of bilateral foreign direct investment and trade flows on human rights and intrastate conflict, as well as the role of welfare policies in addressing globalization's challenges. He serves as Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Political Science.