Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
School of Natural Resources
Research at a glance
Area(s) of Expertise
Research Summary
Shin's research explores how humans and nature influence each other and how we can manage natural resources in a sustainable way. His research suggests that contact with nature can improve human health and foster motivations to benefit the environment. He works with people as well as non-human species to understand how they can co-exist in harmony.
The dynamics of human-nature relationships and interactions inspire Shin’s research interests. Using social science approaches, he aims to understand what motivates people to participate in pro-environmental behavior, particularly in outdoor recreation and resource management contexts. Shin engages with various natural resource stakeholders including recreationists, landowners, and children to understand how experiential and psychological factors shape their environmental values and behavior. Current research focuses on how human appreciation of nature’s benefits influences the formative process of environmental values.
Educational background
- Ph.D. Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2023
- M.S. in Forest Sciences, Seoul National University, 2017
- B.E. in Environmental Education, Korea National University of Education, 2015
Courses Taught
- PRST 3231: Interpretation of Natural and Cultural Resources
- PRST 3230: Outdoor Recreation Policy
- PRST 8430: Social and Behavioral Research Methods
- PRST 8436: Visitor Behavior and Policy
- NAT_R 2080: Outdoor Recreation Consortium