Min Hyun MaengGraduate Studentshe/her/hers

I am a doctorate student in the Consumer Behavior & Family Economics program. Prior to joining UW–Madison, I worked at the National Cancer Center in South Korea and also with various nonprofit organizations on food system transition and rural regeneration. Through my academic and professional journey, I have explored the complex intersections of food, diet, health, and the environment, which has reinforced my desire to facilitate the transition to equitable food access and sustainable food consumption through my research.

I believe that every process of food production and consumption reflects how we as human beings relate to nature, thereby having substantial implications for the environment and sustainability. From this perspective, I aim to incorporate sustainability considerations into the discourse on food insecurity and health equity in my research.

Selected Publications

Kim, S.-Y., & Maeng, M. H. (2025). Association of meat attachment with intention to reduce meat consumption among young adults: Moderating role of environmental attitude. Nutrients, 17(16), 2637. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17162637

Kim, S.-Y., & Maeng, M. H. (2025). Exploring the intention to adopt a plant-based diet among young Korean adults in their 20s: Focusing on barriers and benefits. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 57(8), 734–745. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2025.04.001

Awards and Recognition

• University Fellowship, Graduate School, University of Wisconsin–Madison, 2025–2026
• Uppsala IPK Scholarship, Uppsala University, 2011–2013