Dr. Hyo Kang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Hyo Yoon Kang is an Associate Professor at the University of Warwick's School of Law, specializing in Intellectual Property, Political Economy, Science and Technology Studies, and Legal Theory. His research is multidisciplinary, focusing on intellectual property, the valuation of knowledge, and the socio-legal implications of IP practices. Kang's past projects include critiques of patent valuation and analyses of the effects of financialization on patents. He has been actively involved in advocacy for equitable policy outcomes in the realm of intellectual property law, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic. He was a co-author on a significant letter supporting the TRIPS waiver and has collaborated with scholars internationally on this issue. His educational background includes a PhD from the European University Institute and an LLM from the London School of Economics. He has previously served as a Reader at Kent Law School and has developed courses in intellectual property and science studies. In addition, he has served in various organizational roles in academic societies and is known for his contributions to legal scholarship on economic and cultural aspects of law and intellectual property.

Research Interests

Experience

Reader / Associate Professor

— Present

University of Warwick • Coventry, UK

Teaching and researching intellectual property law and its socio-economic implications.

Reader in Law

— Present

Kent Law School • Canterbury, UK

Co-directed LLM specialization in Intellectual Property Law and taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Lucerne • Lucerne, Switzerland

Developed courses in Law, Science, and Society.

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.