Her research interests are in the broad areas of public and performance management, focusing on performance measurement, public entrepreneurship, e-governance, information technology, and citizen participation. Her recent work has appeared in numerous journals, including Administration & Society, The International Journal of Health Planning and Management, Public Performance & Management Review, Public Money & Management, and The Journal of Technology Transfer. Dr. Kim has served as a managing editor, a symposium editor, and an editorial board member of numerous academic journals and edited books. She is very active in service to the profession, involved in national and international outreach as a treasurer, a member of various committees, and an advisory board member for the American Society for Public Administration and other professional associations.