Biography
Michael Lee is a Ph.D. Candidate in Accounting at Cornell University. His research examines how accounting information interacts with corporate investment decisions, particularly under uncertainty and through the lens of real options theory. Methodologically, he uses textual analysis, including NLP and LLM-based approaches.
Prior to joining Cornell, Michael worked for 4 years at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Seoul, Korea, as an auditor and advisor. His professional experience includes valuation engagements, buy-side due diligence, accounting advisory projects, internal control engagements, and audits across multiple industries.
Michael is a Certified Public Accountant in Korea (KICPA). He has also served as a mentor for new staff CPAs, organizing educational sessions for junior professionals.
Outside of research, Michael enjoys swimming and cooking Korean and Italian food, sometimes with a fusion twist.