Misuk Lee

Misuk Lee serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Management at Seattle University's Albers School of Business & Economics. Her expertise spans Machine Learning, Revenue Management, and Forecasting with specialized applications in hospitality and transportation industries.

Education:

• PhD in Industrial Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
• BS and MS in Industrial Engineering, Seoul National University

Dr. Lee's research integrates advanced machine learning techniques with business strategy to solve complex revenue management problems. Her work focuses on developing predictive models for hotel demand forecasting, airline booking conversion, and dynamic pricing optimization. Recent publications demonstrate innovative applications of k-Nearest Neighbor algorithms and neural networks to move beyond traditional accuracy metrics in hospitality revenue systems.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards listed in available information

Dr. Lee maintains strong industry connections from her tenure as business consultant and data scientist at IBM and Intercontinental Hotels Group. Her teaching in Programming for Business Analytics, Machine Learning, and Capstone Projects bridges academic theory with practical implementation. While specific grant details aren't provided, her publication record indicates active research in revenue management systems with industry collaboration.

Though no formal lab is mentioned, Dr. Lee leads research initiatives in business analytics with emphasis on hospitality applications, collaborating with industry partners to develop practical forecasting solutions for real-world revenue management challenges.