Ryan Bosworth is Professor and Department Head of Applied Economics at Utah State University's S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. His research encompasses agricultural risk management, energy economics, consumer behavior, and environmental policy, with applied focus on Western U.S. resource challenges. Research interests include: Agricultural market dynamics and commodity pricing Climate risk modeling for crop insurance Consumer valuation of sustainable/local food systems Energy transition economics (EVs, natural gas vehicles) Tourism and behavioral economics Recent publications show strong emphasis on drought resilience, agricultural finance, energy policy evaluation, and consumer decision-making, utilizing advanced econometric methods across diverse datasets.
Siriporn McDowall is an academic researcher affiliated with New Mexico State University, where she contributes to the Department of Parks, Recreation, & Hospitality Administration within the College of Business. Her work focuses on understanding attendee motivations and satisfaction in cultural and religious festivals, particularly in the context of domestic tourism in Thailand. Her research centers on the Tenth-Month Merit-Making Festival (TMMF) in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, analyzing differences between resident and non-resident participants. Using attendee surveys, she investigates information sources, attractions, performance evaluations, and satisfaction drivers, aiming to enhance destination competitiveness and marketing strategies. This study highlights the importance of personal referrals (e.g., friends/family) and cultural elements like arts and crafts in festival appeal. The TMMF, a century-old religious celebration, serves as a case study for her broader interests in event management, tourism demand, and consumer behavior. Her findings reveal distinct satisfaction factors between local and non-local attendees, offering insights for destination marketing and cultural preservation.
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignUnited States
Sheldon H. Jacobson is a Founder Professor of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, holding appointments in Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, and the College of Medicine. He serves as Director of the Simulation and Optimization Laboratory and Founding Director of both the Bed Time Research Institute and the Institute for Computational Redistricting. Dr. Jacobson earned his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Mathematics from McGill University and his Ph.D. in Operations Research from Cornell University. Prior to joining the University of Illinois in 1999, he served on the faculties at Case Western Reserve University (Weatherhead School of Management, 1988-1993) and Virginia Tech (Industrial and Systems Engineering, 1993-1999). His research focuses on applying operations research and optimization-based artificial intelligence to address societal problems of national interest. Key areas include aviation security analytics, computational redistricting, public health data analytics, sports analytics (particularly NCAA bracketology), and decision-making under uncertainty. His work has pioneered the field of aviation security analytics, with research on multi-level passenger screening forming the foundation for TSA PreCheck. He has also made significant contributions to pediatric vaccine formulary design, the relationship between transportation and obesity, and computational approaches to combat gerrymandering. Dr. Jacobson's scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on applying analytical methods to real-world problems. His recent publications reflect expertise in aviation security, immigration policy, election analytics, and risk-based decision making. The articles show his ability to translate complex analytical concepts into accessible policy discussions for broader audiences. Guggenheim Fellowship (2003) INFORMS Impact Prize (2018) INFORMS President's Award (2023) IISE David F. Baker Distinguished Research Award (2017) Election as Fellow of AAAS (2020), INFORMS (2013), and IISE (2011) As an educator, Dr. Jacobson has directed 27 Ph.D. dissertations and secured over $5 million in research funding from the National Science Foundation and Air Force Office of Scientific Research. He has taught courses including Advanced Stochastic Processes and Simulation. Through his leadership of the Bed Time Research Institute, he has launched several public-facing websites including BracketOdds, ElectionAnalytics, DrivingObesity, and Redistricting, designed to communicate research value and promote STEM literacy. His policy-relevant research has informed government decision-making at the highest levels.
Steven Corns is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Graduate Studies in the Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Department at Missouri University of Science and Technology. He is also an Associate Investigator at the Intelligent Systems Center and Senior Research Investigator at the Environmental Research Center for Emerging Contaminants (CREE). Education: Ph.D., M.S., B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University Dr. Corns' research focuses on Computational Intelligence and Model-Based Systems Engineering , with applications in energy systems, bioinformatics, and critical infrastructure restoration. His work includes genetic algorithms for simulation optimization, graph theory in search algorithms, and transitioning systems engineering from document-centric to model-centric approaches. Recent publications highlight his expertise in flood prediction using deep learning (2024), disaster response networks (2024), and UAV-based urban mapping (2023). These works span disciplines like Environmental Science , Computer Science , and Public Safety . Scientific Awards : Elected Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Management (2020) Dr. Corns collaborates with the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) and IEEE Computational Intelligence Society , contributing to interdisciplinary research in transportation resilience and biomedical systems. He teaches core courses in Systems Engineering and Computational Intelligence at Missouri S&T.
Sybil Derrible is a Professor of Urban Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago's College of Engineering, with dual appointments as a Research Professor at the Institute for Environmental Science and Policy and a Courtesy Professor in the Department of Computer Science. He directs the Complex and Sustainable Urban Networks (CSUN) Laboratory, focusing on integrated urban infrastructure systems. His research spans urban infrastructure as interconnected systems, including transportation, water, energy, and waste management. Derrible applies complexity science, urban metabolism, and data science to develop sustainable and resilient urban solutions. His work emphasizes environmental justice, smart city technologies, and infrastructure system interdependencies. Derrible's recent publications reveal strong focus on applying machine learning to urban challenges, with significant work on environmental justice metrics, infrastructure burden forecasting, and pandemic-related mobility shifts. His research increasingly integrates AI with traditional engineering approaches to address complex urban problems. Fellow of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Lead Author on United Nations Environmental Program Seventh Global Environment Outlook Chair of Critical Transportation Infrastructure Protection Committee at Transportation Research Board NSF CAREER Award recipient As an educator, Derrible advises multiple PhD students through the CSUN Laboratory while maintaining active research collaborations. His editorial roles with Scientific Reports and ASCE Journal of Infrastructure Systems demonstrate his standing in the academic community. His forthcoming book "The Infrastructure Book" aims to make complex urban systems accessible to general audiences.
Matthew Dean is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Irvine's Samueli School of Engineering. He leads the Sustainable Transportation & Evolving Energy Research (STEER) Lab, focusing on sustainable transportation systems, electric/autonomous vehicle operations, and integrated transportation-energy modeling. His expertise includes agent-based travel demand modeling, optimization, and transportation-land use planning to address urban challenges like climate change and infrastructure constraints. Education Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, 2023 M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, 2020 B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Virginia, 2019 Research Focus Dean's research examines technological and policy solutions for sustainable mobility systems, including: Planning/operations of electric/autonomous vehicle fleets Transportation-energy system integration Agent-based modeling of travel demand Linkages between physical activity and urban planning Decarbonization strategies for transportation networks Publication Trends Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on electric vehicle infrastructure (charging-as-a-service models, smart charging), shared autonomous fleet management (parking strategies, operational optimization), and socio-technical aspects of sustainable transportation (public perceptions, pandemic responses). The work consistently integrates energy systems thinking with transportation planning. Laboratory Leads the Sustainable Transportation & Evolving Energy Research (STEER) Lab investigating next-generation mobility solutions through interdisciplinary approaches combining engineering, planning, and policy perspectives.
John Robert Ledgerwood serves as Associate Professor of Accounting in the Department of Accounting, Economics, Finance & Information Sciences at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's O'Maley College of Business, where he has taught since 2006. His instructional responsibilities include core undergraduate courses in Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Federal Taxation, and Personal Financial Planning, building on prior academic roles at Bethune-Cookman University and Daytona Beach Community College. His educational foundation includes a Master of Science in Accounting from the University of Central Florida, complemented by four professional certifications: CPA (Florida), CMA, CFM, and CGMA. Professional memberships span the American Institute of CPAs, Florida Institute of CPAs, and Institute of Management Accountants, where he served as Campus Advocate. Professor Ledgerwood's research program bridges academic rigor with practical application across five interconnected domains: Financial/Managerial Accounting (examining executive succession and non-profit systems), Taxation (S-corporation compensation and return-free filing), International Business (trade flows, tourism economics, and African development), Disaster Management (business continuity frameworks), and Aviation Industry Ethics (highlighted by his award-winning 2016 case study). His work consistently addresses operational challenges faced by small firms and resource-constrained organizations. His scholarly impact is recognized through multiple awards including the Lybrand Certificate of Merit (2013) and IMA Ethics Competition Honorable Mention (2016). The 2010-2011 Outstanding Faculty Member award from Embry-Riddle's College of Business underscores his teaching excellence, while the Florida Institute of CPAs Chairman's Honor Roll (2011-12) reflects community engagement. Professor Ledgerwood maintains active professional practice through his CPA firm (operating since 1993), providing students with direct exposure to real-world accounting scenarios. His directorship at Enright Foundational Ministries enables applied research on non-profit financial management in Central Africa, creating unique opportunities for student involvement in international development projects. This practitioner-scholar model ensures his teaching remains grounded in contemporary industry challenges while advancing accounting knowledge through contextually relevant research.
Dr. Kiljae Kay Lee serves as an Associate Professor of Information Systems within the Department of Accounting, Economics, Finance & Information Sciences at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's David B. O'Maley College of Business. He teaches core courses including Business Information Systems, Business Analytics, and E-commerce, blending academic rigor with practical industry insights. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Information Systems from the University of Kansas MBA from Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration, Finland BA from Yonsei University, South Korea Dr. Lee's research program critically examines how data presentation influences decision-making , with dual emphases on cognitive and affective pathways in human-computer interaction. His work spans business analytics , text mining , and consumer behavior , frequently applying methodologies to air transport economics and digital interface design. Industry experience at SK Telecom, Asiana Airlines, and Lycos.com informs his pragmatic research approach. Publication trends reveal increasing focus on AI-driven systems (voice assistants, neural networks) and sustainability metrics in transportation, while maintaining strong contributions to consumer psychology and pricing strategy literature. His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world business applications. As an active academic citizen, Dr. Lee serves as ad-hoc reviewer for major conferences and journals, and leverages his SAP ERP certification to connect classroom learning with enterprise systems practice. His professional profile demonstrates a commitment to translating research into actionable business intelligence.
Olivier Parent is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of Economics at the University of Cincinnati's Lindner College of Business since 2019. He joined the university in 2006 after earning his PhD in Economics from the University of Saint-Etienne in 2005. PhD, University of Saint-Etienne (2005) MS, Louis Pasteur University (2001) His research focuses on Spatial Econometrics, Bayesian Econometrics, Regional Economics , and Social Network Analysis . Recent work explores conflict dynamics in the Middle East and Africa, flood impact modeling, and network effects on individual behavior. Key research trends across publications include integrating spatial dependencies into econometric frameworks, analyzing regional growth patterns, and modeling intra-household interactions affecting travel behavior. Awards include the William H. Miernyk Research Excellence Medal (2008). Editorial Review Board Member, Journal of Spatial Econometrics (2019-present) Director, Doctoral Program (2018-present) Principal Investigator for $5M NSF grant on Urban Flooding Open Knowledge Network
Hyeon-Shic Shin serves as Associate Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at Morgan State University's School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P). With over 30 research projects exceeding $7 million in funding during his decade-long career, his work bridges academic rigor and practical transportation solutions. His office is located in CBEIS 314 with contact number 443-885-3208. His educational foundation includes a B.A. in Regional Development from Dankook University (Seoul), M.A. in Urban Planning from the University of Akron, and Ph.D. in Public Policy Analysis from the University of Illinois at Chicago. This academic trajectory established his expertise in transportation systems and policy analysis. Shin's research centers on smart mobility transitions, with particular emphasis on user behavior in automated/connected vehicle ecosystems and transportation equity. His work integrates GIS applications for spatial analysis of mobility patterns, safety modeling for infrastructure design, and freight logistics optimization for last-mile delivery. Current projects address critical gaps in Mobility-as-a-Service adoption and pandemic-era transportation behavior shifts. His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on transportation safety calibration and emerging mobility economics. Recent work analyzes user preferences through advanced statistical methods like mixed logit regression and adaptive conjoint analysis, while safety studies refine the Highway Safety Manual's applicability to Maryland's infrastructure. Key themes include equity impacts of new mobility services and innovative solutions for food desert accessibility. Major funding achievements include: National University Rail Center of Excellence ($480,000, 2024) Peer-to-peer ridesharing preference analysis ($79,995, 2023) MaaS impact study for Maryland ($72,000, 2021) MD State Highway crash modification factors ($147,381, 2019) As an educator, Shin teaches core planning courses including GIS, Urban Transportation Planning, and Quantitative Methods. His practical experience extends to youth baseball coaching, where he applies analytical thinking to pitching mechanics. Through the MIT-MSU Planning Collaborative, he connects academic research with real-world planning challenges across institutional boundaries. His professional affiliations with the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning and American Planning Association (Maryland Chapter) demonstrate active engagement with the planning community. Current research trajectories focus on automated vehicle integration and freight rationalization in urban contexts.
Shawn Flanagan, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Podiatric Medicine and Neuroscience at Rosalind Franklin University, with joint appointments in the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine and School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. He directs the Human Performance Laboratory within the Center for Lower Extremity Ambulatory Research, employing neuroimaging, biochemical analysis, and behavioral techniques to study brain-body interactions in human performance and disease. His federally funded research (DoD, NIH, NASA) focuses on neuroplasticity, stress physiology, and tactical athlete readiness. Research interests span neurobiological mechanisms of human performance, military medicine , and injury prevention , with emphasis on: Neuroimaging and brain stimulation techniques Stress physiology and HPA axis modulation Biomechanics of load carriage and operational tasks Translational applications for tactical populations Recent publications (2020-2023) demonstrate strong focus on military performance optimization , concussion diagnostics , and neuroplasticity in injury recovery , with methodological innovations in TMS protocols and wearable sensor applications. Dr. Flanagan leads interdisciplinary teams investigating: Lower extremity injury prediction models Corticomotor system adaptations to musculoskeletal injury Operational stress impacts on neuroendocrine function He maintains collaborations with military research units and contributes to developing evidence-based training protocols for special operations personnel.
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.
