Christopher A. Chung

Dr. Christopher A. Chung is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering. His research focuses on emergency management systems, engineering ethics education, logistics optimization, and bomb threat response technologies. He has developed several training simulators including the Bomb Threat Training Simulator funded by the National Institute of Justice.

Education:

• Ph.D. Industrial Engineering, University of Pittsburgh (1995)
• M.S. Industrial Engineering, University of Pittsburgh (1992)
• B.E.S. Materials Science and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University (1983)

Research Interests: Dr. Chung specializes in simulation-based training tools for bomb threat response, emergency distribution networks under disaster conditions, RFID applications in logistics, and ethics education in engineering curricula. His work integrates technical systems with human factors, emphasizing practical solutions for crisis management and security challenges.

Grants & Projects:

• National Institute of Justice-funded bomb threat simulator project (1998–2000)
• Hurricane emergency POD analysis funded by various agencies
• RFID implementation studies for military logistics

Collaborations: Works closely with the Houston Police Department Bomb Disposal Unit and military organizations to develop practical training systems. His lab focuses on integrating emerging technologies like GIS and simulation into real-world crisis scenarios.