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Jae Kim, PhD, is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Industrial and Systems Engineering department at the University of San Diego. He holds dual BS degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration from UC Berkeley (2007), followed by MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering (UC Berkeley, 2008) and Operations Research Engineering (USC, 2011), culminating in a PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering from USC (2014). His research focuses on energy policy, electric grid operations, data science applications, and supply chain optimization. Dr. Kim has been featured as an expert in media discussions on electric vehicle adoption challenges and energy sustainability. His work bridges academic research with real-world policy implications, particularly in renewable energy integration and grid management.
- Education: BS (Mechanical Engineering & Business Admin), UC Berkeley; MS (Mechanical Eng & OR), USC; PhD (ISE), USC
- Expertise: Energy systems, EV infrastructure, data-driven policy analysis
Recent scholarly contributions include analyses of electric vehicle charging behavior, photovoltaic system impacts, and renewable energy grid integration strategies. He has delivered guest lectures on achieving 50% renewable energy targets and their operational implications. His research consistently emphasizes practical solutions for sustainable energy transitions.
Awards: Not explicitly listed in provided materials.
Advising & Grants: No specific student advisees or grant details provided. Currently oversees the Industrial and Systems Engineering department's academic and research initiatives.
