Jee Eun Kang

Dr. Jee Eun (Jamie) Kang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University at Buffalo (School of Engineering and Applied Sciences). Her research focuses on transportation modeling, applied operations research, and urban mobility systems. She teaches courses including IE 374 (Modeling of Stochastic Systems), IE 550 (Resources Planning & Optimization), and specialized topics in operations research. Dr. Kang holds a PhD and has been actively involved in academic contributions since at least 2006.

Her research interests span transportation systems optimization, emergency logistics, and sustainable mobility solutions, particularly involving autonomous vehicles and shared mobility systems. She has advised numerous PhD and MS students, including notable advisees such as Fatemeh Aarabi and Zhiheng Xu. Her work integrates data analytics, network design, and policy analysis to address real-world challenges in urban and disaster-response contexts.

Dr. Kang’s publications since 2008 reflect a strong focus on transportation systems, including studies on electric vehicles, hydrogen infrastructure, and evacuation planning. She maintains an active role in academic collaborations, hosting visiting scholars like Alireza Fallah and Dian Sun. Her teaching and research emphasize both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in operations research and transportation engineering.