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Dr. Ki-Young Jeong is a Professor of Engineering Management in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts. With over 10 years of industrial experience as a project lead, systems engineer, and consultant, he transitioned to academia to focus on research and teaching.
Education:
- M.S. in Industrial Engineering, Texas A&M University
- Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Texas A&M University
- MBA, University of Massachusetts
His research focuses on supply chain design & optimization, humanitarian logistics network design, discrete event simulation, and data envelopment analysis. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing applications in disaster relief logistics, emergency supply chains, and operational efficiency. His work combines advanced analytics with real-world challenges in manufacturing, project management, and crisis response.
Awards:
- UHCL Distinguished Professorship in Computer Science and Engineering (2021-2022)
- Minnie Stevens Piper Teaching Award nominee (2010-2011)
Dr. Jeong’s research has explored trade-offs in emergency logistics networks, integrating multi-objective programming and data envelopment analysis to improve decision-making. His recent work addresses disaster recovery center location-allocation, supply chain resilience, and financial ratio analysis in the oil and gas industry. He also investigates simulation-based training for project management and lean Six Sigma implementation.
His research has been supported by institutions like NASA, focusing on practical solutions for complex systems. He advises students on topics combining technical skills with humanitarian and industrial applications.
