Seokcheon Lee

Seokcheon Lee is a Professor of Industrial Engineering at Purdue University's Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering. He is affiliated with the Global Engineering Program, contributing to interdisciplinary research and education. His work focuses on optimization, logistics, and emergency response systems, leveraging advanced methodologies such as reinforcement learning, clustering analysis, and simulation modeling. Key areas include drone-assisted delivery systems, supply chain resilience, and social welfare-based decision-making frameworks. His research bridges theoretical models with practical applications in transportation, healthcare, and sustainable energy systems.

Research interests center on the intersection of operations research and real-world challenges, including multi-agent systems, vehicle routing, dynamic scheduling, and resource allocation. He explores solutions for emergency medical services (EMS) logistics, food accessibility, and renewable energy integration. Notable contributions include frameworks for flying warehouses, citizen responder networks, and energy-efficient routing protocols.

His publications span over two decades, addressing topics like UAV task allocation, microgrid scheduling, and supply chain preparedness. While no specific awards are listed, his work has been supported by institutional recognition. Advising and grant details remain unspecified, though his extensive publication record reflects active research collaboration. He contributes to lab initiatives in drone logistics, healthcare systems optimization, and smart city infrastructure design.