Seokgi Lee

Dr. Seokgi Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Youngstown State University (YSU), part of the Rayen School of Engineering. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor in Industrial Engineering at the University of Miami. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering from Pennsylvania State University and B.S./M.S. degrees in Industrial Engineering from Hanyang University, South Korea. His research focuses on distributed control systems, predictive analytics, and simulation-optimization for service engineering processes in supply chains, transportation, and healthcare. Notable expertise includes energy-aware manufacturing systems, prevention service analytics, and applications of machine learning in logistics and healthcare.

Dr. Lee’s educational background includes teaching roles at YSU, the University of Miami, and Penn State, covering courses such as Decision Analysis for Engineering, System Analysis and Design, Operations Research, and Production Systems. He has contributed to institutional service through committees like the New Faculty Search in ISEN (YSU) and PhD recruitment in Industrial Engineering (University of Miami).

His research trends emphasize interdisciplinary solutions, blending control theory with machine learning to address energy efficiency, healthcare optimization, and sustainable logistics. Recent publications highlight work on dynamic scheduling algorithms, opioid prescribing disparities, and green transportation systems. While no specific awards are listed, his active engagement in academic service underscores his commitment to institutional advancement.

Teaching and advising form a core part of his role, with a focus on graduate and undergraduate engineering curricula. His work integrates real-world applications, such as optimizing infusion center operations and modeling energy costs in manufacturing, demonstrating a strong practical orientation.