Seong-Jong Joo

Dr. Seong-Jong Joo is a Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management in the Department of Operational Sciences at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Saint Louis University (1995), an MBA from the same institution (1992), and a B.S. in Military Science (Operations Research) from the Korea Air Force Academy (1982). Prior to academia, he served 21 years in the Republic of Korea Air Force as a Supply Officer, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel with extensive experience in logistics and supply chain operations.

Research Interests:

• Logistics and Supply Chain Optimization
• Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) for Performance Benchmarking
• Operations Research Applications
• Public Health Policy Analysis
• Military Logistics and Maintenance Systems

Awards and Recognition:

• School of Business Outstanding Professor Award (2014, 2012)
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car Student’s Choice Award (2012)
• Certification of Appreciation for International Program Contributions (2012)
• Recognition for Student Support (TRiO Program, 2007)
• Meritorious Mention Award for Best Published Paper in Health Informatics (2014)

Grants and Research:

• Funded studies on Defense Logistics Information Systems (2000–2001)
• Analysis of Wartime Spare Parts Requirements (2001)
• Advancements in DEA applications across industries (Healthcare, Banking, Aviation)

Labs/Teams: Involved in AFIT’s Operational Sciences Department initiatives, focusing on military logistics and interdisciplinary supply chain research.