Jaehyuk Kim
About Me
I am a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at North Carolina State University, working under the supervision of Professor Osman Y. Özaltın. My research centers on developing mathematical models and efficient, scalable algorithms for large-scale combinatorial optimization. I specialize in sequential decision-making problems under uncertainty within the adaptive robust optimization framework, which are formulated as two- and multi-stage models. I develop advanced solution methodologies, including both decomposition-based and ML-augmented approaches, to overcome the computational intractability inherent in these models, applying them to complex societal systems where system resilience and operational efficiency are paramount.
Research Interests
- Sequential Decision-Making under Uncertainty
- Robust/Stochastic Optimization
- Large-scale Combinatorial Optimization
- ML-Augmented Optimization
Education
| Degree | Major | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Industrial and Systems Engineering (Minor: Operations Research) GPA: 3.8 / 4.0 | NC State University | 2027 (Exp.) |
| M.S. | Industrial Management Engineering GPA: 4.2 / 4.5 | Korea University | 2022 |
| B.S. | Mechanical Engineering GPA: 4.1 / 4.5 | Chung-Ang University | 2019 |
| B.S. | Electrical and Electronics Engineering GPA: 4.2 / 4.5 | Chung-Ang University | 2019 |
Current Projects
- Jaehyuk Kim, O. Y. Özaltın, M. E. Mayorga, and M. Bodur, “Evacuation Planning for Disaster Preparedness: An Adaptive Robust Optimization Approach”, Working Paper.
- Jaehyuk Kim and O. Y. Özaltın, “Multistage Adaptive Robust Optimization for Evacuation Planning: A Machine Learning-Augmented Approach”, Working Paper.
- Jaehyuk Kim, O. Y. Özaltın, and N. R. Chowdhury, “Contextual Risk-Averse Stochastic Optimization for Evacuation Planning: A Decision-focused Learning Approach”, In Preparation.
Conferences & Proceedings
- Jaehyuk Kim, O. Y. Özaltın, M. E. Mayorga, and M. Bodur, “Shelter Location and Evacuation Planning under Demand Uncertainty: An Adaptive Robust Optimization Approach”, INFORMS Annual Meeting 2025.
- A. Abu Orabi, Jaehyuk Kim, A. R. Escobedo, and O. Y. Özaltın, “Data-Driven Solutions for Waste Material Composition Prediction: Bridging Industrial Engineering and Sustainability”, Proceedings of the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2025
Selected as one of three finalists for the Sustainable Development Best Track Paper Award.
Honors and Awards
- Edward P. Fitts Fellowship, Dept. of ISE, NCSU, 2023
Highly competitive, fully funded fellowship for academic excellence and research potential. - Edward P. Fitts Fellowship, Dept. of ISE, NCSU, 2022
Highly competitive, fully funded fellowship for academic excellence and research potential. - Full Academic Excellence Scholarship, Chung-Ang University, 2019
Awarded for ranking 1st out of 100+ students in the department. - Full Academic Excellence Scholarship, Chung-Ang University, 2018
Awarded for ranking 1st out of 100+ students in the department. - Grand Prize in Winter Internship Program Contest, Chung-Ang University, 2018
Awarded for ranking 1st in the Mechanical Engineering Short Term Research Program.
Patents & Books
- S. Kim and Jaehyuk Kim (2021). “Big data analysis detailed process and method of FOM analysis module in smart factory FOMs Package”, South Korea, Patent No. 10-2021-0052334.
- S. Kim and Jaehyuk Kim (2020). “Smart Factory FOMs Package and Method for Smart Manufacturing Innovation”, South Korea, Patent No. 10-2020-0032342.
- S. Lee, K. Roh, S. Kim, and Jaehyuk Kim (2020). Site Control of Smart Manufacturing, South Korea, ISBN: 978-89-6345-295-1-13320.