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Peer Mentoring
I have been privileged to mentor several junior students during my doctoral studies, leading to two distinct research projects. These experiences have been invaluable in refining my ability to formulate original research questions, guide projects from concept to completion, and foster students’ creativity by encouraging their ideas and building on their individual strengths.
Project 1: A Microsimulation Study of Curb Space Operational Strategies and User Behaviors
Worked with two M.S. students; revision submitted to TR-E.
Investigation of curb space user behavior through microsimulation modeling and exploring its implications for overall network performance.
Project 2: An Aggregation-Disaggregation Algorithm for Transit Planning
Worked with a junior Ph.D. student; in progress.
Designing equitable transit lines for an underserved city characterized by a large geographic footprint but sparse demand.
Poster session with a peer M.S. student (Project 1)
Transit service zone aggregation (Project 2)
Teaching Experience
I have served as a Graduate Student Instructor (at U-M) and Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (at GT). I have supported instruction in a variety of courses. Below is a list of the classes I have taught, along with a summary of my instructional responsibilities.
CEE 553: Infrastructure Systems Optimization
Fall 2024, Fall 2025 (University of Michigan)
A core graduate-level course introducing systems-level approaches to the analysis and design of civil infrastructure systems. The course emphasizes mathematical optimization techniques, including model formulation, linear programming, and nonlinear programming.
I contributed to the course by delivering lectures for one of its modules (five classes) and leading tutorials focused on the use of mathematical solvers. I played an active role in the course's redesign: developing new curriculum components, designing assignments and projects, and supporting over 20 students in their learning success.
CEE 850: Next-Generation Transportation Systems Seminar
Fall 2023, Winter 2024 (University of Michigan)
A seminar-style course that invites distinguished speakers from academia and industry to share insights on emerging research and technologies in transportation engineering.
I supported the recruitment of invited speakers and assisted with the coordination of class logistics (e.g., chairing the seminar). I also contributed as a presenter, delivering two invited talks during the seminar series.
ISYE 4232: Advanced Stochastic Systems
Spring 2021 (Georgia Tech)
An advanced undergraduate course introducing Markov Decision Processes and Jackson Networks with an emphasis on industry applications.
I assisted the course instructor by preparing course materials and holding office hours.
ISYE 3103: Supply Chain Modeling: Logistics
Spring 2020, Fall 2020 (Georgia Tech)
An undergraduate course overviewing transportation routing, supply chain design, and supply chain planning and execution. The course focuses on optimization models (e.g., TSP and VRP) and logistics decision-making (e.g., TL vs LTL).
I assisted the course instructor by preparing course materials and holding office hours.
Outreach
Since January 2022, I have been volunteering at CTC Korean School, serving as both an instructor and school treasurer. Each semester (Fall and Spring), I teach a class of 2-4 students, typically ranging from 6th to 9th grade. I am responsible for designing the course syllabus and instructional materials, leading weekly classes, and organizing engaging classroom activities tailored to students’ language levels and interests. I have also attended biannual teacher training workshops hosted by the National Association for Korean Schools (NAKS), Michigan Chapter.
About CTC Korean School (website in Korean): Established in 2014, CTC Korean School in Ann Arbor, MI, is dedicated to promoting Korean language and cultural education among Korean-American youth. With a mission to cultivate love for community and heritage, the school serves dozens of K-12 students each year, nurturing their ethnic identity and developing bilingual proficiency in both Korean and English.
CTC Korean School
Leading class activity
Field trip to U-M campus!
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