K. Jo Min

Associate Professor

Office: 3018 Black
Email: jominiastate.edu

Tel:  515.294.8095
Fax: 515.294.3524

Research Description

Dr. Min's research areas include the economic behaviors and implications of closed loop supply chain as well as global sourcing and production network, pricing and valuation in electric power generation planning and operations, assessment and improvement in e-government and e-health services from user perspectives.  Dr. Min is also interested in assessment and improvement of curricula and courses, and global teaching and learning through international collaboration.

Recent Publications and Working Papers

Li, J., K. J. Min, T. Otake, and T. Van Voorhis, “Inventory and investment in setup and quality operations under Return On Investment maximization,” to appear in European Journal of Operational Research, 2007.

Ball, P., H. Grierson, K. J. Min, J. Jackman, and P. Patterson, “Working on an assignment with people you'll never meet!: Case study on learning operations management in international teams,” Vol. 23, pp. 368-377, International Journal of Engineering Education, 2007.

Potter, L. A., K. J. Min, and F. Peters, “Effecting improvement in an industrial engineering program by applying outcome assessment results,” Proceedings of American Society for Engineering Education Conference, 2007.

Wang, C. and K. J. Min, “How to Value an Electric Power Plant: A Real Options Approach,” Working Paper, 2007.

Wang, C. and K. J. Min, “Electric Power Generation Planning for Inter-Related Projects: A Real Options Approach,” IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, Vol. 53, pp. 312-322, 2006.

Potter, L. A, S. Daniel, D. Popejoy-Sheriff, and K. J. Min, “ABET Outcome Assessment and Improvement through the Capstone Design Course in an Industrial Engineering Curriculum,” Proceedings of American Society for Engineering Education Conference, 2006.

Li, J. and K. J. Min, “Retailer-Driven Supply Chains with Remanufacturing,” Working Paper, 2006.