Education 🎓
Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering
The University of Oklahoma (USA)
- Advisor: Dr. Ziho Kang
Aug 2022 - Current
M.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering
The University of Oklahoma (USA) | GPA: 4.00
- Advisor: Dr. Ziho Kang
- Focus: Advanced Human Factors & Ergonomics, Data-Driven Decision Making, Intelligent Data Analytics.
- Thesis: Analysis of Applying DTW, MDS, and DBSCAN methods to cluster scanpaths data in application of air traffic management.
Aug 2020 - Apr 2022
Graduate Certificate in Data Science & Analytics
The University of Oklahoma (USA)
Spring 2022
B.S. in Industrial and Information Systems Engineering
Soongsil University (Seoul, South Korea) | GPA: 3.50
Mar 2014 - Feb 2020
Publications
Conference Papers (Peer reviewed conference papers)
- Lee, J., & Kang, Z. (2025, May). Analysis of Complex Eye Movements in Virtual Reality Using the Concepts of Visual Entropy and Visual Groupings. In 2025 6th International Conference on Bio-engineering for Smart Technologies (BioSMART) (pp. 1-4). IEEE.
- Peng, J., Kang, Z., Lee, J., & Fraga, R. P. (2025, May). Evaluation of Brain Signal Quality in Virtual Reality: Detection of Infrared Signal Interference Using the fNIRS Device. In 2025 6th International Conference on Bio-engineering for Smart Technologies (BioSMART) (pp. 1-4). IEEE.
- Kang, Z., Palma Fraga, R., Izzoteglu, K., Lee, J., Deering, D. D., & Arana, W. X. (2023, November). Development of a smart learning application in multi-person virtual reality using biometric measures of neuroimaging, eye tracking, and haptic interactions. In Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting (p. 21695067231196245). Sage CA: Los Angeles, CA: SAGE Publications.
- Crutchfield, J. M., Kang, Z., Palma Fraga, R., and Lee, J. (2022). Identification of Expert Tower Controller Visual Scanning Patterns in Support of the Development of Automated Training Tools. In Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCII 2022), Jun. 26 - Jul. 1, virtual. (pp.1-16).
- Palma Fraga, R., Kang, Z., Lee J., Crutchfield, J. M. (2021). Real-time eye tracking analysis for training in a dynamic task. In Proceedings of the 4th IEEE International Conference on Bio-engineering for Smart Technologies (2021 IEEE BioSmart), Dec. 8-10, Paris, France. (pp.1-4).
Technical Reports (Research project reports)
- Kang, Z., Lee, J., Palma Fraga, R., Liljetoft, T., Hartlye, A., Mitrof, S., Sharpe, B., and Arana, W. X. (2023). Development and Evaluation of a Prototype App: Visual Scanning Strategies (VSS) Training App in En-route Air Traffic Control. Federal Aviation Administration. pp.1-46.
- Kang, Z., Palma Fraga, R., and Lee, J. (2021). Analysis of human behaviors and strategies for risk reduction: Application in high fidelity virtual reality simulation of real airports. Federal Aviation Administration. pp. 1-79.
Posters and Presentations
- HFES ASPIRE 2025 Poster
- ISEE BioSMART 2025 Oral Presentation
- HFES ASPIRE 2023 Poster
Lee, J., Palma Fraga, R., & Kang, Z. Evaluating the Performance of Eye Movement Detection Algorithms Across Tasks that Elicit Different Eye Movement Types in Virtual Reality. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting (HFES ASPIRE), October 2025.
Lee, J., & Kang, Z. Analysis of complex eye movements in virtual reality using visual entropy and visual groupings. IEEE International Conference on Bio-engineering for Smart Technologies (BioSMART), May 2025.
Kang, Z., Palma Fraga, R., Izzotegui, K., Lee, J., Deering, D. D., & Arana, W. X. Smart learning application for multi-person virtual reality using biometric measures. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting (HFES ASPIRE), November 2023.
Awards & Scholarships
- Director's ISE Scholarship
- Gallogly College of Engineering Scholarship
Awarded the Director's ISE Scholarship in recognition of outstanding academic performance and dedication to the field of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE). Maintained a high GPA while actively participating in research projects and ISE-related activities.
Received the Gallogly College of Engineering Scholarship for exceptional academic achievements and contributions to the field of engineering. Maintained a strong academic record and demonstrated a deep passion for engineering through involvement in engineering projects and organizations.
Service
- President of HFES student chapter at the University of Oklahoma
Served as the President of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) student chapter at the University of Oklahoma. Demonstrated strong leadership by organizing and leading chapter activities, fostering a sense of community, and promoting knowledge sharing in the field of human factors and ergonomics.