Dr. Jin Ho Jo

Associate Professor

Department of Technology

Office

Turner 132B

Office Phone

(309) 438-7793office
phone

Fax

(309) 438-8626fax

jjo@ilstu.eduemail

About
Education
Awards & Honors
Research

Biography

Dr. Jin Ho Jo is an Associate Professor of Technology at Illinois State University, teaching in the Renewable Energy program. Dr. Jo is the program coordinator and also leads the Sustainable Energy Research Group at ISU. Dr. Jo is an honors graduate of Purdue University where he earned a B.S. in Building Construction Management. He earned his M.S. in Urban Planning from Columbia University where he investigated critical environmental justice issues in New York City. His 2010 Ph.D. from Arizona State University was the nation’s first in sustainability. His research, which has been widely published, focuses on the use of renewable energy systems and sustainable building strategies to reduce negative impacts of urbanization.

Research Interests & Areas

Assessment of Urban Sustainability Issues through Remote Sensing Analysis; Regional Application and Optimization of Renewable Energy Systems; Urban Complexity and Systems Approach to Climate Change Mitigation; Strategic Energy Plan for Sustainable Future

Ph D Sustainability

Arizona State University

Tempe, AZ

MS Urban Planning

Columbia University

New York, NY

BS Building Construction Management

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN

Department of Technology Research Award

Illinois State University

2015

Outstanding Cross-Disciplinary Team Research Award for 2016

Illinois State University

2015

Grant Writing Mentorship Program

ISU Research Sponsorship Program

2014

Research Initiative Award

Illinois State University

2014

Best Technical Paper Award

The International Sustainable Building Asia

2013

Best Technical Paper Award

The International Sustainable Building Asia

2013

Conference Proceeding

Aldeman, M., Jo, J., & Loomis, D. Quantification of Uncertainty Associated with Wind Assessments of Various Intervals. International Symposium on Wind and Tidal Power (2017)

Jo, J., & Tozzi, P. Renewable Energy Technology Optimization for an Academic Institution. SBE2016 (2016)

Cross, J., Rose, Z., Verderber, A., Daebel, E., Jo, J., & Loomis, D. The Economic Impacts of Implementing a Distributed Generation Plan in the Town of Normal, Illinois. Proceeding is being published but not available at the moment. American Solar Energy Society (2014)

Rose, Z., Cross, J., Verderber, A., Daebel, E., Jo, J., & Loomis, D. A GIS Approach to Developing a Distributed Generation Plan in the Town of Normal IL. Proceeding is being published but not available at the moment. American Solar Energy Society (2014)

Gilmore, E., Fuller, D., & Jo, J. Implementing sustainable business practices in a hotel and expanding green certification markets in the Midwestern United States. The International Sustainable Building Asia 2013 (2013)

Journal Article, Academic Journal

Aldeman, M., Jo, J., & Loomis, D. Quantification of Uncertainty Associated with Wind Assessments of Various Intervals. Transactions of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering / Canadian Science Publishing (2018)

Jo, J., Aldeman, M., & Loomis, D. Optimum Penetration of Regional Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Systems. Renewable Energy/Elsevier 118 (2018): 328-334.

Jo, J., Aldeman, M., Lee, H., & Ahn, Y. Parametric Analysis for Cost-Optimal Renewable Energy Integration into Residential Buildings: Techno-Economic Model. Renewable Energy/Elsevier 125 (2018): 907-914.

Jo, J., & Tozzi, P. A comparative analysis of renewable energy simulation tools: Performance simulation model vs. system optimization. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 80 (2017): 390-398.

Jo, J., Ilves, K., Barth, T., & Leszczynski, E. Implementation of a Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic System at a Higher Education Institution in Illinois, USA. AIMS Energy 5.1 (2017)

Journal Article, Professional Journal

Jo, J., & Otanicar, T. A Hierarchical Methodology for a Mesoscale Assessment of Building Integrated Roof Solar Energy Systems. Renewable Energy 36 (2011): 2992-3000.

Park, D., & Jo, J. Renewable energy education: An example of implementation in high school. The Korea Society of Energy and Climate Change Education 1.1 (2011): 89-105.

Jo, J., & Golden, J. Development of a Hierarchical Approach to Optimize Building Integrated Sustainable and Renewable Technologies. International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development 2 (2010): 121-127.

Research Report

Jo, J., Loomis, D., & Aldeman, M. Technical Potential for Solar Photovoltaics in Illinois. IL DCEO Renewable Energy Business Development. Center for Renewable Energy (2013)

Loomis, D., Jo, J., & Aldeman, M. Economic Impat Potential of Solar Photovoltaics in Illinois. IL DCEO Renewable Energy Business Development. Center for Renewable Energy (2013)

Presentations

PARAMETRIC ANALYSIS FOR COST-OPTIMAL RENEWABLE ENERGY INTEGRATION. Energy, Utility, and Environment Conference. EUEC. (2018)

Wind Turbine Energy Production Errors Associated with Wind Resource Assessments of Various Lengths. American Wind Energy Association. (2018)

Quantification of Uncertainty Associated with Wind Assessments of Various Intervals. International Symposium on Wind and Tidal Power. (2017)

Solar PV Financial Feasibility for Higher Education Institutions.. Energy, Utility, and Environment Conference. EUEC. (2017)

Renewable Energy Technology Optimization for an Academic Institution. International Conference on Sustainable Building Asia. Hanyang University. (2016)

Utility-Scale Deployment of Grid-Connected Renewable Energy Generation in Illinois. Energy, Utility, and Environment Conference. EUEC. (2016)

An Economic and Technical Feasibility Study of a Vegetative Green Roof or a Solar Photovoltaic System on McCormick Hall. ISU Undergraduate Research Symposium. ISU. (2015)

Biofuel Production Potential in Central Illinois. ISU Undergraduate Research Symposium. ISU. (2015)

Evaluating Potential Wind and Solar Resources at Sommer Park in Peoria, IL. ISU Undergraduate Research Symposium. ISU. (2015)

Examining Different Business Models for a Community Solar PV-Project in Normal, Illinois. ISU Undergraduate Research Symposium. ISU. (2015)

Grants & Contracts

Visiting Faculty Program. US Department of Energy. Federal. (2016)

A Geographic Information Systems approach, considering the social and economic impacts of implementing a distributed generation plan in the Town of Normal. Office of Sustainability. Illinois State University. (2014)

Partnership with Midwest Renewable Energy Association for Solar Market Pathways. US Department of Energy. Federal. (2014)

Renewable Energy for Schools. IL Department of Commerce and Economic Development. State. (2014)

Renewable Energy Business Development. Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic opportunity. State. (2012)