Dr. Jin Ho Jo
Associate Professor
Department of Technology
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Biography
Dr. Jin Ho Jo is Associate Professor of Technology at Illinois State University, teaching in the Renewable Energy program. As the Associate Director of the Center for Renewable Energy, he also leads the Solar Power Research Group. 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. His 2010 Ph.D. from Arizona State University was the nation’s first in sustainability.
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, New York
BS Building Construction Management
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
Jo, J., Aldeman, M., & Loomis, D. Optimum Penetration of Regional Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Systems. Renewable Energy/Elsevier 118 (2018): 328-334.
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)
Jo, J., Rose, Z., Cross, J., Daebel, E., Verderber, A., Loomis, D., & . Financing options and economic impact: distributed generation using solar photovoltaic systems in Normal, Illinois. AIMS Energy 4.3 (2016): 504-516.
Loomis, D., Jo, J., & Aldeman, M. Economic Impact Potential of Solar Photovoltaics in Illinois. Renewable Energy/Elsevier 87.Part 1 (2016): 253-258.
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)
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)
Feasibility Study of Illinois State University's Solar Potential. 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)
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