Dr. Jin Jo
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Biography
Dr. Jin Ho Jo is a Professor of Technology at Illinois State University, teaching in the Sustainable and Renewable Energy program. Dr. Jo also leads the Sustainable Energy Consortium at the university. 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 renewable energy systems and sustainable building strategies to reduce the negative impacts of urbanization.
Current Courses
TEC 262.001 Energy Planning and Management: From Buildings to Communities
TEC 400.001 Independent Study
TEC 498.001 Professional Practice In Industrial Technology
TEC 360.001 Renewable Energy Capstone
TEC 160.001 Introduction To Renewable Energy
TEC 498.001 Professional Practice In Industrial Technology
TEC 260.001 Research And Analytical Tools In Renewable Energy
Teaching Interests & Areas
Renewable Energy System Applications
Energy Planning and Management
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
Service Award
Department of Technology
2020
2019 Researchers to Know
Illinois Science and Technology Coalition (ISTC)
2019
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
Grants and Contracts
Energy for a Sustainable Future Seminar Series
Matt Ryan Aldeman, Jin Ho Jo.
ISU Office of Research and Graduate Studies. July 2022 - June 2023
Repowering Schoools
Rebekka Darner, Matt Ryan Aldeman, Jin Jo, Kara Baldwin, Matthew Hagaman.
U.S. Department of Energy. May 1 2022 - December 31 2022
SUPERCHARGE: STEM-based University Pathway Encouraging Relationships with Chicago High schools in Automation, Robotics and Green Energy
Matt Ryan Aldeman, Jin Ho Jo, Allison Meyer, Maria Zamudio, Jeritt Joseph Williams.
National Science Foundation (NSF). July 1 2022 - June 30 2026
ISU Horticulture Center Wind Turbine
Matt Ryan Aldeman, Jessica Chambers, Jin Ho Jo.
Illinois State University. October 2021 - June 2022
Scott M. Elliott Cross-Disciplinary Pilot Grant
Jin Jo, Eric Godoy, Matt Ryan Aldeman, David G Loomis, Frank Dwight Beck, Liangcheng Yang.
Department of Economics, College of Arts and Sciences. August 1 2020 - June 1 2021
Visiting Faculty Program
Jin Ho Jo, Peter Tozzi.
US Department of Energy. June 6 2016 - August 12 2016
A Geographic Information Systems approach, considering the social and economic impacts of implementing a distributed generation plan in the Town of Normal
Jin Ho Jo.
Office of Sustainability. July 1 2014 - December 31 2014
Partnership with Midwest Renewable Energy Association for Solar Market Pathways
Jin Ho Jo.
US Department of Energy. December 1 2014 - May 30 2017
Renewable Energy for Schools
Jin Ho Jo.
IL Department of Commerce and Economic Development. June 1 2014 - May 31 2016
Renewable Energy Business Development
Jin Ho Jo.
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic opportunity. January 2012 - December 2013
Faculty Student Connections Grant
Jin Ho Jo.
CTLT - Illinois State University. - 2011
Faculty Student Connections Grant
Jin Ho Jo.
CTLT - Illinois State University. - 2011
Funding from the ISU Student Sustainability Committee
Jin Ho Jo.
Student Sustainability Committee. - April 02 2012
Presentation Travel Program
Jin Ho Jo.
College of Applied Science and Technology - Illinois State University. - November 2012
Presentation Travel Program
Jin Ho Jo.
College of Applied Science and Technology - Illinois State University. - October 2011
Professional Development Initiative Funding
Jin Ho Jo.
TEC - Illinois State Univeristy. - 2012
Publication Incentive Program
Jin Ho Jo.
College of Applied Science and Technology - Illinois State University. - December 11 2012
Publication Incentive Program
Jin Ho Jo.
College of Applied Science and Technology - Illinois State University. - October 2011
Publication Incentive Program
Jin Ho Jo.
College of Applied Science and Technology - Illinois State University. - May 2011
Publication Incentive Program
Jin Ho Jo.
College of Applied Science and Technology - Illinois State University. - February 2011
The Jesse Fell Project
Jin Ho Jo.
CTLT - Illinois State University. - July 2011
Travel Grant
Jin Ho Jo.
CTLT - Illinois State University. - December 2011
Travel Grant
Jin Ho Jo.
TEC - Illinois State Univeristy. - December 2011
URG
Jin Ho Jo.
Illinois State Univeristy. - 2011
University Research Grant
Jin Ho Jo.
Illinois State Univeristy. - 2014
Conference Proceeding
Development of Air Quality Assessment Activities Using a Coding-Based Microcontroller for an After-School STEM Program
Jin Ho Jo, Matt Ryan Aldeman, Jeritt Joseph Williams, Allison Meyer.
ASEE Annual Conference, (2024)
Implementation of an Equitable and Inclusive After-school STEM Program
Matt Ryan Aldeman, Jeritt Joseph Williams, Jin Ho Jo, Allison Meyer.
ASEE Annual Conference 2024, (2024)
Smart Wireless Weather Station and Climate Console (Resource Exchange)
Julian Andrew Schmitt, Marlene Urbina, Alexander Michael Perhay, Orla Maire Sheridan, Chance William Tyler, Jeritt Joseph Williams, Matt Ryan Aldeman, Jin Ho Jo, Allison Meyer.
ASEE Annual Conference, (2024)
The Roles of Curriculum Designers and After School STEM Teachers as Environmental Features for High School Students' STEM Career Access
Allison Meyer, Jeritt Joseph Williams, Matt Ryan Aldeman, Jin Ho Jo.
ASEE Annual Conference, (2024)
Utilizing the Solar District Cup Competition as a Case Study for a Renewable Energy Capstone to Enhance Students' Learning Experience
Jin Ho Jo, Gabrielle Grace Hershey, Daniel Patrick Gibson.
ASEE Annual Conference, (2024)
An After-school STEM Program with a Novel Equitable and Inclusive Structure
Matt Ryan Aldeman, Jeritt Joseph Williams, Jin Ho Jo, Allison Meyer, Maria Zamudio.
ASEE Annual Conference, (2023)
Developing a Distributed Community Solar Network to Promote the Utilization of Residential Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Jin Ho Jo, Matt Ryan Aldeman.
IEEE Green Technologies Conference, (2023)
Stakeholder Views in Building a Sustainable Engineering Learning Ecosystem: Afterschool Green Energy, Robotics, and Automation
Allison Meyer, Matt Ryan Aldeman, Jin Ho Jo, Jeritt Joseph Williams, Maria Zamudio.
ASEE Annual Conference, (2023)
A Model Passive Solar Home Student Design Project
Matt Ryan Aldeman, Jin Ho Jo.
American Society for Engineering Edu., (2021)
Mitigation of Solar Photovoltaic Production Variability with Geographical Aggregation
Bennet Krull, Matt Ryan Aldeman, Jin Ho Jo.
American Society for Engineering Education, (2020)
Quantification of Uncertainty Associated with Wind Assessments of Various Intervals
Matt Ryan Aldeman, Jin Ho Jo, David G Loomis.
International Symposium on Wind and Tidal Power, (2017)
Renewable Energy Technology Optimization for an Academic Institution
Jin Ho Jo, Peter Tozzi.
SBE2016, (2016)
A GIS Approach to Developing a Distributed Generation Plan in the Town of Normal IL
Zachary Rose, Jamie Cross, Andrew Verderber, Evan Daebel, Jin Ho Jo, Dave Loomis.
American Solar Energy Society, (2015), (2014)
The Economic Impacts of Implementing a Distributed Generation Plan in the Town of Normal, Illinois
Jamie Cross, Zachary Rose, Andrew Verderber, Evan Daebel, Jin Ho Jo, Dave Loomis.
American Solar Energy Society, (2015), (2014)
Implementing sustainable business practices in a hotel and expanding green certification markets in the Midwestern United States
Emma Gilmore, Diana Fuller, Jin Ho Jo.
The International Sustainable Building Asia 2013, (2013)
Optimum Penetration of Renewable Energy Systems for a Sustainable Future
Jin Ho Jo.
The International Sustainable Building Asia 2013, (2013)
Promoting Sustainable Infrastructure: A Feasibility Analysis of Utility-Scale PV Covered Parking Structure
Rob Martin, Jin Ho Jo.
The International Sustainable Building Asia 2013, (2013)
What Sustainability Problem Does Your Work Address? My Experience in the Field of Renewable Energy
Jin Ho Jo.
International Sustainability Council, (2012)
Analyzing the impact of shading on photovoltaic arrays to optimize system effectiveness
Jin Ho Jo, D. Kennell, S. Richey.
International Green Energy Conference VI, (2011)
Journal Article
Reduction of Solar Photovoltaic System Output Variability with Geographical Aggregation
Matt Ryan Aldeman, Jin Ho Jo, David G Loomis, Bennet Krull.
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transitions, (2023)
Testing a Novel Hybrid Spiral Microphone Array designed for Performance and Portability
Matt Ryan Aldeman, Jin Jo.
Akustika, (2023), https://doi.org/10.36336/akustika20234547
Feasibility of applying Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) to the Bloomington Normal Water Reclamation District
Chris Thankan, August Winters, Jin H Jo, Matt Ryan Aldeman.
AIMS Energy, 9 (1), 117-137, (2021)
Wind energy production uncertainty associated with wind assessments of various intervals.
Matt Ryan Aldeman, Jin Ho Jo, David G Loomis.
Wind Engineering, (2020)
An Exploration of Compact Microphone Array Applications for Small Musical Groups
Matt Ryan Aldeman, Jin Ho Jo.
Akustika, 31 (March 2019), 153-163, (2019)
Techno-economic evaluation of installing EV and PV combined infrastructure on Academic Institution’s Parking Garages in Illinois, USA
Austin Busher, Kevin Ward, Tom Kelly, Jin H Jo, Matt Ryan Aldeman.
AIMS Energy, 7 (1), 31-45, (2019)
Optimum Penetration of Regional Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Systems
Jin Ho Jo, Matt Ryan Aldeman, David Loomis.
Renewable Energy/Elsevier, 118, 328-334, (2018)
Parametric Analysis for Cost-Optimal Renewable Energy Integration into Residential Buildings: Techno-Economic Model
Jin Ho Jo, Matt Ryan Aldeman, Han-Seung Lee, Yong Han Ahn.
Renewable Energy/Elsevier, 125, 907-914, (2018)
Quantification of Uncertainty Associated with Wind Assessments of Various Intervals
Matt Ryan Aldeman, Jin Ho Jo, David G Loomis.
Transactions of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering / Canadian Science Publishing, (2018)
A comparative analysis of renewable energy simulation tools: Performance simulation model vs. system optimization
Jin Ho Jo, Peter Tozzi.
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 80, 390-398, (2017)
Implementation of a Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic System at a Higher Education Institution in Illinois, USA
Jin Ho Jo, Kadi Ilves, Tyler Barth, Ellen Leszczynski.
AIMS Energy, 5 (1), (2017)
Economic Impact Potential of Solar Photovoltaics in Illinois
Dave Loomis, Jin Ho Jo, Matt Aldeman.
Renewable Energy/Elsevier, 87 (Part 1), 253-258, (2016)
Financing options and economic impact: distributed generation using solar photovoltaic systems in Normal, Illinois
Jin Ho Jo, Zachary Rose, Jamie Cross, Evan Daebel, Andrew Verderber, Dave Loomis.
AIMS Energy, 4 (3), 504-516, (2016)
Application of Airborne LiDAR Data and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to Develop a Distributed Generation System for the Town of Normal, IL
Jin Ho Jo, Zachary Rose, Jamie Cross, Evan Daebel, Andrew Verderber, Hohn C. Kostelnick.
AIMS Energy, 3 (2), 173-183, (2015)
The technical potential for wind energy in Illinois
Matt Ryan Aldeman, Jin Ho Jo, David G Loomis.
Energy, 90 (1), 1082-1090, (2015)
Feasibility and Consumer Benefits of Meeting the Renewable Portfolio Standard for Distributed Generation in Illinois
Jin Ho Jo, Jared Hayden, Sarah Noll.
International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development, (2014)
Feasibility of Concentrated Photovoltaic Systems in Various United States Geographic Locations
Jin Ho Jo, Mike Shawgo, Ryan Waszak.
Energy Technology & Policy, 1 (1), (2014)
Implementing sustainable business practices in a hotel and expanding green certification markets in the Midwestern United States
Emma Gilmore, Diana Fuller, Jin Ho Jo.
International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development, (2014)
Promoting Sustainable Infrastructure: A Feasibility Analysis of Utility-Scale PV Covered Parking Structure
Rob Martin, Jin Ho Jo.
International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development/Taylor and Francis, 4, (2014)
Optimum Penetration of Utility-Scale Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic System Deployment in Illinois
Jin Ho Jo, Dave Loomis, Matt Aldeman.
Renewable Energy/Elsevier, 60, 20-26, (2013)
Addressing Sustainability Issues in Complex Urban Systems Using a Sustainable Energy Plan
Jin Ho Jo, Robert L Martin.
International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development/Taylor & Francis, 3, 234-241, (2012)
A Hierarchical Methodology for a Mesoscale Assessment of Building Integrated Roof Solar Energy Systems
Jin Ho Jo, T. P. Otanicar.
Renewable Energy, 36, 2992-3000, (2011)
Renewable energy education: An example of implementation in high school
D. Park, Jin Ho Jo.
The Korea Society of Energy and Climate Change Education, 1 (1), 89-105, (2011)
Renewable energy education: An example of implementation in high school
Do-Yong Park, Jin Ho Jo.
(2011)
An Integrated Empirical and Modeling Methodology for Analyzing Solar Reflective Roof Technologies on Commercial Buildings
Jin Ho Jo, J D Carlson, J S Golden, H Bryan.
Energy Policy/Elsevier, 38, 7951-7959, (2010)
Other
Economic Impat Potential of Solar Photovoltaics in Illinois
Dave Loomis, Jin Ho Jo, Matt Aldeman.
Center for Renewable Energy, (2013)
Technical Potential for Solar Photovoltaics in Illinois
Jin Ho Jo, Dave Loomis, Matt Aldeman.
Center for Renewable Energy, (2013)
Presentations
Development of Air Quality Assessment Activities Using a Coding-Based Microcontroller for an After-School STEM Program
Jin Ho Jo, Matt Ryan Aldeman, Jeritt Joseph Williams, Allison Meyer.
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Portland, OR, June, 2024
Utilizing the Solar District Cup Competition as a Case Study for a Renewable Energy Capstone to Enhance Students' Learning Experience
Jin Ho Jo, Gabrielle Grace Hershey, Daniel Patrick Gibson.
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Portland, OR, June, 2024
An After-school STEM Program with a Novel Equitable and Inclusive Structure
Matt Ryan Aldeman, Jeritt Joseph Williams, Jin Ho Jo, Allison Meyer, Maria Zamudio.
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Baltimore, MD, June, 2023
Creating a Foundational STEM + Sustainability Curriculum for High Schools in Chicago (Resource Exchange)
Jeritt Joseph Williams, Gabrielle Hershey, Matt Ryan Aldeman, Jin Ho Jo.
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Baltimore, MD, June, 2023
Developing a Distributed Community Solar Network to Promote the Utilization of Residential Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Jin Ho Jo, Matt Ryan Aldeman.
IEEE Green Technologies Conference, Denver, CO, April 19, 2023
SUPERCHARGE: STEM-based University Pathway Encouraging Relationships with Chicago High schools in Automation, Robotics and Green Energy
Matthew Ryan Aldeman, Allison Meyer, Jin Jo, Jeritt Williams, Maria Zamudio.
NSF ITEST Annual PI Meeting, Online, November 1, 2022
Sustainability of Utility-Scale Solar PV Systems
Jin Ho Jo, Matthew Ryan Aldeman, Liangcheng Yang, Eric Godoy, Jamie Wieland.
Energy, Utility, and Environment Conference, Tucson, AZ, October 6, 2022
A Model Passive Solar Home Student Design Project
Matt Ryan Aldeman, Jin Ho Jo.
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) 2021 Annual Conference, Online, June, 2021
Mitigation of Solar Energy Variability with Geographical Aggregation
Matt Ryan Aldeman, Ho Jo, David G Loomis.
CLEANPOWER 2021, Online, June 7, 2021
Mitigation of Solar Photovoltaic Production Variability with Geographical Aggregation
Bennet Krull, Matt Ryan Aldeman, Jin Ho Jo.
American Society for Engineering Education 2020 Annual Conference, Online, June 22, 2020
Promoting Sustainable Energy Infrastructure on an Academic Institution
Jin Ho Jo, Matt Ryan Aldeman.
Energy, Utility, and Environment Conference, San Diego, CA, February 26, 2019
Wind Turbine Energy Production Errors Associated with Wind Resource Assessments of Various Lengths
Matt Ryan Aldeman, Jin Ho Jo, David Loomis.
American Wind Energy Association, Chicago, IL, May 9, 2018
PARAMETRIC ANALYSIS FOR COST-OPTIMAL RENEWABLE ENERGY INTEGRATION
Jin Ho Jo, Matt Ryan Aldeman.
Energy, Utility, and Environment Conference, San Diego, CA, March 5, 2018
Quantification of Uncertainty Associated with Wind Assessments of Various Intervals
Matt Ryan Aldeman, Jin Ho Jo, David G Loomis.
International Symposium on Wind and Tidal Power, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, May 28, 2017
Solar PV Financial Feasibility for Higher Education Institutions.
Jin Ho Jo.
Energy, Utility, and Environment Conference, San Diego, CA, February 3, 2017
Renewable Energy Technology Optimization for an Academic Institution
Jin Ho Jo.
International Conference on Sustainable Building Asia, Seoul, South Korea, December 12, 2016
Utility-Scale Deployment of Grid-Connected Renewable Energy Generation in Illinois
Jin Ho Jo, Matt Ryan Aldeman.
Energy, Utility, and Environment Conference, San Diego, CA, February 3, 2016
An Economic and Technical Feasibility Study of a Vegetative Green Roof or a Solar Photovoltaic System on McCormick Hall
S. Eidler, T. Guzinski, M. Johnson, P. Tozzi Jr., Jin Ho Jo.
ISU Undergraduate Research Symposium, Normal, Illinois, April 10, 2015
Biofuel Production Potential in Central Illinois
A. Romito, B. Zeeb, K. Wayne, Jin Ho Jo.
ISU Undergraduate Research Symposium, Normal, Illinois, April 10, 2015
Evaluating Potential Wind and Solar Resources at Sommer Park in Peoria, IL
A. Lempa, N. Skordilis, A. Spychaia, C. Rome, Jin Ho Jo.
ISU Undergraduate Research Symposium, Normal, Illinois, April 10, 2015
Examining Different Business Models for a Community Solar PV-Project in Normal, Illinois
L. Cygan, K. McCollam, Q. Williams, Jin Ho Jo.
ISU Undergraduate Research Symposium, Normal, Illinois, April 10, 2015
Feasibility Study of Illinois State University's Solar Potential
L. Bergman, C. Deligiannis, S. Flahaven, Jin Ho Jo.
ISU Undergraduate Research Symposium, Normal, Illinois, April 10, 2015
Implementation of Sustainability Practices for Mitsubishi Motors North America INC, Manufacturing Division
M. DeRycke, T. May, D. Miller, T. Webb, Jin Ho Jo.
ISU Undergraduate Research Symposium, Normal, Illinois, April 10, 2015
Proposal for Iimplementing Photovoltaic Systems as Part of a Renovation Plan for Illinois State University's Horticulture Center
E. Aleshire, A. Jann, O. McElhiney, P. Schaaf, Jin Ho Jo.
ISU Undergraduate Research Symposium, Normal, Illinois, April 10, 2015
Small Wind Turbine and Solar PV Comparison Study at Tawny Oaks Park
A. Borta, B. Chausse, K. Nelson, J. Parker, Jin Ho Jo.
ISU Undergraduate Research Symposium, Normal, Illinois, April 10, 2015