Brandon Lee, PhD
Associate Professor of Operations & Business Analytics
University of Dayton School of Business
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Associate Professor of Operations & Business Analytics
University of Dayton School of Business
University of Dayton | LinkedIn | Google Scholar | ResearchGate
Welcome to my page!
The following describe who I am:
Korean-born US Citizen (Korean American), Husband, Father, Dog Dad, Golfer (hobby), Archer (hobby), Handyman/DIYer, Clemson Tiger, Fan of Both Football Worlds (UEFA as well as NFL & CFB), Operations & Business Analytics Professor, Healthcare Operations Researcher, Former Six Sigma & Lean Practitioner, among others.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Business Administration (Major: Supply Chain and Operations Management) - 2018
Clemson University, Wilbur O. & Ann Powers College of Business, Clemson, SC
Dissertation Title: Empirical Investigations on Operational Perspectives of Stroke Patient Care
Dissertation Advisors: Lawrence Fredendall, Aleda Roth
M.S. in Engineering (Major: Manufacturing Systems) - 2001
Southern Illinois University, College of Engineering, Carbondale, IL
Thesis Title: A Study on the Characterization of Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Measurement Errors
B.S. in Engineering (Major: Industrial Management and Applied Engineering) - 1999
Southern Illinois University, College of Engineering, Carbondale, IL
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
[24+ years of combined industry and academic experience]
University of Dayton
Associate Professor of Operations & Business Analytics (with Tenure) | Aug. 2025 - Present
Assistant Professor of Operations & Business Analytics | Aug. 2018 - Aug. 2025
Clemson University
Doctoral Research Assistant and Instructor in Operations Management | Aug. 2013 - Aug. 2018
Aisin (a Toyota group company)
Quality Assurance Manager | Jan. 2011 - Jul. 2013
Quality Assurance Engineer & Six Sigma MBB | Oct. 2007 - Dec. 2010
Siemens
Sr. TQM Engineer & Six Sigma MBB | Jan. 2005 - Aug. 2007
TQM Engineer & Six Sigma Coordinator | Apr. 2002 - Dec. 2004
KMAC
Associate Six Sigma Consultant | Nov. 2001 - Apr. 2002
AFFILIATIONS
Journal of Operations Management (UTD/FT50 List): Editorial Review Board (ERB) Member (JOM Hub)
Production and Operations Management Society (POMS): Member, College of Healthcare OM (CHOM) Member, Session Organizer & Chair
Decision Sciences Institute (DSI): Member, Track Chair, Panel Coordinator, Session Organizer & Chair
American Society for Quality (ASQ): Senior Member, Certifications in CQE, CQA, CSSBB, and CQT