Yeawon Yoo
Dr. Yeawon Yoo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Systems and Operations Management at California State University, Northridge. Her research lies at the intersection of operations research and data-driven decision making, with a focus on ranking and aggregation methods. Her work has been published in journals such as Scientific Reports, Decision Analysis, and the European Journal of Operational Research. Her teaching focuses on business analytics, statistics, and quantitative methods, with an emphasis on active learning, inclusive classroom practices, and student engagement. She also explores innovative approaches to analytics pedagogy, including the use of gamification and generative AI to enhance teaching and learning.
Education
- Ph.D. 2021, Arizona State University
- B.S. 2016, SPohang University of Science and Technology
Areas of Expertise/Research
- Operations Research
- Ranking and Aggregation
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Analytics Pedagogy
Selected Publications
- Yoo, Y., Escobedo, A. R., Kemmer, R., & Chiou, E. (2024). Elicitation and aggregation of multimodal estimates improve the wisdom of crowd effects on ordering tasks. Scientific reports, 14(1), 2640.
- Yoo, Y., & Escobedo, A. R. (2021). A new binary programming formulation and social choice property forKemeny rank aggregation. Decision Analysis, 18(4), 296-320.
- Yoo, Y., Escobedo, A. R., & Skolfield, J. K. (2020). A new correlation coefficient for comparing and aggregating non-strict and incomplete rankings. European Journal of Operational Research, 285(3), 1025-1041.
Honors and Awards
- 2026 - 2027 Faculty Research Project Development Initiative (FRPDI), CSUN
- Aug 2024 - May 2025 Research Scholarship and Creative Activities (RSCA) Grant, CSUCI
- 2021 Teaching Effectiveness Colloquium Nominee, INFORMS Annual Meeting
- 2020 Bayer Women in Operations Research Scholarship