Byung Jun Joo
About Byung Jun Joo
Byung Jun Joo is a Senior Manager of Data Science at AirAsia, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from KAIST and has extensive experience in research and development within the airline and digital business sectors.
Work at AirAsia
Byung Jun Joo has been serving as the Senior Manager of Data Science at AirAsia since 2019. He operates from the AirAsia Technology Centre located in Central Singapore. In this role, he focuses on operations research within the airline industry, leveraging data science to enhance decision-making processes and optimize operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Byung Jun Joo holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Industrial Engineering from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), which he completed from 2002 to 2007. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Industrial Engineering from Hongik University, studying there from 2000 to 2001. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in the same field from Hongik University, completing his studies from 1996 to 1999. His educational background supports his expertise in decision support and optimization systems.
Background
Before joining AirAsia, Byung Jun Joo accumulated extensive experience in research and development. He worked as a Senior Research Engineer at LG Electronics from 2007 to 2011, focusing on production research. He then served as a Scientist at the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology from 2014 to 2019. Prior to that, he was a Scientist at EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) in Switzerland from 2012 to 2014.
Research and Development Projects
Throughout his career, Byung Jun Joo has been involved in various research and development projects that emphasize planning and scheduling systems. His work primarily targets the enhancement of decision-making frameworks and optimization systems, particularly within the airline and digital business sectors.