Congratulations to Dr. Kwang-il “Jason” Yoo!

Congratulations to Dr. Kwang-il “Jason” Yoo, who successfully defended his dissertation in Geography at Kent State University.

Jason’s dissertation applies GeoAI, spatial analysis, and machine-learning approaches to examine how geographic context, institutional structures, and environmental governance shape water-quality outcomes in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. His work advances important questions at the intersection of GIScience, social-ecological systems, land-use governance, and watershed restoration.

Jason has been an outstanding member of the HESI Lab, bringing technical skill, intellectual curiosity, and a deep commitment to rigorous, policy-relevant research. His dissertation represents a major accomplishment and a meaningful contribution to research on complex human-environment systems.

Congrats, Jason!