Professor Lee’s professional works and research focus on the integration of technology into business event and conventio management including venues.
Education & Designation
B.S. degree in Computer Science Engineering, Master of Tourism Administration (George Washington University) and PhD (Virginia Tech) degrees in Hospitality Management (concentrations in meetings and technology).
He also has Digital Events Strategist (DES) designation from the Professional Convention Management Association.
Work Experiences
He worked as a computer programmer and assistant manager of technology professional development and IT strategy planning team for SAMSUNG in South Korea. He worked as a convention/meeting planner for the Association of Science and Technology Centers and director of special events for Korean-American Centennial National Gala in Washington, D.C. He also worked as a meeting technology research specialist for Continuing and Professional Education at Virginia Tech.
He has published his research in the areas of impacts of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on the meeting/event industry and meeting/convention/event venues in various peer reviewed academic journals.
He is the main author of two books: The 21st Century Meeting and Event Technologies and Special Events. He also presented his research at various national and international conferences.
His other research area is the impacts of economic circumstances on the event industry. He conducted the impact study with an exclusive partnership with International Festival and Event Association (IFEA) and Dr. Joe Goldblatt at Queens Margaret University in Scotland. He was an invited speaker at the IFEAs 55th annual convention in St. Louis, MO. He also conducted research for the Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) and ISES. He served and is serving as a committee member or board member for industry associations, including MPI, ISES, Hospitality Technology Strategic Initiative Council, and Virginia Restaurant, Lodging and Travel Association.
Dr. Lee is the editor of The Wiley Event Management Series and an editorial board member of the Journal of Convention and Event Tourism and Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Cases by ICHRIE..
AWARDS
Dr. Lee is the recipient of 2-time (2013 & 2014) GMU Teaching Excellence “Teacher of Distinction” for his dedication and highly effective teaching and was also nominated for 2012 Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Educator of the Year award.
