Our community of faculty scholars engage in interdisciplinary research that focuses on real world problems and lays the groundwork for the innovations of tomorrow that can improve the lives and the livelihood of people around the world. Their research generates the knowledge and understanding needed for a better society, and it strengthens our teaching mission by enriching our students' learning experience in and out of the classroom. We encourage you to further explore our featured undergraduate research work.
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Kim, Jae
Journal Articles
- With Trevena, W., "Measuring the rebound effect: A case study of residential photovoltaic systems in San Diego," Utilities Policy, vol. vol. 69, 2021.
- "Insights into Residential EV Charging Behavior Using Energy Meter Data," Energy Policy, vol. vol. 129, pp. 610-618, 2019.
- With Anders, S., Silva-Send, N., Gordon, C., and Gu, Y., "Splitting the Electric Emissions Baby: Allocating Greenhouse Gas Reductions between Efficiency and Renewable Energy Policies," Electricity Journal, vol. 28, 8, pp. 29-42, 2015.
- With Rahimi, M., "Future energy loads for a large-scale adoption of electric vehicles in the City of Los Angeles: Impacts on greenhouse gas emissions," Energy Policy, vol. 73, pp. 620-630, 2014.
- With Rahimi, M. and Newell, J., "Life-Cycle Emissions from Port Electrification: A Case Study of Cargo Handling Tractors at the Port of Los Angeles," International Journal of Sustainable Transportation, vol. 6, 6, pp. 321-337, 2012.
Conference Papers and Other Media
- With Rahimi, M., "Potential energy load requirements of an electrified transportation sector in Los Angeles: Impacts on greenhouse gas emissions." Proc. International Symposium of Sustainable Systems and Technologies, 2013.
Media Appearances and Conferences
- "Banning New Gas-Powered Vehicles," NBC 7 News, San Diego, CA, 2022.
- "CA to End Sales of Gas-powered Cars by 2035" ABC 10 News, San Diego, CA, 2022.
- "Gas Powered Car Sales Ban," Fox 5 San Diego, San Diego, CA, 2022.
- "Interest grows in electric vehicles, whether the US is ready for them remains a question," ABC 10 KGTV San Diego News, San Diego, CA, 2022.
- "Push for More Electric Cars," ABC Channel 10 KGTV San Diego News, San Diego, CA, 2022.
- "As electric vehicle popularity rises, companies are developing faster, more efficient models," ABC 10 KGTV San Diego News, San Diego, CA, 2021.
- "Insights into Residential EV Charging Behavior Using Energy Meter Data," Industrial and Systems Engineering (IISE) Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, 2019.
- "Reaching 50% Renewables by 2030: Implications for Grid Operations," Guest Lecture, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 2017.
- "The Energy Challenge: Here and Beyond," Bridges Academy, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA, 2017.
- "Environmental Effects from a Large-Scale Adoption of Electric Vehicle Technology in the City of Los Angeles," Guest Lecture, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 2015.
- "Carbon Emissions Implications of PEV Charging with Localized Solar Power and Storage," Energy Policy Research Conference, San Francisco, CA, 2014.
- "Potential effects of climate change on the plug-in electric vehicle energy load and greenhouse gas emissions in Los Angeles," Carbon Management Technology Conference, Alexandria, VA, 2013.
- "Potential energy load requirements of an electrified transportation sector in Los Angeles: Impacts on greenhouse gas emissions," Western Energy Policy Research Conference, Portland, OR, 2013.
- "Potential for Improving Ports Air Quality Performance with Electric Yard Tractors," 4th METRANS International Urban Freight Conference, Long Beach, CA, 2011.
- "Does Port Electrification Help Achieve the Port of Los Angeles Mandated Emissions Targets?" 52nd Annual Transportation Research Forum, Long Beach, CA, 2011.