Sumin Kang

Hello, I am a postdoctoral researcher at University of Groningen, supervised by Prof. Ward Romeijnders.

My research focuses on stochastic discrete optimization, with applications in network optimization, network vulnerability analysis, and attacker-defender games (e.g., interdiction models). I am particularly interested in developing efficient algorithms for challenging problems in stochastic mixed-integer programming, distributionally robust optimization, and attacker-defender models.

Research Interests

Methodologies

• Stochastic programming
• Mixed-integer programming
• Distributionally robust optimization (and distributionally risk-receptive optimization)
• AI-driven optimization

Applications

• Network optimization
• Network interdiction / Security
• Transportation and logistics
• Power system optimization

Education

• Ph.D. in Operations Research (GPA: 3.97/4.0), Jan 2021–August 2025
  Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
  • Advisor: Prof. Manish Bansal
  • Dissertation: Algorithms for Distributionally Risk-Receptive and Robust Stochastic Integer Programs and Interdiction Problems
• M.S. in Logistics (GPA: 4.33/4.5), 2015–2017
  Department of Air Transport, Transportation, and Logistics, Korea Aerospace University, South Korea
• B.S. in Logistics (GPA: 4.47/4.5), 2012–2015
  School of Air Transport, Transportation, and Logistics, Korea Aerospace University, South Korea