American Journal of Geographic Information System

American Journal of Geographic Information System published articles about the recent research achievements of geographic information system. The goal of this journal is to track the development tendency of this specified system and make some contributions in the development of this fresh subject. As a comprehensive professional geographical science, geographic information system collects and analyzes various kinds of geographical data.

Hyo Choi

Editorial Board Member of American Journal of Geographic Information System

Professor, Dept. of Atmospheric Environmental Sciences, Gangneung-Wonju National University, South Korea

Research Areas

Atmospheric Environmental Sciences, Marine Sciences (Physical Oceanography)

Education

1999-2004Ph.DCollege of Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, The People’s Republic of China
1980-1984Ph.DDept. of Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, USA
1976-1978MSDept. of Meteorology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
1968-1976BSDept. of Meteorology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea

Experience

2009-2012Gangneung-Wonju National University (Korea): The Graduate School, Dean
1994-presentGangneung-Wonju National University (Korea): Full Professor (Associate Professor (1988-1994))
2003-2005East Sea Fisheries Research Institute, National Fishery Research & Development Institute (NFRDI), Ministry of Maritime Affairs & Fisheries (Korea): Fishery Researcher
1997-1999East Sea Fisheries Research Institute, National Fishery Research & Development Agency(NFRDA), Ministry of Maritime Affairs & Fisheries (Korea): Fishery Researcher
1984-1988Korea Ocean Research & Development Institute (KORDI), Korea Advanced Institute of Science &Technology (KAIST), Ministry of Science & Technology (Korea): Overseas Invited Senior Researcher
1981-1983Dept. of Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (USA): Research Assistant

Academic Achievement

Meritorious Prize : Gangneung-Wonju National University, Korea, 2012
2009 Outstanding Presentation of Paper: Korean Society of Environmental Engineers, Korea, 2009
Meritorious Prize : Kangnung National University, Korea, 2008
2006 Academic Award : Kangnung National University, Korea, 2007
2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century: International Biographical Centre, England, 2005
Meritorious Prize : Korean Environmental Sciences Society, Korea, 2004
Meritorious Prize : Administrator of Korean Meteorological Administration, Korean Government, 1999
9th Scientific & Technological Prize on Excellent Paper: Korean Federation of Science & Technology Societies, Korea, 1999
National Order-Magnolia : Korean Government, Korea, 1986
Meritorious Prize-Chungmu Gold Prize : Sea Explorers of Korea, Korea, 1986

Publications: Journals

[1]  Hyo Choi, 2012: Extreme decrease of air temperature modified by a Typhoon Passage in the Korean Eastern Coast, Disaster Advances, 5(1), 45-51.
[2]  Hyo Choi and Mi Sook Lee, 2012: Atmospheric Boundary Layer Influenced upon Hourly PM10, PM2.5, PM1 Concentrations and Their Correlations at Gangneung City before and after Yellow Dust Transportation from Gobi Desert. Journal of Climate Research, 7(1), 30-54.
[3]  Hyo Choi, 2011: Characteristics of hourly variation of gaseous pollutant concentration at Gangneung, Korea for Yellow Sand Event period in winter-Case study of February 14~16, 2005. Journal of Climate Research, 6(1), 59-76.
[4]  Hyo Choi, Mi Sook Lee and Soo Min Choi, 2010: Wind storm generated by meso-scale cyclogenesis in the Korean eastern mountainous coast. Disaster Advances, 3(4), 324-333.
[5]  Hyo Choi and Soo Min Choi, 2010: Extremely heavy precipitation by Typhoon Rusa and orography in the Korean eastern coast. Disaster Advances, 3(4), 316-323.
[6]  Hyo Choi, Doo Sun Choi and Soo Min Choi, 2010: Meteorological condition and atmospheric boundary layer influenced upon temporal concentrations of PM1, PM2.5 at a coastal city, Korea for Yellow Sand Event from Gobi Desert. Disaster Advances, 3(4), 309-315.
[7]  Hyo Choi and Soo Min Choi, 2010: Generation of windstorm in the eastern mountainous coast of Korea. Disaster Advances, 3(2), 24-34.
[8]  Hyo Choi, 2010: Extreme Cold sea outbreak near Cheju Island under strong wind and atmospheric pressure change by typhoon Rusa. Disaster Advances, 3(1), 31-42.
[9]  Hyo Choi, 2010: Impact of fine particulate matters transported from Gobi Desert to particulate concentrations (PM10, PM2.5, PM1) for Yellow Sand Event period in Fall-Case study of October 27, 2003. Journal of Climate Research, 5(3), 219~233.
[10]  Hyo Choi, 2009: Heavy snowfall by orography and wind shift in cold front crossing Korean eastern coast. Disaster Advances, 2(4), 35~48.
[11]  Hyo Choi, 2008: Comparison of PM1, PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations in a mountainous coastal city, Gangneung before and after the Yellow Dust event in spring. Journal of the Environmental Sciences, 17(6), 633~645.
[12]  H. Choi, Y.H. Zhang and K. H. Kim, 2008: Sudden high concentration of TSP affected by atmospheric boundary layer in Seoul metropolitan area during duststorm period. Environmental International, 34(5), 635-647.
[13]  Hyo Choi and Doo Sun Choi, 2008: Concentration of PM10, PM2.5 and PM1 influenced by atmospheric circulation and atmospheric boundary layer in the Korean mountainous coast during duststorm. Atmospheric Research, 89, 330-337.
[14]  H. Choi and Y.H. Zhang, 2008: Prediction of duststorm evolution by vorticity theory. Atmospheric Research, 89, 338-350.
[15]  Hyo Choi and Milton S. Speer, 2007: Influences of secondary chemical gas processes on PM1, PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations over the Korean coast. Advances in Geosciences, 9, 209~244. 0 Hyo Choi, 2006: An investigation of winter rainfall and snowfall in the mountain and coast. Advances in Geosciences, 5, 113~123.
[16]  Hyo Choi,and Doo Sun Choi, 2006: Impact of regional circulation and heat budget to tropical night. Advances in Geosciences, 5, 125~134.
[17]  H. Choi and M. S. Speer, 2006: Effects of atmospheric circulation and boundary layer structure on the dispersion of suspended particulates in the Seoul metropolitan area. Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics, 92(3), 239~254.
[18]  Hyo Choi and Milton S. Speer, 2006: The influence of synoptic-mesoscale winds and sea surface temperature distribution on fog formation near the Korea western peninsula. Meteorological Applications, 13(4), 347-360.
[19]  Hyo Choi, 2006: Development of prediction technique for local weather-Gangwon region heavy snowfall prediction skill development. Rep. 2002M-001-02, (Korean Meteorological Administration), 129~190.
[20]  Hyo Choi and Yuan Hang Zhang, 2005: Monthly variation of sea-air temperature difference in the Korean coast. Journal of Oceanography, 61(2), 359~367.
[21]  Hyo Choi, 2005: Characteristics of atmospheric circulation in the Sokcho coast. Journal of Environmental Sciences , 14(1), 41~51).
[22]  Hyo Choi and Milton S. Speer, 2005: Orographic effect on wind driven currents adjacent to the east coast of Korea. Monthly Weather Review (accepted)
[23]  Hyo Choi, 2005: Development of prediction technique for local weather-Gangwon region heavy snowfall prediction skill development. Rep. no. 2002M, (Korean Meteorological Administration), 236~533.
[24]  Hyo Choi, 2004: Recycling of suspended particulates by atmospheric boundary depth and coastal circulation. Journal of the Environmental Sciences, 13, 721~731.
[25]  Hyo Choi, 2004: Tropical night (nocturnal thermal high) in the mountainous coastal city. Journal of the Environmental Sciences, 13, 965~985.
[26]  H. Choi, 2004: Persistent high concentration of ozone during windstorm conditions in southern Korea. Meteorology & Atmospheric Physics, 87, 93~107.
[27]  H. Choi, Y. H. Zhang and S. Takahashi, 2004: Recycling of suspended particulates by the interaction of sea-land breeze circulation and complex coastal terrain. Meteorology & Atmospheric Physics, 87, 109~120.
[28]  Hyo Choi, 2004: Development of prediction technique for local weather-Gangwon region heavy snowfall prediction skill development. Rep., 2002M-001-01, (Korean Meteorological Administration), 431~500.