Education
- Ph.D., Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences , Texas A&M University
- M.S., Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences, Texas A&M University
- B.S., Tourism and Recreation, Kyonggi University
Biography
Dr. KangJae “Jerry” Lee (이강재: 李康在) is a social and environmental justice researcher who uses his research and teaching activities to promote positive social changes.
His research has focused on (1) social and environmental justice issues in parks, outdoor recreation, tourism, & sport and (2) the relationship between leisure participation and subjective wellbeing.
Prior to joining the University of Utah in 2023, Lee was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management at North Carolina State University (2017-2023) and Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Parks, Recreation, & Tourism at the University of Missouri (2013-2017).
Honors & Awards
- 2021 Opal Mann Green Engagement and Scholarship Award, North Carolina State University
- 2020 Best Research Paper Award, The Academy of Leisure Sciences.
- 2017 Outstanding Presentation Award, 40th Fall Conference, The Korean Society of Leisure, Recreation, & Park.
- 2017 Golden Apple Award in Excellent Teaching and Mentorship, College of Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources, University of Missouri
- 2013 U.S. Senator Phil Gramm Doctoral Fellowship, Texas A&M University
- 2012 Diversity Scholarship, National Recreation and Park Association
- 2012 Korean American Scholarship, Korean American Scholarship Foundation South Chapter