Since 1990, KOTAA has been working to promote exchange and collaboration between Korean transportation researchers and practitioners active in the United States.
President’s message
Dear KOTAA members,
It is with great honor and deep gratitude that I step into the role of President of the Korean Transportation Association of America (KOTAA). Since its establishment in 1990, KOTAA has evolved into a distinguished professional and academic organization in the field of transportation. This sustained growth and advancement are a direct result of the support, commitment, and contributions of our esteemed members.
First, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all of the previous leadership and executive members for their outstanding service and dedication. Their efforts have positioned our organization for continued success, and I am committed to building upon the strong foundation they have established.
At KOTAA, our shared commitment is to advancing professional excellence and supporting the development of the future workforce. I will focus on promoting professional growth through new initiatives, including workshops, mentorship programs, and enhanced partnerships between academia and practice. I firmly believe that our greatest strength lies in our collective knowledge and collaboration. I encourage each of you to remain actively engaged, share your ideas, and contribute to shaping the future of our organization.
Thank you.
Kate Hyun, KOTAA 17th President
kate.hyun@uta.edu
We are Recruiting!
KOTAA recruiting two positions:
1. Auditor (postdoctoral researchers and professionals)
The Auditor will serve on the Executive Committee, helping review KOTAA’s financial and organizational records and support transparency and accountability within the organization. Applicants should be currently residing in the United States.
Required: a CV (1-2 pages) and a 1-page cover letter.
2. Student Events Coordinator (student members)
The Events Coordinator will support KOTAA events, mainly the Annual Meeting and the KOTAA Workshop. Applicants should be students currently residing in the United States who can:
• Attend monthly planning meetings from September until the Annual Meeting in early January
• Help on-site at the Annual Meeting (the first day of TRB, Sunday), from lunchtime on
• Ideally, commit to at least two years
KOTAA will cover one night of lodging if you arrive the day before the Annual Meeting.
Required: a CV (1-2 pages).
Both applications are due by October 9, 2026. The final selections will be made at the October Executive Committee meeting.
Questions — Auditor: heejeong@arizona.edu | Events Coordinator: jooneuih@uci.edu
Annual Meeting
KOTAA holds an annual meeting at TRB conference on each January.
For students, KOTAA provide travel grant to encourage students to attend the TRB Annual Meeting.
Membership
The membership is open to all transportation industry professionals, university professors and graduate students teaching or studying transportation engineering and other transportation-related subjects.
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Our Networks
KOTAA is an Associated Professional Society (APS) of KSEA (Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association), working in collaboration with KSEA and various international research organizations.
