JaeMin Cha
Email: jcha@broad.msu.edu
Associate Professor
Department: The School of Hospitality Business
Phone: (517) 353-9211
Areas of Expertise
- Biography JaeMin Cha, PhD. is an associate professor of foodservice management in The School of Hospitality Business, Michigan State University. Her research currently focuses on service climate in foodservice operations, sustainability, food safety, and emotional intelligence. Her research has been published in both of academic and industry journals, including Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research, International Journal of Hospitality Management, and Cornell Quarterly. Her collaborative handwashing study has been covered widely in the numerous media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA today, CNN, U.S. News & World Rerport, Fox News, CNBC, NBC News, Huffington Post, Women's Health, Popular Science, CBS News, Live Kelly & Michael's Show, and other news. She has taught â??food safety courseâ?� to more than 2500 undergraduate students for last six years in The School.
- Media Mentions
- ARTICLECoStar Group's SHARE Center Crowns Winners of Five Student Market Study Competitions
December 14, 2022
Outlet: Hotel News Resource
JaeMin Cha, associate professor of hospitality business, and Seung Hyun Kim, associate professor of hospitality business, were mentioned in a Hotel News Resource article on the Smith Travel Research Global Student Market Study Competition in 2022, where MSU’s team won the undergraduate division for the third year. - ARTICLEThis Is What People Want in a Post-Pandemic Restaurant Experience
August 10, 2021
Outlet: Verified News Explorer - ARTICLEThis Is What People Want in a Post-Pandemic Restaurant Experience
April 28, 2021
Outlet: Entrepreneur
The article was also published in 4 other outlets.
Related News:
The winning team from MSU was applauded for their project focused on the importance of developing cultural intelligence.
A team of MSU students competed against 28 global teams in a market study competition hosted by Smith Travel Research.
As COVID-19 cases decline and vaccinations expand, restaurants should keep safety top of mind.
A team of undergraduate students bring home first place at the STR Student Market Study Competition in NYC.
Two professers were acknowledged at an event honoring those promoted to the rank of associate professor with tenure
