Jessie Poon is a professor in the Department of Geography. Her research interests are on international trade and technological innovation. Funded by National Science Foundation grants, she has published over 100 papers on the topics. Her book Misinformation in the Digital Age was published in Spring 2022.

She is editor of Environment and Planning A, currently serves on numerous editorial boards, and is the first female chair of Regional Studies Association. She is a recipient of SUNY’s Chancellor Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Outstanding Contribution to International Education Award.