Cuihong Li

Cuihong Li serves as Professor and Department Head of Operations and Information Management at the University of Connecticut School of Business, holding the distinguished Robert Cizik Chair in Manufacturing & Technology Management. She previously co-directed the interdisciplinary Management and Engineering for Manufacturing (MEM) Program, a collaboration between the School of Business and School of Engineering.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Management of Manufacturing and Automation from Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business (joint program with Robotics Institute)
• M.S. in Automation and Systems Engineering from Tsinghua University, China
• B.S. in Automation and Systems Engineering from Tsinghua University, China

Professor Li's research centers on operations and supply chain management, with particular emphasis on strategic interactions across supply chains that intersect economics, marketing, and information technology. Current investigations focus on procurement strategies, supplier and consumer behavior dynamics, and Industry 4.0 operational transformations. Her work addresses critical challenges in modern supply chain design through rigorous analytical modeling.

Analysis of her publication record (2009-2022) reveals consistent contributions to supplier competition frameworks, cost reduction mechanisms under information asymmetry, quality management systems, and service operations innovation. Key methodological approaches include game theory, contract design, and empirical analysis of strategic sourcing decisions.

Professional honors include:

• Robert Cizik Chair in Manufacturing & Technology Management

Academic service encompasses editorial roles as Associate Editor for Manufacturing and Service Operations Management, Production and Operations Management, and Decision Support Systems. She teaches core operations management and business decision modeling across undergraduate, MBA, and master's programs, demonstrating commitment to integrated business education.

Her leadership in the MEM Program established a unique platform for cross-disciplinary collaboration between business and engineering disciplines, preparing students for manufacturing leadership roles through combined technical and managerial training.