Fan Zou

Fan Zou is an Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management at The Pennsylvania State University's Smeal College of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Operations Management from the University of South Carolina (2022) and an M.S. in Environmental Economics from the University of Connecticut (2016). His research focuses on supply chain innovation, technology migration, mobile network operations, and the interplay between government policies and technological advancements. He is affiliated with the Supply Chain & Information Systems department and works in the 474 Business Building office.

His recent work explores strategic delegation in mobile network value chains, the impact of mobile payment ecosystems on operator performance, and the effects of product recalls on supply base innovation. Articles from 2020 to 2024 consistently highlight themes of supply chain resilience, technology adoption, and financial performance analysis.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided information. Advising records are not mentioned, though his teaching and research roles suggest involvement in academic mentorship. No lab or team affiliations are specified in the text.