George Z. Tan

George Z. Tan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Houston, with a joint appointment in the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine. He previously held positions at Texas Tech University, including Associate Professor (2023–2024) and Assistant Professor (2016–2023). His research focuses on integrating industrial engineering principles with healthcare and biomedical systems.

Education:

• Ph.D., North Carolina State University
• B.S., Communication University of China

Dr. Tan is affiliated with professional organizations such as the Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers (IISE), Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), and Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES). His work bridges engineering and medicine, emphasizing systems optimization and data-driven solutions in healthcare. For detailed publications, visit his Google Scholar profile. His research lab explores topics including healthcare operations and advanced manufacturing.