LinDa Li

Dr. LinDa Li is an Assistant Professor in Operations Management within the Marketing Department at Missouri State University. He joined MSU in 2016 after completing his PhD and MS in Operations Management at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. His research focuses on stochastic models, inventory management, and mathematical programming, with notable work on inventory policies, Bayesian networks in quality control, and equity-efficiency trade-offs in resource allocation.

• Education: PhD (2016), MS (2014) in Operations Management from the University of Alabama.

His research interests span inventory theory applications, dynamic efficiency, stochastic convexity/concavity, and emerging technologies like autonomous vehicles. Recent studies address challenges in rental fleet management, returnable transport items, and institutional pluralism in organizational responses.

Selected publications highlight contributions to inventory optimization, statistical process control, and policy analysis. His work bridges theoretical rigor with practical applications in supply chain logistics, utility industries, and public policy.