Nie Xiaofeng

Nie Xiaofeng is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University, part of the College of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution. His research focuses on humanitarian logistics, homeland security, supply chain risk management, and applied operations research. He holds a Ph.D. in Operations Research from the University at Buffalo (2008), an M.Phil. in Systems Engineering from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2002), and a B.E. in Civil Engineering from Harbin Institute of Technology (2000).

His research interests emphasize optimizing emergency response systems, disaster logistics, and infrastructure protection. Notable contributions include stochastic programming models for casualty response during health crises, port security detector placement, and supply chain strategies under volatility. He has published extensively in journals like Transportation Science and Annals of Operations Research, addressing topics ranging from railcar optimization to airport security systems.

His work bridges theoretical operations research with real-world applications in crisis management, infrastructure resilience, and homeland security. Recent publications explore multi-trip route planning for time-sensitive disasters, ambulance bus routing strategies, and budget allocation for airport network protection.