Yong Wang

Yong Wang is an Associate Professor and Associate School Director at the School of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering, Binghamton University. He holds dual PhDs from the University of Illinois and Huazhong University of Science and Technology.

His research focuses on autonomous systems, energy systems, manufacturing systems, healthcare systems, operations research, and data science. Notable areas include smart energy infrastructure optimization, autonomous vehicle navigation, and healthcare analytics through machine learning and deep learning techniques.

Recent work demonstrates a strong emphasis on real-time control systems, sustainable energy integration, and data-driven decision making. His publications span topics such as battery lifecycle modeling, pandemic prediction systems, and optimization of manufacturing logistics.

• Labs: Director of the Smart Energy Operations Research Laboratory (SEORL)
• Education: PhD in Engineering (University of Illinois), PhD in Systems Engineering (Huazhong University of Science and Technology)

Research outputs highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining robotics, energy systems, and healthcare, with applications in smart grids, autonomous driving, and medical imaging.