Yuan Zhou

Yuan Zhou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from University at Buffalo (2016), an MBA in Finance from La Sierra University (2008), and a B.S. in Mechanical and Electronic Engineering from Beijing Institute of Technology (2004).

• Education
  • Ph.D., Industrial Engineering, University at Buffalo (2016)
  • MBA, Finance, La Sierra University (2008)
  • BS, Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology (2004)

Her research bridges systems engineering, public health, and law enforcement, with specific focus areas including healthcare operations, epidemiological modeling, agent-based simulation, and predictive policing. She has led federally funded projects (AHRQ, NSF) and applied her expertise to urban sustainability, emergency department efficiency, and infectious disease mitigation on campuses.

Recent publications highlight her interdisciplinary approach, combining machine learning and simulation for healthcare analytics, environmental sustainability, and policing strategies. Grants from the Department of Agriculture and NSF underscore her commitment to ecological and community resilience post-COVID.