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Andrew Yu is a Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and serves as the Director of the Engineering Management Program. He is affiliated with the Tickle College of Engineering and actively contributes to research, teaching, and professional leadership in industrial and systems engineering.
Education:
- PhD, Industrial Engineering, Louisiana State University
- MS, Systems Science, Louisiana State University
- MS, Engineering Science, Louisiana State University
- MS, Operations Research, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- BS, Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
His research focuses on production and maintenance planning and scheduling, facility and asset maintenance prioritization, supply chain and logistics optimization, and data management in enterprise systems. A key emphasis of his work is supply chain risk mitigation, particularly for electronics components, and integrating systems engineering principles into industrial applications. His research is closely tied to industry collaboration, ensuring practical relevance and implementation.
While no recent publications are listed in the provided text, his research areas suggest strong engagement with operations research, industrial systems, and data-driven decision-making in complex supply networks.
Professional Service and Leadership:
- Area Editor, Computers & Industrial Engineering (2018–present)
- Special Issue Managing Editor, Computers & Industrial Engineering (2018–2019)
- President, IISE Data Analytics and Information Systems (DAIS) Division (2019–2020)
- President-elect, IISE DAIS Division (2018–2019)
- Board of Directors, IISE Computing & Information Systems (CIS) Division (2015–2017)
- UT Faculty Senate (2018–2020)
- UTSI Faculty Assembly President (2018–2019)
- Committee Chair, 7th Annual IISE-DAIS Mobile/Web App Competition
- Committee Chair, 5th Annual IISE-CIS Mobile App Competition
Andrew Yu has advised and implemented supply chain solutions for major companies including IBM, Northrop Grumman, Honeywell, Cardinal Health, and Airbus during his industry tenure. He has not received any explicitly mentioned grants in the text, but his collaborative work with industry suggests applied research funding. He teaches courses such as Supply Chain and Logistics, Systems Engineering, Financial Management for Engineering Managers, and Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis.
He is actively involved in lab and center activities within the department, particularly those related to the QAO (presumably Quality, Analytics, and Optimization) Research Experience for Undergraduates, though specific lab leadership is not detailed.
