Bin Hu

Bin Hu is a Professor of Operations Management at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, University of Texas at Dallas. He holds a PhD in Business Administration from the University of Michigan and a BS in Mathematics from Peking University, with academic appointments spanning the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and UT Dallas.

• Education: PhD (University of Michigan, 2011), BS (Peking University, 2005)

His research focuses on procurement and supply chain management, innovative operations, and sustainability. Current work includes analyzing scope 3 emission disclosures, battery-as-a-service models, and food waste reduction through ugly produce retailing. He explores freemium service monetization and user conduct regulation in digital platforms.

Notable awards include the 2018 Outstanding Senior Editor for Production and Operations Management, 2012 ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award, and 2011 Charles H. Gessner Fellowship. His scholarship addresses supply chain disruptions, vertical integration, and technology sharing strategies.

• Professional Affiliations: INFORMS, MSOM, POM Societies

He has advised numerous PhD students and served on editorial boards for leading journals like Management Science and Production and Operations Management. His work bridges operational efficiency with environmental responsibility, emphasizing contractual design and behavioral dynamics in supply chains.