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Can Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Operations Management area at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. His research focuses on socially responsible and sustainable operations, particularly in emerging economies and underserved populations.
- Sustainable Operations: Healthcare supply chains
- Not-for-Profit Operations: Medical surplus recovery, blood collection analytics
- Agricultural Supply Chains: Smallholder farmer support systems
Zhang's work integrates operational policy design with societal impact, addressing challenges in healthcare, nonprofit management, and sustainable agriculture. His publications emphasize data-driven solutions for real-world problems, such as optimizing platelet inventory systems and improving hepatitis C treatment prioritization in prisons.
Scientific recognitions include:
- 2021 MSOM Best Paper Award winner
- 2019 MSOM Award for Responsible Research recipient
- Multiple INFORMS and POMS competition awards
- Meritorious Service Awards (Management Science, 2020-2024)
He has taught courses at Duke's Fuqua School of Business and Georgia Tech's Scheller College of Business, covering operations management, sustainable practices, and management science. Zhang collaborates with industry partners to ensure practical relevance in his research, aiming to deliver actionable insights for societal benefit.
