Dennis Zhang

Dennis Zhang is an Assistant Professor of Operations & Manufacturing Management at Washington University in St. Louis - John M. Olin Business School with extensive research in field experiments and empirical operations management. His scholarly work has accumulated 46 papers with over 44,627 downloads and 395 total citations.

Dr. Zhang's research focuses on:

• Operations Management and Empirical Methods
• Field Experiments in Platform Operations
• Machine Learning Applications in Operations
• Revenue Management and Pricing Strategies
• Healthcare Operations and Gig Economy Dynamics

His recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on digital platform operations, including studies on recommender systems, privacy protection in social media, and the environmental impact of e-commerce logistics. His methodology typically combines large-scale field experiments with sophisticated analytical techniques.

Notable scientific contributions include:

• Advancing causal inference methods for large-scale combinatorial experiments
• Investigating discrimination dynamics in sharing economy platforms
• Exploring the operational value of social media information
• Developing deep reinforcement learning approaches for inventory management

Dr. Zhang maintains active collaborations with major technology platforms including Alibaba, Airbnb, and NetEase Cloud Music, conducting real-world experiments that bridge academic theory with practical business applications. His current research agenda focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence, operations management, and platform economics.