Hailong Cui

Hailong Cui is an Assistant Professor in the Supply Chain and Operations Department at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota. He holds affiliated faculty roles in the university's Industrial & Systems Engineering Department and Institute on the Environment.

• PhD in Data Sciences and Operations (2020), USC Marshall
• MS in Statistics (2010), Arizona State University
• BS in Mathematics (2006), POSTECH, South Korea

Dr. Cui's research focuses on supply chain sustainability, leveraging optimization, game theory, structural estimation, and machine learning to develop mechanisms for environmental sustainability while improving economic efficiency and addressing consumer/small business inequities. His expertise spans product returns management, online grocery delivery systems, and statistical machine learning applications in operations.

His publications in Management Science, Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, and European Journal of Operational Research demonstrate recurring themes in emission allocation, return policy design, and material recycling optimization. The research often integrates multi-stakeholder coordination and data-driven decision-making.

Dr. Cui brings industry experience from financial institutions American Express and HSBC, complementing his academic work with practical insights into operational challenges.