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Hairong (Helen) Zhao is a full-time Professor of Computer Science and Graduate Advisor at Purdue University Northwest's Department of Computer Science. Her research focuses on using interdisciplinary methods from computer science, mathematics, and statistics to solve complex decision-making problems in areas such as resource allocation, manufacturing, and production scheduling. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from New Jersey Institute of Technology, an M.S. from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, and a B.S. from Taiyuan University of Technology.
Research Interests: Dr. Zhao specializes in Combinatorial Optimization, Sequence and Scheduling, Operations Research, and Algorithm Design. Her work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, addressing challenges in scheduling algorithms, approximation methods, and computational complexity.
Publications Overview: Her recent publications span journals like Omega, European Journal of Operational Research, and IEEE Transactions on Computers, reflecting her expertise in scheduling optimization, machine availability constraints, and fault-tolerant systems. Her work also includes contributions to real-time scheduling and industrial process optimization in sectors like steel manufacturing.
Contact: hairong@pnw.edu | Hammond Campus, CLO 366
