Ian Yihang Zhu

Dr. Ian Yihang Zhu is an Assistant Professor of Analytics and Operations at the NUS Business School. He holds a PhD and MASc in Operations Research from the University of Toronto and a BSc in Mathematics from the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on data-driven optimization, inverse optimization, and algorithm design for applications in healthcare, logistics, and commodity markets. Notable contributions include optimizing donor milk pooling using machine learning and studying spatial price dynamics in capacitated networks.

Research interests span structured learning, incentive design, and operations research, with a focus on real-world applications. Collaborations include partnerships with healthcare institutions to improve nutritional outcomes for premature infants. His work has been recognized in competitions like the 2023 Manufacturing & Service Operations Management Practice-Based Research Competition.

• Education:
• PhD in Operations Research, University of Toronto (2018-2023)
• MASc in Operations Research, University of Toronto (2016-2018)
• BSc in Mathematics, University of British Columbia (2012-2016)

Publications highlight solutions to complex optimization challenges in healthcare logistics, commodity markets, and pedagogy. Ongoing research explores inverse optimization theory and robust binary optimization techniques.