Julia Yan

Julia Yan is an Assistant Professor in the Operations and Logistics Division at the UBC Sauder School of Business. She holds a BA from Princeton University and a PhD from MIT. Her research focuses on optimization methodologies applied to transportation systems, operations research, and logistics challenges. Key areas include pandemic planning, transit network design, and ridesharing dynamics. Professor Yan teaches courses on statistical applications in management and has published extensively in top journals like Management Science and Transportation Science.

Education:

• PhD in Operations Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• BA in Mathematics/Economics, Princeton University

Research Interests:

Dr. Yan specializes in applying advanced optimization techniques to real-world problems, particularly in transportation and logistics. Current research emphasizes:

• Dynamic pricing models for shared mobility systems
• Resilient scheduling under sudden resource scarcity
• Data-driven transit network design at scale
• Multi-modal transportation system integration

Professional Contributions:

Her work bridges theoretical optimization with practical applications, addressing challenges in urban mobility, emergency resource allocation, and professional services workforce planning. Courses taught include statistical methods for managerial decision-making.