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Leon Yang Zhu is a Professor of Operations Management at the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB). Previously, he held a tenured full professor position at the Data Sciences and Operations Department of the Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California. His academic career spans prestigious institutions including UC Berkeley, where he served as a Postdoc and lecturer.
Dr. Zhu's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering and an M.A. in Economics from the University of Florida, along with a Bachelor's degree from Shanghai Jiaotong University.
His research focuses on Policy and Mechanism Design, Game Theory, and Applied Optimization with significant applications in operations management, e-commerce, and supply chain systems. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical business applications, particularly in marketplace design, pricing strategies, and operational decision-making under uncertainty. Zhu's research demonstrates a consistent pattern of addressing complex operational challenges through rigorous mathematical modeling and empirical validation, with a growing emphasis on the intersection of traditional operations management and digital platform economics.
Professor Zhu has established an impressive publication record in top-tier academic journals including the American Economic Review, Management Science, Operations Research, and Journal of Economic Theory. His research output shows a clear trajectory from foundational theoretical work to increasingly applied research with direct business relevance, particularly in e-commerce and digital platform operations.
He serves in editorial capacities for several leading journals including Operations Research, Manufacturing and Service Operations Management, and Production and Operations Management.
While specific details about his advising activities aren't provided, his extensive publication record and editorial roles suggest significant mentorship of junior researchers. His research collaborations with major Chinese technology companies like Alibaba demonstrate practical impact beyond academia.
