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Liping Fang is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Mechatronics Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University, Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science. His work bridges engineering, decision science, and public policy, focusing on equitable resource allocation and conflict resolution in complex systems.
- BEng, Tianjin University (1982)
- MASc, University of Waterloo (1985)
- PhD, University of Waterloo (1989)
Dr. Fang's research centers on industrial and systems engineering, with a strong emphasis on conflict resolution, decision support systems, and environmental and water resources management. He employs agent-based modeling and simulation to understand stakeholder behavior and develop strategies for sustainable and fair outcomes. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration, especially in environmental policy and energy systems.
His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on modeling complex decision environments, particularly in water management and energy systems, using advanced analytical frameworks like the Graph Model for Conflict Resolution and multi-participant decision support tools. These works span disciplines including systems engineering, environmental sustainability, and operations research.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Fellow, Canadian Academy of Engineering (2016)
- Fellow, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (2018)
- INFORMS ENRE Best Publication Award in Environment and Sustainability (2012)
- Errol Aspevig Award for Outstanding Academic Leadership (2014)
Dr. Fang has served as Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Student Affairs, where his expertise in decision-making has guided academic policy and student appeals. He has supervised graduate students and is actively engaged in research funding and academic service. He holds editorial roles in top journals including Group Decision and Negotiation and IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, and serves on evaluation committees for NSERC and IEEE.
He is a key member of research teams working on sustainable resource management and decision support technologies. His lab or research group focuses on agent-based simulation and conflict modeling, collaborating with institutions and stakeholders in water and environmental policy domains.
