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Richard Zhang serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management & Organization at Central Connecticut State University. He holds a PhD in Operations/Quality/Logistics Management from New Mexico State University and maintains active professional memberships in the Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) and the Decision Science Institute (DSI).
His educational background includes:
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Operations/Quality/Logistics Management, New Mexico State University
Professor Zhang's research focuses on Operations Management, Quality Management, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, and Business Analytics. He develops quantitative methodologies to optimize business processes, enhance supply chain resilience, and improve quality control systems through data-driven decision making. His work emphasizes practical applications of analytical models in real-world operational contexts.
He teaches core business courses including MGT 295 (Fundamentals of Management), MGT 333 (Operations Management), MGT 455 (Global Supply Chain Strategy), and analytics-focused courses BUS 538 and BUS 542. His instruction integrates theoretical frameworks with industry-relevant problem solving.
Scientific awards are not documented in available sources. Regarding advising and research funding, current information does not specify active graduate students or grant awards, though his professional society memberships indicate ongoing scholarly engagement. Office hours are maintained Tuesdays 10am-11am and Wednesdays/Thursdays 2pm-4pm in R.C. Vance Academic Center Room 421.
