معرفی
Dr. Xinghao (Shaun) Yan is an Associate Professor at the College of Business and Innovation, University of Toledo, specializing in Supply Chain Management and Operations Research. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at Ivey Business School, Western University (2008-2016).
- PhD (Quantitative Method & Management Science) - Purdue University
- MSc (Applied Mathematics) - Purdue University
- MSc (Automatic Control) - Nankai University
- BSc (Automatic Control) - Nankai University
Dr. Yan's research focuses on information asymmetry, contract design, supply chain sustainability, and behavioral operations. Key areas include:
- Quality improvement and supplier selection
- Healthcare supply chain optimization
- Coordination under demand/supply uncertainty
- Behavioral trust models in supply chains
- Omni-channel pricing strategies
- Green product design under market segmentation
His publication portfolio includes work in Operations Research, Production and Operations Management, and Decision Sciences, emphasizing contract efficiency, vaccine supply chain optimization, and perishable product management. Recent studies explore randomized pricing for digital retail and sustainable supply chain design.
Scientific recognition includes:
- COBI Vonderembse Research Award (2020)
- Multiple University of Toledo Summer Research Grants
- Krannert Outstanding Teaching Award (2006)
- USC Teaching Award (Western University, multiple years)


