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Xiuli Chao serves as the Ralph L. Disney Collegiate Professor in the Department of Industrial & Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan. Holding a Ph.D. from Columbia University, he teaches core courses including IOE 512, 515, 516, 541, 616, and 641.
His research spans critical domains in operations research:
- Queueing theory and stochastic modeling
- Advanced scheduling algorithms
- Financial engineering applications
- Inventory optimization systems
- Global supply chain management
Professor Chao co-developed the influential Lekin Scheduling System and authored two seminal texts: 'Operations Scheduling with Applications in Manufacturing and Services' (1998) and 'Queueing Networks: Customers, Signals, and Product Form Solutions' (1999). His academic footprint extends through visiting appointments at UC Irvine, Columbia University, North Carolina State University, HKUST, and NUS, alongside extensive industry consulting on logistics and inventory systems.
His distinguished recognition includes:
- 1998 Erlang Prize from INFORMS Applied Probability Society
- 2005 David Baker Distinguished Research Award (IISE)
- Fellowship in the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
- Fellowship in the Institute for Operations Research and Management Sciences
Through decades of scholarly contribution and industry collaboration, Professor Chao has established himself as a leading authority in operations engineering and stochastic systems.
