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Professor Yan Pang is a distinguished academic at the National University of Singapore (NUS), holding the position of Professor in the Department of Analytics and Operations (DAO) at the NUS Business School. He also serves as the Co-Director of the NUS Business Analytics Center (NUS BAC) and the Assistant Dean (Industry Relations) at NUS Business School. With over a decade of academic leadership and industry experience, Professor Pang has established himself as a leading expert in AI, analytics, and blockchain technologies.
Professor Pang's educational background includes:
- Ph.D. from National University of Singapore jointly with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Master's degree from Zhejiang University (ZJU), China
- Bachelor's degree from Zhejiang University (ZJU), China
His research interests span Trustworthy AI, Federated Learning, Blockchain, Supply Chain Analytics, and Healthcare Analytics, with applications across Manufacturing, Supply Chain/Logistics, Finance, Healthcare, and Retail sectors. Professor Pang's recent publications demonstrate significant contributions to privacy-preserving techniques in AI systems, federated learning frameworks, and blockchain applications for enterprise solutions, particularly in pharmaceutical supply chains and digital asset management.
Professor Pang's scholarly work shows a clear progression toward addressing critical challenges in AI trustworthiness and data privacy, with his most recent publications focusing on federated learning security, large language model protection, and blockchain interoperability. His research bridges theoretical innovation with practical implementation, as evidenced by commercial applications like Zuellig Pharma's eZTracker system.
Professor Pang's contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards:
- Leading Academic Data Leader by CDO Magazine
- IBM Outstanding Technical Achievement Award (OTAA)
- Master Certified Architect in the Open Group
- IBM Invention Plateau Award
- Finalist of the Andrew Fraser Prize 2007 of IMechE
With over ten patents across the United States, China, and Singapore, Professor Pang maintains strong industry connections through advisory roles with Singapore Tourism Board, SAP APCJ, IBM architecture boards, and China's development advisory boards. His extensive industry experience prior to academia, including leadership roles at IBM as Chief Architect in Analytics and Optimization, informs his practical research approach and industry-relevant teaching in AI, analytics, blockchain, and digital transformation.
Professor Pang leads the NUS Business Analytics Center, driving research in trustworthy AI systems and blockchain solutions for enterprise applications, with particular focus on supply chain optimization, digital asset management, and healthcare analytics. His work demonstrates consistent translation of academic research into real-world implementations through strategic industry partnerships.
