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Yanlu Zhao is an Associate Professor in Operations Management at Durham University Business School. His research focuses on data-driven service operations and supply chain management, with applications in network optimization, Markov decision processes, dynamic programming, and machine learning. He holds a doctoral degree from ESSEC Business School and a master's from Tsinghua University. In 2024, he is on research leave at Hong Kong Polytechnic University's Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies. He has received the ESSEC Foundation PhD Award (2019) and regularly presents at international conferences. His work addresses challenges in healthcare systems, online platforms, and vehicle routing, emphasizing robust strategies for operational efficiency.
Education:
- PhD, ESSEC Business School, France
- MSc in Management Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, China
Research Interests: His primary research areas include:
- Dynamic scheduling and routing in service systems
- Applications of machine learning in operational contexts
- Optimization of healthcare and food delivery systems
- Competitive facility location modeling
Key Awards:
- ESSEC Foundation PhD Award (2019)
Advising & Grants: Supervises students like Qidi Wu and Zibo Zhang. His research has been supported by grants exploring carbon emissions compliance and market thickness in online platforms.
Labs/Teams: Engaged with IORA at National University of Singapore (2019) and collaborates with institutions on sustainable supply chain initiatives.
