Yixin Wang

Yixin Wang is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration at the University of Illinois, affiliated with the Ross School of Business. His research focuses on pharmaceutical industry dynamics, supply chain management, and regulatory policy impacts. Key areas include analyzing barriers to generic drug competition, supply network risks, and the interplay between operational decisions and market outcomes. He employs structural modeling and empirical analysis to explore topics such as FDA regulatory effects on drug shortages, pricing behavior biases, and workforce scheduling optimization in healthcare settings.

Research highlights include studies on manufacturing barriers in generic drug markets, sub-tier supply chain risk assessment, and the role of information richness in decision-making consistency. His work bridges operational research with policy implications, particularly in healthcare and high-tech sectors. Collaborations span institutions globally, with publications in top journals like Management Science and Production and Operations Management.