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Professor Yu Gang serves as Professor of Management Practice of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB), where he bridges academic theory with real-world business applications. He concurrently holds the position of Executive Chairman at New Peak Group (111.com.cn), demonstrating his dual commitment to academia and industry leadership in China's e-commerce sector.
His academic foundation includes:
- Bachelor of Science from Wuhan University
- Master of Science from Cornell University
- PhD from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Professor Yu's research centers on operations management and supply chain optimization, with specialized focus on e-commerce logistics, healthcare systems, and internet-driven business models. His work consistently applies advanced mathematical frameworks to solve complex resource allocation problems across aviation, telecommunications, and retail sectors, emphasizing practical implementation in dynamic markets.
His publication history reveals a sustained trajectory from theoretical optimization models in the 1990s toward applied solutions for digital commerce and healthcare logistics in the 2000s. The research demonstrates evolving expertise from airline crew scheduling to e-commerce supply chains, reflecting China's technological transformation.
His distinguished recognition includes:
- 2002 Franz Edelman Management Science Achievement Award (INFORMS)
- 2002 IIE Transaction Award for Best Application Paper
- 2003 Outstanding IIE Publication Award
- 2012 Martin K. Starr Excellence Award (POMS)
Professor Yu's industry experience as Vice President at Amazon and Dell directly informs his academic perspective, though specific grant details remain undisclosed. His leadership in founding CALEB Technologies and co-creating Yihaodian provides unparalleled case studies for entrepreneurship education at CKGSB.
While current lab affiliations aren't specified, his past directorship of UT Austin's Center for Management of Operations and Logistics indicates his capacity for leading interdisciplinary research teams focused on operational excellence.
