Education

• Ph.D. in Industrial Systems Engineering and Management, National University of Singapore (2019 - 2023)
  • Supervisor: Xiaobo Li
• B.S. in Mathematics with Honors, University of Texas at Austin (2017 - 2018)
• Major in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, Chongqing University (2014 - 2016)

Work Experience

• March 2024 - Present: Non-Tenured Associate Professor
  • Faculty of Business for Science and Technology, School of Management, University of Science and Technology of China
• Jan. 2023 - Jan. 2024: Research Assistant
  • National University of Singapore
  • Duties included: Developed models and algorithms for multi-warehouse assortment selection.
  • Supervisor: Xiaobo Li
• Sept. 2021 - Feb. 2022: Research Intern
  • Cainiao Network
  • Duties included: Developed models and algorithms for analyzing customers’ choice behavior and designing coupon bundles.
  • Supervisor: Lixia Wu

Teaching Experience

• Teaching Assistant, Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and Management, National University of Singapore, Singapore
  • IE 4211 Modeling and Analytics for undergraduate students (Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022)
  • IE 5208 Systems Approach to Project Management for master studetents (Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021)
• Jan. 2018 - May 2018: Learning Assistant, CalcLab, Department of Mathematics, University of Texas at Austin, United States
  • Assisted students in undergraduate calculus courses by offering clear explanations and guidance.
• Aug. 2017 - Sept. 2018: Math Tutor, Sanger Learning Center, School of Undergraduate Studies, University of Texas at Austin, United States
  • Selected for this part-time position based on strong academic performance and tutoring skills.
  • Provided personalized instruction to undergraduate students across various math courses, including Real Analysis, Probability Theory, Number Theory, and Discrete Mathematics.
  • Conducted both one-on-one and drop-in tutoring sessions, with a focused aim of improving students’ understanding of mathematical concepts and enhancing their problem-solving abilities.

Honors and Awards

• Winner for 2022 MSOM Data Driven Research Challenge (Oct. 2022)
• NUS Research Scholarship (2019 - 2022)
• Distinguished College Scholar of University of Texas at Austin (Apr. 2018)
• National Scholarship from Ministry of Education of P.R.C. (Nov. 2016)
• Honorable Mention of 2016 Interdisciplinary Contest In Modeling by COMAP (Apr. 2016)
• National Scholarship from Ministry of Education of P.R.C. (Nov. 2015)
• First-Class Integrated Scholarship of Outstanding Students of Chongqing University (2014 - 2016)