I am a PhD student in Industrial Engineering at Penn State University. I hold a bachelor's degree in Economics from the Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE) in China, and a master's degree in Industrial Engineering from Lehigh University in the USA. My research interests lie in developing optimization techniques and analytical tools to address real-world challenges, with a particular focus on using stochastic dynamic modeling and real-world data to improve decision-making in healthcare. Outside my research, I enjoy sports and outdoor activities, such as running and hiking, etc.

Expected to graduate: 2026

I am a PhD student in operation research track who joined Penn State University in 2021. My research employs advanced methodologies, including machine learning, optimization, simulation, and Bayesian optimization, to enhance healthcare systems. I focus on leveraging these quantitative techniques to improve operational efficiency and patient outcomes. With a strong commitment to academia, I aspire to contribute significantly to both research and education. Beyond my primary research focus, I have a profound interest in artificial intelligence, reinforcement learning, astronomy—particularly astrophysics—and history. Outside the lab, I am an avid tennis player and rower, and a tech geek who enjoys staying up to date with the latest PCs and cellphones.

Expected to graduate: 2027

Graduated: 2024 Summer

First placement: Department of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEMS) at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) 

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I am joining the Department of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM) at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) as an assistant professor starting from Fall 2024. I received my PhD degree in the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Penn State in 2024 (with my PhD advisor Dr. Qiushi Chen), and my bachelor’s degree in IEEM and Computer Science from NTHU in 2016. My research mainly focuses on data-driven stochastic modeling and simulation to inform healthcare decision-making, particularly in the context of children’s developmental disorder screening policies. My career aspiration is to apply operations research methodologies to address critical challenges in healthcare, with a particular interest in assisting healthcare decision-making processes.