A/B tests and online controlled experiments
Uncertainty quantification, design and modeling of computer experiments
Bayesian Optimization
Adaptive Design for User Preference Elicitation
Zhang, Q. (2025), Rerandomization Algorithms for Optimal Designs of Network A/B Tests. Technometrics. Accepted. [Preprint][slides][Supp]
Zhang, Q. and Kang, L. (2022), Locally Optimal Design for A/B Tests in the Presence of Covariates and Network Dependence. Technometrics. 64.3: 358-369. [code]
Fisher, W*, Zhang, Q., Kang, L, and Deng, X, Collaborative Design of Controlled Experiments in the Presence of Subject Covariates.
Zhang, Q., Kang, L., and Deng, X. (2025) Collaborative Analysis for Paired A/B Testing Experiments. Statistica Sinica. Accepted.
Zhang, Q., Khademi, A. and Song, Y. (2022), Min-Max Optimal Design of Two-Armed Trials with Side Information. INFORMS Journal on Computing. 34:1, 165-182. [code]
Zhang, Q. , Qian, P. Z. G. (2013), Designs for crossvalidating approximation models. Biometrika. 100(4), 997-1004.
Zhang, Q., Chien, P. Z. G., Liu, Q., Xu, L., Hong, Y. (2021), Mixed-input Gaussian process emulators for computer experiments with a large number of categorical levels. Journal of Quality Technology, 53(4), 410-420.
Zhang, T.* and Zhang, Q. (2021), On the Interface Between Nested Designs and the Multi-step Interpolator. Journal of Statistical Theory and Practice, 15 (4): 1-19.
Li, Y.*, Zhang, Q. Limaye, M., and Li, G., Uncertainty Estimation of the Optimal Decision with Application to Cure Process Optimization.
Zhang, Q., and Hwang, Y. (2020), Sequential Model-based Optimization for Continuous Inputs with Finite Decision Space. Technometrics, 62.4: 486-498.
Wang, B., Zhang, Q., Xie, W. (2019), Bayesian Sequential Data Collection for Stochastic Simulation Calibration, European Journal of Operational Research, 277 (1), 300-316.
Chen, Y., Zhang, Q., Li, M., Cai, W. (2022), Sequential Selection for Accelerated Life Testing via Approximate Bayesian Inference. Naval Research Logistics. 69 (2), 336-351.
Kerfonta, C.*, Kim, S., Chen, Y., Zhang, Q., Jiang, M. (2024) Sequential Selection for Minimizing the Variance with Application to Crystallization Experiments. The American Statistician. 78 (4), 391-400.
Fisher, W.*, Zhang, Q., Song, Y, Gorsich, D, Hartman, G. and Skowronska, A. (2022), Bayesian Sequential Preference Elicitation: A Tradespace Exploration Framework with Application in Vehicle Concept Design, Proceedings of IISE Annual Conference and Expo, 2022, 894-899. (Winner, Best Paper Award of the Operations Research Track, IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2022)
Fisher, W.*, Zhang, Q., and Song, Y. (2024), Batch Sequential Designs in Bayesian Preference Elicitation with Application to Tradespace Exploration. Journal of Quality Technology, 57 (2), 115-134.
Fisher, W*, Zhang, Q., and Song. Y. (2025), Approximate Dynamic Programming Methods in Bayesian Preference Elicitation. Quality Engineering, 37 (3), 475-492.
Experimental Design, Uncertainty Quantification and Decision Making for Complex Systems, NSF, PI, 2024-2027.
NRT-AI: Harnessing AI for Inverse Design Training in Advanced and Sustainable Composites (IDeAS Composites), NSF, senior personnel, 2023-2028.
Statistical Experimental Design for Modern Information Collection, Simons Foundation, PI, 2022-2027.
Artificially Intelligent Manufacturing Paradigm for Composites (AIM for Composites), DOE, co-PI, 2022-2026.
Data-driven Optimal Compensation for 3D Printing, ORAU Ralph E Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award, PI, 2020-2021.
Statistical Aspects of Computer Experiments, AMS-Simons Travel Grant, Simons foundation, PI, 2018-2020.