Research

• Methods: Large-scale optimization; Optimization under uncertainty; Data-driven decision making.

• Applications: Smart transportation; Emerging mobility systems; Logistics management.

Journal Papers (*Corresponding author):

1. Jacquillat, A., Li, M. L., Ramé, M., & Wang, K.* (2024). Branch-and-Price for Prescriptive Contagion Analytics. Operations Research, doi.org/10.1287/opre.2023.0308.

2. Ding, Y., Wang, K., Zhang, L., & Qu, X. (2024).* Exploring the benefits of personal rapid transit in metropolitan area. Communications in Transportation Research, 4, 100117.

3. Cui, S., Xue, Y., Gao, K., Wang, K., Yu, B., & Qu, X.* (2024). Delay-throughput tradeoffs for signalized networks with finite queue capacity. Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, 180, 102876.

4. Zhang, W., Liu, J., Wang, K.*, & Wang, L. (2024). Routing and charging optimization for electric bus operations. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 181, 103372.

5. Wang, K., Aydemir, M., & Jacquillat, A.* (2023). Scenario-Based Robust Optimization for Two-Stage Decision Making Under Binary Uncertainty. INFORMS Journal on Optimization, doi.org/10.1287/ijoo.2020.0038.

6. Liu, Y., Wu, F., Liu, Z., Wang, K., Wang, F., & Qu, X.* (2023). Can language models be used for real-world urban-delivery route optimization? The Innovation, 4(6).

7. Wu, Y., Wang, S., Zhen, L.*, Laporte, G., Tan, Z., & Wang, K. (2023). How to operate ship fleets under uncertainty. Production and Operations Management, 32(10), 3043-3061.

8. Zhang, W., Jacquillat, A., Wang, K.*, & Wang, S.  (2023). Routing Optimization with Vehicle-Customer Coordination. Management Science, 69(11), 6876-6897.

9. Zhang, W., Wang, K.*, Jacquillat, A., & Wang, S. (2023). Optimized Scenario Reduction: Solving Large-scale Stochastic Programs with Quality Guarantees. INFORMS Journal on Computing, 35(4), 711-908.

10. Wang, K., Li, A., & Qu, X. (2023). Urban aerial mobility: Network structure, transportation benefits and Sino-US comparison. The Innovation, 100393.

11. Wang, K., Qu, X. (2023). Urban aerial mobility: Reshaping the future of urban transportation. The Innovation, 100392.

12. Wang, K.*, Jacquillat, A., & Vaze, V. (2022). Vertiport planning for urban aerial mobility: An adaptive discretization approach. Manufacturing & Service Operations Management,  24(6), 3215-3235.

13. Zhen, L., Zhuge, D., Wang, S., Wang, K. (2022). Integrated berth and yard space allocation under uncertainty. Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, 162, 1-27.

14. Lai, X., Wu, L., Wang, K., Wang, F. (2022). Robust ship fleet deployment with shipping revenue management. Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, 161, 169-196.

15. Qu, X., Zeng, Z., Wang, K., Wang, S. (2022). Replacing urban trucks via ground–air cooperation. Communications in Transportation Research, 2, 100080.

16. Wang, K., Zhen, L., Xia, J., Baldacci, R., & Wang, S. (2022). Routing optimization with generalized consistency requirements. Transportation Science, 56(1), 223-244.

17. Zhen, L., Sun, Q., Zhang, W., Wang, K., & Yi, W. (2021). Column generation for low carbon berth allocation under uncertainty. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 72(10), 2225-2240. 

18. Wang, K.*, & Jacquillat, A. (2020). A stochastic integer programming approach to air traffic scheduling and operations. Operations Research, 68(5), 1375-1402.

19. Zhang, W., Wang, K., Wang, S., & Laporte, G. (2020). Clustered coverage orienteering problem of unmanned surface vehicles for water sampling. Naval Research Logistics, 67(5), 353-367.

20. Zhen, L., Ma, C., Wang, K.*, Xiao, L., & Zhang, W. (2020). Multi-depot multi-trip vehicle routing problem with time windows and release dates. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 135, 101866. 

21. Zhen, L., Lv, W., Wang, K.*, Ma, C., & Xu, Z. (2020). Consistent vehicle routing problem with simultaneous distribution and collection. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 71(5), 813-830.

22. Wang, S., Zhang, W., Bie, Y., Wang, K., & Diabat, A. (2019). Mixed-integer second-order cone programming model for bus route clustering problem. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 102, 351-369. 

23. Xia, J., Wang, K., & Wang, S. (2019). Drone scheduling to monitor vessels in emission control areas. Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, 119, 174-196. 

24. Zhen, L., Sun, Q., Wang, K., & Zhang, X. (2019). Facility location and scale optimisation in closed-loop supply chain. International Journal of Production Research, 57(24), 7567-7585.

25. Wang, K., Zhen, L., Wang, S., & Laporte, G. (2018). Column generation for the integrated berth allocation, quay crane assignment, and yard assignment problem. Transportation Science, 52(4), 812-834. 

26. Zhen, L., Wang, K., Wang, S., & Qu, X. (2018). Tug scheduling for hinterland barge transport: A branch-and-price approach. European Journal of Operational Research, 265(1), 119-132. 

27. Wang, K., Wang, S., Zhen, L., & Qu, X. (2017). Ship type decision considering empty container repositioning and foldable containers. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 108, 97-121. 

28. Wang, K., Wang, S., Zhen, L., & Qu, X. (2017). Cruise service planning considering berth availability and decreasing marginal profit. Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, 95, 1-18. 

29. Wang, S., Wang, K., Zhen, L., & Qu, X. (2017). Cruise itinerary schedule design. IISE Transactions, 49(6), 622-641. 

30. Wang, K., Liu, W., Wang, S., & Liu, Z. (2017). Optimal reefer slot conversion for container freight transportation. Maritime Policy & Management, 44(6), 727-743. 

31. Zhen, L., Wang, S., & Wang, K. (2016). Terminal allocation problem in a transshipment hub considering bunker consumption. Naval Research Logistics, 63(7), 529-548. 

32. Zhen, L., Xu, Z., Wang, K., & Ding, Y. (2016). Multi-period yard template planning in container terminals. Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, 93, 700-719. 

33. Wang, K., Wang, S., Zhen, L., & Qu, X. (2016). Cruise shipping review: operations planning and research opportunities. Maritime Business Review, 1(2), 133-148. 

34. Zhen, L., & Wang, K. (2015). A stochastic programming model for multi-product oriented multi-channel component replenishment. Computers & Operations Research, 60, 79-90. 

35. Zhen, L., Wang, K., & Liu, H. C. (2015). Disaster relief facility network design in metropolises. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, 45(5), 751-761. 

36. Zhen, L., Sheng, S., Xie, Z., & Wang, K. (2015). Decision rules for ambulance scheduling decision support systems. Applied Soft Computing, 26, 350-356. 

37. Zhen, L., Wang, K., Hu, H., & Chang, D. (2014). A simulation optimization framework for ambulance deployment and relocation problems. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 72, 12-23. 

Selected Conference Papers:

1. Wang, K., Wang, S. (2018). Ship fleet type decision considering empty container allocation. Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Reliability Engineering and Risk Management (6ISRERM), Singapore, June 2018. 

2. Wang, K., Liu, W., Wang, S., Liu, Z., & Fu, X. (2017). Retrofitting containerships for refrigerated cargos (No. 17-00859). Transportation Research Board 96th Annual Meeting, Washington DC, United States, January 2017.

3. Wang, K., Wang, S., & Zhen, L. (2017). Modeling and optimization of barge shipping (No. 17-00285). Transportation Research Board 96th Annual Meeting, Washington DC, United States, January 2017.