Dr. Poh, Kim Leng

Education

• PhD and MS,  Engineering-Economic Systems (now part of Management Science & Engineering), Stanford University 

• MEng, Industrial & Systems Engineering, National University of Singapore.

• BEng, Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore.

Research Interests

• Machine Learning Aided Intelligent Decision Support in Medical, Manufacturing, Financial and Supply Chain Applications.  More

• Decision, Risk and Uncertainty in Sustainable & Resilient  Complex Systems.    More

• Large-Scale Systems Optimization.     More

Selected Recent Publications

1. M.Nguyen, K.L. Poh, SL. Chong and J.H. Lee.  FedDSS: A data-similarity approach for client selection in horizontal federated learning. Submitted to International Journal of Medical Informatics, 2024.

2. M.Nguyen, K.L. Poh, SL. Chong and J.H. Lee.  Med-MGF: Multi-level graph-based framework for medical data representation.  Under review with BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 2024.

3. M. Liu and K.L Poh. Joint Order Picking Problem in Scattered Storage Warehouses with Dynamic Batching and Due Dates.  Under review with Computer and Industrial Engineering, 2024.

4. M.Nguyen, K.L. Poh, SL.Chong, S.W.Loh, Y.C.K. Heng and J.H. Lee.  Machine learning and probabilistic graphical model approaches in pediatric sepsis: A feasibility and scoping review.  Translational Pediatrics 12(11) pp 2074-2089, Nov 2023. https://dx.doi.org/10.21037/tp-23-25

5. M. Liu and K.L Poh.  E-commerce Warehousing: An Efficient Scattered Storage Assignment Algorithm with Bulky Locations.  Computers & Industrial Engineering, April 2023.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2023.109236 

6. M.Nguyen, K.L. Poh, SL. Chong and J.H. Lee.  Effective diagnosis of sepsis in critically ill children using probabilistic graphical model .  Translational Pediatrics,  12 (4):538-551,  April 2023.    https://dx.doi.org/10.21037/tp-22-510 

7. G. R. Jagadeesh, J. Yang, K. M. Ng, K. L. Poh, Z. Yang, T. H. Teng and Z. Zhuo,  A Computationally Efficient Formulation for Traffic Signal Timing Optimization of an Isolated Intersection, In Proceedings of the International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies (CoDIT), 2022.  https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9803901

8. M. Nguyen, K.L. Poh, S.L. Chong and J.H. Lee.  1454: Effective Diagnosis of Sepsis in Critically Ill Children using Probabilistic Graphical Model. Critical Care Medicine 50 (1): 729, 2022.   https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ccm.0000812140.26341.73

9. M. Liu and K.L. Poh. Scattered Storage Strategy with SKU-specific Bulky Locations of E-commerce Fulfilment Warehouses. In Proceedings of the 31st European Conference on Operational Research (EURO 2021), July 11-14, 2021. (Book of Abstracts)

10. J. Hu, G. Guo and K.L. Poh,  Generating decision rules for flexible capacity expansion problem through gene expression programming.  Computers & Operations Research 122:105003,  2020.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cor.2020.105003

11. V.J.M. Cantor and K.L. Poh,  Efficiency measurement for general network systems: a slacks-based measure model.  Journal of Productivity Analysis  54, 43–57 , 2020.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11123-020-00577-7 

12. J. Hu, P. Guo and K.L. Poh, Flexible capacity planning for engineering systems based on decision rules and differential evolution. Computers & Industrial Engineering  123: 254-262, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2018.06.035

13. V.J.M. Cantor and K.L. Poh. Integrated Analysis of Healthcare Efficiency: A Systematic Review. Journal of Medical Systems 42:8, January 2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10916-017-0848-7

14. J. Wang and K.L. Poh. Multiple Attribute Decision Making (MADM) in Proportional-Stop-Loss Reinsurance.  Journal of Risk and Financial Management 10(22), 2017.  https://doi.org/10.3390/jrfm10040022

15. K.L.Poh and Y. Liang. Multiple Criteria Decision Support for Sustainable Supply Chain: Application to the Fashion Industry. Informatics . Special Issue: Decision Support for Sustainable Supply Chain Design and Management 4(4), 36, 2017.  https://doi.org/10.3390/informatics4040036

16. P. Zhou, K.L. Poh and B.W. Ang, Data Envelopment Analysis for Measuring Environmental Performance. In S.N. Hwang, H.S. Lee and J. Zhu (editors), Handbook of Operations Analysis Using Data Envelopment Analysis,  pp 31-49. Springer, New York: Springer, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-7705-2 

17. X. Xi and K.L. Poh. A Novel Integrated Decision Support Tool for Sustainable Water Resources Management in Singapore: Synergies between System Dynamics and Analytic Hierarchy Process. Water Resources Management 29(4) 1329-1350, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11269-014-0876-8 

18. Q. Wang and K.L. Poh. A Survey of Integrated Decision Analysis in Energy and Environmental Modeling. Energy  77:691-702, 2014.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2014.09.060 

19. J. Jiang, K.M. Ng, K.L. Poh and K.M. Teo, Vehicle routing problem with a heterogeneous fleet and time windows. Expert Systems with Applications  41(8):3748-3760, 2014.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2013.11.029 

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Past Concurrent Appointments

• Deputy Director, Temesak Defense Systems Institute (TDSI), 2003 to 2015.

• Principal Fellow, Energy Studies Institute (ESI), 2008 to 2013.

• President, Operational Research Society of Singapore (ORSS), 1999 to 2002.

Teaching Awards & Honours

1. University Annual Teaching Excellence Award (Honour Roll), 2010/2011.

2. University Annual Teaching Excellence Award for 2009/2010, 2005/2006, 2004/2005 & 2001/2002.

3. Faculty of Engineering Educator Award for 2011/2012, 2005/2006, 2002/2003 & 2001/2002.

4. Faculty of Engineering Teaching Excellence Award for 2000/2001 & 1999/2000.

5. Faculty of Engineering Teaching Honour List Award for 2004/2005.

6. Faculty of Engineering Commendation List Awards for 2016/2017, 2014/2015, 2013/2014, 2010/2011, 2009/2010, 2008/2009 & 2003/2004.

7. TDSI MDTS Best Teacher Award for 2012/2013 & 2006/2007.

8. TDSI Commendation List Award for 2011/2012, 2009/2010 & 2004/2005.