RESEARCH

Research Interests

Topics: Artificial Intelligence, Social Networks, Social Media, Prediction Markets, E-commerce Retailing, Production Intelligence.

Methodologies: Applied Econometrics and Statistics, Machine Learning, Game Theory, Optimization, Simulation.

Journal Publications

1. Vashkar Ghosh, Anand Abraham Paul, Zhechao Yang, and Lingjiong Zhu, "Optimal Batch Size and Process Setting in Light-Emitting Diode Coproduction Processes," Production and Operations Management (2024), 33(5), 1099-1115. (UTD 24, FT 50)

Working Papers

1. Zhechao Yang, Qili Wang, Liangfei Qiu, and Hsing Kenneth Cheng, "Deciphering the Economic Value of Fashion Trends: Social Media Analysis Using Deep Multimodal Learning," Major Revision at Information Systems Research.

2. Zhechao Yang, Qili Wang, and Liangfei Qiu, "Interlopers or Catalysts? Dissecting the Impact of Incorporating AI Players on Multiplayer Online Games," Major Revision at Information Systems Research.

3. Zhechao Yang, Hongseok Jang, and Xiajun Amy Pan, "Probabilistic Selling for Vertically Differentiated Products in a Supply Chain," Major Revision at Manufacturing & Service Operations Management.

4. Zhechao Yang, Liangfei Qiu, and Amy Pan, "Corporate Prediction Markets in Hierarchical Organizations: The Impact of 'Yes Men,'" In preparation for submission to MIS Quarterly.

5. "Probabilistic Selling for Vertically Differentiated Products: Consumers' Gambling Behavior," In preparation for submission (with Hongseok Jang and Xiajun Amy Pan)

6. "Information Disclosure in Travel Industry (short title)," Work-in-Progress (with Liangfei Qiu and Tharanga K. Rajapakshe).

7. "EV Subsidy (short title)," Work-in-Progress (with Asoo J. Vakharia, Ming Fan, and Honggang Hu).

Conference Papers and Presentations

1. “Interlopers or Catalysts? Dissecting the Impact of Incorporating AI Players on Multiplayer Online Games”

2. “Deciphering the Economic Value of Fashion Trends: Social Media Analysis Using Deep Multimodal Learning”

3. “Optimal Batch Size and Process Setting in Light-Emitting Diode Coproduction Processes”

4. “Corporate Prediction Markets in Hierarchical Organizations: The Impact of ‘yes men’”

5. “Probabilistic Selling for Vertically Differentiated Products in a Supply Chain”

6. “Probabilistic Selling for Vertically Differentiated Products: Consumers’ Gambling Behavior”

Professional Activities

Journal Reviewer: Production and Operations Management.

Conference Session Chair:

Conference Reviewer: Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS)