top of page

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Methodology Areas

Stochastic models, dynamic programming, optimization, and game theory

Application Areas

Sharing economies, inventory models, healthcare management and OM-ECON-Marketing interface

​

​

PUBLICATIONS

Published Papers​

  1. H. Zhu, F.Y. Chen, M. Hu, and Y. Yang (2021) A Simple Heuristic Policy for Stochastic Distribution Inventory Systems with Fixed Costs, Operations Research, 69(6), 1651-1659. 

  2. B. Hu, M. Hu and H. Zhu (2022) Surge Pricing and Two-Sided Temporal Responses in Ride Hailing, Manufacturing and Service Operations Management, 24(1), 91-109.

  3. H. Zhu, Y. Yu, and S. Ray (2021) Quality Disclosure Strategy under Customer Learning Opportunities,  Production and Operations Management, 30(4), 1136-1153.

  4. T. Cao, Y. Yang Y, H. Zhu, and M. Yu (2025) The Big Data Newsvendor Problem under Demand and Yield Uncertainties. International Journal of Production Economics, 279(2025), 109409.

  5. L. Zhao, H. Zhu, M. Zhang, J. Tang, and Y. Wang (2024) Large-Scale Dynamic Surgical Scheduling under Uncertainty by Hierarchical Reinforcement Iearning. International Journal of Production Research, online published.

  6. W. Huang, Q. Sang, W. Zhou, and H. Zhu (2024) Challenge or Opportunity? Impact of A Two-Invoice Mechanism on Pharmaceutical Supply Chains with Channel Promotion. International Journal of Production Economics 270(2024), 109194.

  7. H. Zhu,  T. Li, J. Tang,  and W. Huang (2023) Corporate Social Responsibility Strategies in Competition and Their Implications. International Journal of Production Economics, 265(2023), 108955.

  8. H. Zhu (2022) A Simple Heuristic Policy for Stochastic Inventory Systems with Both Minimum and Maximum Order Quantity Requirements, Annals of Operations Research, 309(1),347–363.

  9. W. Huang and H. Zhu (2021) Performance Evaluation and Improvement for ZEV Credit Regulation in A Competitive Environment, Omega, 102(2021), 102294.

  10. W. Huang, W. Zhou, P. Guo and H. Zhu (2021) Service Segment Competition: Size orValue, Which Matters?, International Journal of Production Research, 59(4), 1281-1299.

  11. H. Zhu, F.Y. Chen, E. Leung and X. Liu (2018)  Outpatient Appointment Scheduling with Unpunctual Patients,   International Journal of Production Research, 56(5), 1982-2002.

  12. H. Zhu, X. Liu and F.Y. Chen (2015)  Effective Inventory Control Policies with a Minimum Order Quantity and Batch Ordering,   International Journal of Production Economics, 168, 21-30.

Working Papers

  1. H. Zhu, M. Gumus, and S. Ray (2019). Short-term Housing Rentals and Corporatization of Platform Pricing. In preparation for submission to Production and Operation Management.

  2. Y. Li, Y. Yu, H. Zhu and R. Wang (2020). Dynamic Personalized Pricing with Inventory Considerations. Under review at Production and Operation Management.

Working in Progress​

  1. Outpatient Appointment Scheduling with Waiting Time Limits. Working Paper with F.Y. Chen, X. Liu, J. Qi

Patents

  1. J. Feng, H. Zhu, J. Liu, K. Huang, T. Yang. (2010). Wireless Measuring and Control Device and Measuring and Control Method for Pipeline Leakage Monitoring System. (NO.:ZL201010613082.9)

  2. J. Feng, H. Zhu, J. Liu, S. Lu. (2011). Control Device and Control Method for Gas-liquid Dual-phase Current Pipe. (NO.: ZL201110323931.1)

Thesis

  1. H. Zhu. (2017). Essays on Operations Management: Information Disclosure and Inventory Control. Ph.D. Thesis. [PDF] [Slides].

Other Publications â€‹

  1. T. Zhang, D. Tao, X. Qu,  X. Zhang, J. Zeng,  H. Zhu & H. Zhu(2020). Automated vehicle acceptance in China: Social influence and initial trust are key determinants. Transportation research part C: emerging technologies, 112, 220-233.

bottom of page