Ian Yihang Zhu
Work In Progress
Network Flow Models for Robust Binary Optimization with Selective Adaptability
with M. Bodur and T. C. Y. Chan, minor revision
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The Inverse-Feasible Region in Discrete Optimization: Approximations and Applications
with J. Chua
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Algorithmic Recourse in Resource Allocation Problems
with J. Chua and I. Rios
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Published Papers
Inverse Optimization: Theory and Applications​
with T. C. Y. Chan and R. Mahmood
Operations Research, 2025
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Got (Optimal) Milk? Pooling Donations in Human Milk Banks with Machine Learning and Optimization​
with T. C. Y. Chan, R. Mahmood, D. O’Connor, D. Stone, S. Unger, and R.K. Wong
Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, 2025
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Second Place, Innovative Applications in Analytics Award 2024
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First Place, Pierskalla Best Paper Award 2023
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Runner Up, POMS CHOM Paper Competition 2023
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Honorable Mention, CORS Practice Prize 2023
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Finalist, MSOM Practice-Based Competition 2023
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MSOM Healthcare SIG 2023
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Advising Student-Driven Analytics Projects: A Summary of Experiences and Lessons Learned​
with A. Babier and C. Fernandes
INFORMS Transactions on Education, 2023
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Media coverage: ORMS Today
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Spatial Price Integration in Commodity Markets with Capacitated Transportation Networks
with J. R. Birge, T. C. Y. Chan and J. M. Pavlin
Operations Research, 2022
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Finalist, MSOM Student Paper Competition 2022
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Finalist, CORS Student Paper Competition 2022
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Media coverage: Chicago Booth Review
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Inverse Mixed Integer Optimization: Polyhedral Insights and Trust Region Methods
with M. Bodur and T. C. Y. Chan
INFORMS Journal on Computing, 2022
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First Place, CORS Student Paper Competition 2022
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Predicting Protein and Fat Content in Human Donor Milk Using Machine Learning
with T. C. Y. Chan, R. Mahmood, R. K. Wong et al.
Journal of Nutrition, 2021
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