Yisha Xiang, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University EDUCATION Ph.D., Industrial Engineering - University of Arkansas, AR, 2009 M.S., Industrial Engineering - University of Arkansas, AR, 2006 B.S., Industrial Engineering - Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, China, 2003 ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University 9/2015- present Associate Professor of Management Science, Sun Yat-sen University 7/2014-7/2015 Assistant Professor of Management Science, Sun Yat-sen University 2/2010-6/2014 Research Assistant of Industrial Engineering, University of Arkansas 8/2004-5/2008 INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE Supply Chain Analyst Global Logistics Department, Halliburton Company, Houston, TX 6/2008-1/2010 PUBLICATIONS Refereed Journal Articles [1] Xiang, Y., Zhuang, J. (2016), Medical Resource allocation Serving Victims in Deteriorating Health Conditions in the Aftermath of a Disaster, Annals of Operations Research, 236(1), 177-196 [2] Chen N., Ye Z.S., Xiang Y., and Zhang L. (2015), Condition-Based Maintenance using the Inverse Gaussian Degradation Model, European Journal of Operational Research, 243 (1), 190-199 [3] Xiang, Y., Coit, D. W., and Feng, Q. (2014), Accelerated Burn-in and Condition-based Maintenance for n-subpopulations subject to Stochastic Degradation, IIE Transactions, 46(10), 1093-1106 [4] Xiang, Y., Cassady, C.R., Jin, T., Zhang, C.W. (2014) Joint production and maintenance planning with deterioration and random yield, International Journal of Production Research, 52 (6), 1644-1657 [5] Xiang, Y., Rossetti, M. D. (2014), The effect of backlog queue and load-building processing in a multiechelon inventory network, Simulation Modeling and Theory Practice, 43, 54-66 [6] Xiang, Y. (2013), Joint Optimization of X Control Chart and Preventive Maintenance Policies: A Discrete-Time Markov Chain Approach, European Journal of Operational Research, 229(2), 382-390 [7] Xiang, Y., Coit, D. W., and Feng, Q. (2013), n-subpopulations Experiencing Stochastic Degradation: Reliability Modeling, Burn-in and Preventive Replacement Optimization, IIE Transactions,45(4), 391-408 (Top 3 most popular paper published in 2013, complimentary open-access awarded) [8] Xiang, Y., Cassady, C. R., and Pohl, E. A. (2012), Optimal maintenance policies for systems subject to a Markovian operating environment. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 62(1), 190-197 [9] Suzan Alasward, and Yisha Xiang, A Review of Condition-based Maintenance, Reliability Engineering and System Safety (Under third round revision) [10] Yisha Xiang, and David Coit, A Multi-objective Joint Burn-in and Imperfect CBM Model for Degradation-based Heterogeneous Populations, Quality and Reliability Engineering International, (Under second round revision) 1
[11] Yisha Xiang, Zhicheng Zhu, David Coit, and Qianmei Feng, Condition-based Maintenance under Performance-based Contracting, European Journal of Operational Research, Submitted [12] Yue Shi, Yisha Xiang, Tongdan Jin, and Yueqing Li, Maintenance and Spares Inventory Decision in a Multi-Echelon Network with Performance Contracting, International Journal of Production Research, submitted Refereed Conference Proceedings Publications [1] Wang P. and Xiang Y. (2014), Repairable System Reliability Analysis and Failure Prediction with Different Repair Effectiveness Values. In Proceedings of International Conference on Reliability, Maintainability and Safety. [2] Jin T., Xiang Y., and Cassady, C. R. (2013), Understanding Operational Availability in Performance- Based Logistics and Maintenance Services. In Proceedings of Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, pp. 1-6. (Society of Reliability Engineering Oftshun Best Paper Award, R.A. Evans/P.K. McElroy Best Conference Paper Award) [3] Xiang, Y., Cassady, C. R. (2011), Lot Sizing and Maintenance Planning for a Deteriorating Machine with Stochastic Demand and State-Dependent Random Yields A Single-period Problem, in Proceedings of IIE Annual Conference and Exposition 2011 [4] Nanajala, N., Jin, T., Xiang, Y. (2011), Joint optimization for reliability and performance based service logistics-application to wind power industry, in Proceedings of IIE Annual Conference and Exposition 2011 [5] Xiang, Y., David, C., Feng, Q. (2011), Optimal Burn-in for n-subpopulations with Stochastic Degradation, in Proceedings of International Conference on Quality, Reliability, Risk, Maintenance, and Safety Engineering [6] Rossetti, M. D., Xiang, Y. (2010), Simulating Backlog and load Building Processes in a Two-Echelon Inventory System, in Proceedings of the 2010Winter Simulation Conference, pp. 1833 1845, (invited paper) [7] Xiang, Y., Mallart, L. M., Cassady, C. R. (2008), A Production System with Random Yield and Equipment Deterioration: Single Period, in Proceedings of IIE Annual Conference and Exposition 2008 [8] Xiang, Y., Cassady, C. R. (2007), Comparing Scheduled and Condition-Based Maintenance Policies for Single-Unit Systems Operated in Markovian Environments, in Proceedings of IIE Annual Conference and Exposition 2007 [9] Xiang, Y., Cassady, C. R. (2007), Time to Failure Behavior under a Stochastic Deterioration Model, in Proceedings of the 2007 Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, pp. 405-409. [10] Rossetti, M. D., Miman, M., Varghese, V., Xiang, Y. (2006), An Object-oriented Framework for Simulating Multi-echelon Inventory Systems, in Proceedings of the 2006 Winter Simulation Conference, pp. 1452-1461. PRESENTATIONS (Seminars and Conferences) [1] Xiang, Y., and Coit, D.W. (2015), Joint Burn-in and Imperfect Condition-based Maintenance for n- Subpopulations, INFORMS, Philadelphia, [2] Alaswad, S., Xiang, Y. (2015), A Survey of Condition-based Maintenance Policies for Deteriorating Systems, INFORMS, Philadelphia, PA [3] Xiang, Y., and Coit, D.W. (2014), Imperfect Condition-based Maintenance for a Gamma Degradation Process with Random Effects. INFORMS, Minneapolis, MN. [4] Xiang, Y. (2014), Reliability Modeling and Preventive Maintenance for Mixed Populations. Department of Industrial & System Engineering and Engineering Management, Huntsville, AL. [5] Xiang, Y. (2014), n-subpopulations Experiencing Stochastic Degradation: Reliability Modeling, Burnin and Preventive Replacement Optimization. Department of Information and Logistics Technology, University of Houston, Houston, TX. 2
[6] Xiang, Y., Coit, D.W. and Feng, Q. (2013), Joint Accelerated Burn-in and Condition-based Maintenance for n-subpopulations subject to Stochastic Degradation. INFORMS, Minneapolis, MN. [7] Xiang, Y., Jin, T. (2013), Joint Optimization of X Control Chart and Preventive Maintenance Policies. INFORMS, Minneapolis, MN. [8] Xiang, Y. (2013), Degradation Modeling of Mixed Populations. UH/Rutgers NSF Research Workshop on Degradation-based Reliability and Maintenance, Houston, TX. [9] Xiang, Y. (2013), Accelerated Burn-in for n-subpopulations with Stochastic Degradation. Annual Chinese Reliability Research Conference, Changsha, Hunan, China. [10] Xiang, Y. (2013), Joint Optimal Burn-in and Replacement Policy for Heterogeneous Populations. Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, TX. [11] Xiang, Y. (2012), Condition-based Maintenance of Degrading Systems. Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnic University, Xi an, Shanxi, China. [12] Xiang, Y., and Cassady, C. R. (2011), A Joint Optimal Burn-in and Replacement Policy for n- Subpopulations subject to Stochastic Degradation. INFORMS, Charlotte, NC. [13] Xiang, Y., and Cassady, C. R. (2011), Lot Sizing and Maintenance Planning for a Deteriorating Machine with Random Yields. Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Reno, NV. [14] Xiang, Y., Coit, D.W. and Feng, Q. (2011), Optimal burn-in for n-subpopulations with stochastic degradation. International Conference on Quality, Reliability, Risk, Maintenance & Safety Engineering (ICQR2MSE), Xi'an, China. [15] Xiang, Y., Mallart, L. M., Cassady, C. R. (2008), A Production System with Random Yield and Equipment Deterioration: Single Period, Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, Canada. [16] Xiang, Y., Cassady, C. R. (2007), Comparing Scheduled and Condition-Based Maintenance Policies for Single-Unit Systems Operated in Markovian Environments, Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Nashville, TN. [17] Xiang, Y., Cassady, C. R. (2007), Time to Failure Behavior under a Stochastic Deterioration Model, Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, Orlando, FL. [18] Cassady, C. R., Pohl, E. A, Xiang, Y., Schneider, K., Alasward, S., Johnson, R., Rew, R. (2005), Comprehensive Selective Maintenance Decision-Making in an Autonomous Environment, Center for Engineering Logistics and Distribution Research conference, Louisville, KY. [19] Cassady, C. R., Pohl, E. A, Xiang, Y., Schneider, K., Young, T., (2004), Multi-State Selective Maintenance Decisions, Center for Engineering Logistics and Distribution Research Conference, Oklahoma City, OK. RESEARCH GRANTS Yisha Xiang (PI), Victor Zaloom(co-PI) 25,000 USD Reliability and Availability Analysis for Port Equipment Sponsor: Center for Advances in Port Management Dates: 8/2015-7/ 2017 Yisha Xiang (co-pi), Fan Wang (PI), Haiqing Song (co-pi), Ke Fu (co-pi), Qian Wang (co-pi), Baozhuang Niu (co-pi) 2,600,000 RMB (425,000 USD) Port Management and Operations Modeling and Optimization Sponsor: the State Key Program of National Science Foundation of China (NSFC, most competitive government funding agency in China, funding rate 1.06%) Dates: 1/2015-12/ 2019 Yisha Xiang (PI), Dongsheng Xu (co-pi), Xiaoli Huang (co-pi) 230,000 RMB (40,000 USD) 3
Joint Burn-in and Preventive Replacement Optimization for Heterogeneous Populations Sponsor: National Science Foundation of China (NSFC, most competitive government funding agency in China, funding rate 17.02%) Dates: 1/2014-12/ 2016 Yisha Xiang (PI) 20,000 RMB (3,300 USD) Analysis of Backlogging and Load-building Processes in a Multi-echelon Inventory System Sponsor: Chinese Ministry of Education Dates: 6/ 2013-5/ 2015 Yisha Xiang (co-pi), Ning Shi (PI) 540,000 RMB (74,000 USD) An Adaptive Routing Strategy for Freight Transportation Networks Sponsor: National Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Dates: 1/ 2012-12/ 2014 Yisha Xiang (PI), Dongsheng Xu (co-pi), Ning Shi (co-pi), Caiwen Zhang (co-pi) 72,000 RMB (12,000 USD) Medical Resource allocation in the Aftermath of a Disaster Sponsor: Chinese Ministry of Education Dates: 1/ 2011-12/ 2013 Yisha Xiang (PI), Caiwen Zhang (co-pi) 75,000 RMB (12,000 USD) Reliability Modeling and Maintenance Planning for Heterogeneous Populations Sponsor: Chinese Ministry of Education Dates: 1/ 2011-12/ 2012 Yisha Xiang (PI) 30,000RMB (5,000 USD) Integrated Modeling and Optimization of Quality and Reliability Management Sponsor: China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Dates: 1/ 2011-12/ 2012 Yisha Xiang (PI) 30,000 RMB (5,000 USD) Medical Resource allocation in Mass Critical Care: a Perspective of Priority Queue Sponsor: National Science Foundation of Guangdong Province Dates: 1/ 2011-12/ 2012 Yisha Xiang (co-pi), Hongduo Cao (PI), Ying Li (co-pi) 300,000 RMB (50,000 USD) A study on security price fluctuation structure and its evolution Sponsor: National Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Dates: 1/ 2011-12/ 2014 Yisha Xiang (co-pi), Caiwen Zhang (PI) 200,000 RMB (35,000 USD) Economic Design of Statistical Control Charts Using a Sequential Sampling Scheme Sponsor: National Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Dates: 1/ 2011-12/ 2013 Yisha Xiang (PI) 100,000 RMB (16,400 USD) Reliability Analysis and Maintenance Optimization in a Dynamic Environment Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen Business School Dates: 2/ 2010-2/ 2013 4
TEACHING AND ADVISING Courses Taught (U=Undergraduate, G= Graduate) Courses at Lamar University (U) Production Inventory & Control. Fall 15 (U) Operations Research. Spring 16 (G) Reliability. Fall 15 (G) Maintenance and Repair Operations. Spring 16 Courses at Sun Yat-sen University (U) Production Planning & Control. Spring 10, Spring 11 (U) Business Statistics. Spring 13 (4.8/5, 4.8/5), Spring 14(4.7/5, 4.7/5), Fall 14 (U) Operations Management. Spring 10, Spring 11, Fall 12 (4.8/5, 4.8/5), Spring 13(4.8/5, 4.7/5), Spring 14 (4.7/5, 4.7/5) (G) Special Studies (Topics in Reliability Engineering). Fall 10, Fall 13 (G) Special Studies (Topics in Six Sigma and Quality Management) Fall 11 (G) Operations Research. Fall 12 (4.9/5), Fall 13(4.9/5), Fall 14 Courses at University of Arkansas (U) Repairable Systems Modeling (Summer 2007) Graduate Teaching Assistant (U) Engineering Statistics (Spring 08) Graduate Teaching Assistant Doctoral Student Advising Zhicheng Zhu, DE, chair Master Student Advising Yue Shi, MS in Management Science and Engineering, Expected 6/2015 Zhexiong Xu, Master of Project Management, The Application of Quality Cost management for Private Foreign Trade Corporations: A Case Study of S Private Foreign Trade Company, 11/2014 Jiexin Li, Master of Project Management, Scheduling Management and Optimization for a Museum Exhibition Design Project,11/2014 Yu Gong, MBA, Reliability Analysis and Preventive Maintenance Optimization of a Pump Storage Unit, 12/2013 Weixing Xu, MBA, A Six Sigma Case Study in Fleet Safety Management of Logistic Services, 5/2013 Huiwen Wang, MBA, Total Quality Management in Procurement Management at HMLV project in EMS Industry, 5/2013 Caiyun Zhu, MBA, Studies on Multi-national Company s Global Distribution Center in China Bonded Zone, 5/2013 Qian Guo, Master of Project Management, Lean Six Sigama Application in Coating R&D Project, 5/2013 Jun Xie, Master of Project Management, Project Schedule Management in Baini Watercourse Construction of Xijiang Water Diversion Project a Monte Carlo Simulation Approach, 5/2013 5
Undergraduate Research Advising Jan-Moritz Bredlich (Exchange student from Germany), Expected Spring 2015 Torben Kief (Exchange student from Germany), Spring 2014 Lin Cen, Spring 2013 Xiaona Zheng, Spring 2013 Mengyuan Lu, Spring 2012 Panpan MO, Spring 2012 Jiangpei Yan, Spring 2011 Jiahao Wu, Spring 2011 Rongrong Luo, Spring 2011 Jiaqi Duan, Spring 2011 SELECTED AWARDS/HONORS Stan Oftshun Award (2013), Society of Reliability Engineering (SRE) Ralph A. Evans/P.K. McElroy Best Paper Award (2013), Reliability and Maintainability Symposium (RAMS, premier conference in reliability engineering) Outstanding Employee of the Year (2013), Sun Yat-sen University Nominee for Bonder Scholarship for Applied Operations Research in Military Applications (2007), INFORMS Outstanding Graduate Student (2006), University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Eric Malstrom Endowed Memorial Scholarship (2006), University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Outstanding Undergraduate Student (2003), Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, P. R. China United Technologies Corporation Rong Hong Endowment for Recognizing Excellence in Chinese Science & Technologies Education (2001), Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, China PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Professional Society Service Chair of the Annual INFORMS Meeting, 2015, Philadelphia, USA Chair of the Annual INFORMS Meeting, 2014, San Francisco, USA Co-chair of the World Conference of Engineering Asset Management, 2013, Hong Kong Committee of the Chinese Reliability Society, 2013- present Sun Yat-sen Business School Service Committee of the Data Base Purchase Consulting Team, 2013-present Curriculum Committee on Operations Management, 2010-present Curriculum Committee on Business Statistics, 2012-present Faculty Search Committee, 2011- present Editorial Appointments Guest Editor, International Journal of Inventory Research Ad-Hoc Referee Applied Mathematical Modelling 6
Communications in Statistics Theory and Methods Computers & Industrial Engineering European Journal of Operational Research IIE Transactions IEEE Transactions on Reliability IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics International Journal of Inventory Research International Journal of Performability Engineering International Journal of Strategic Engineering Asset Management International Journal of Systems Science Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing Journal of Manufacturing Systems Journal of Simulation Production and Operations Management Reliability Engineering and Safety Science Wiley Encyclopedia of Operations Research and Management Science PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member of IIE, INFORMS, QSR (Quality, Statistics and Reliability Section, INFORMS) Member of the Chinese Reliability Society, System Engineering Society of China 7