Rui Zhu

Email: rui.zhu@ou.edu
Office: Carson Engineering Center 116B
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Ph.D., Industrial Engineering
The Pennsylvania State University
M.S., Human Factors in Design
Harbin Institute of Technology
B.S., Industrial Design
Harbin Institute of Technology

About

Rui Zhu’s research focuses on simulation, sensor-based modeling, and optimization of complex systems for process monitoring, outcome prediction, and decision support. Her research has broad applications in healthcare, manufacturing, public policy, and engineering education. She is a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award, and her research has been recognized with multiple awards from the IISE and INFORMS conferences.

Research Domains

• Multiphysics simulation of complex systems
• Predictive modeling under model uncertainty
• Optimization of advanced sensing systems
• Virtual reality (VR) simulation of complex systems
• Eye-tracking data analytics in the VR environment
• Natural language processing and automated content analysis

ISE Impact Domains

• Health and Medical Systems
• Cyber-Physical-Social Systems

Experience and Distinctions

• 2025, NSF CAREER Award
• 2022, Best Track Paper, Work Systems & Services, IISE Annual Conference
• 2021, Best Track Paper, Human Factors & Ergonomics, IISE Annual Conference
• 2020, Honorable Mention, INFORMS Conference on Service Science Best Student Paper Competition
• 2019, Marcus Fellowship, Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Penn State