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 the data-driven modeling, simulation, and optimization of complex systems for process monitoring and control, system diagnostics and prognostics, quality and reliability improvement, and performance optimization. Her research has broad applications in healthcare, manufacturing, and engineering education. Her research has been recognized by several awards at the IISE and INFORMS conferences. She is also a member of INFORMS, IISE, IEEE, and ASEE.

Research Domains

• Deep learning-assisted simulation of complex systems
• Predictive modeling under model uncertainty
• Optimization of advanced sensing systems
• Virtual reality simulation of complex systems
• Eye-tracking data analytics in the VR environment

ISE Impact Domains

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

Experience and Distinctions

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