Dr. Bingnan Lu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Bingnan Lu is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Alberta, specializing in Engineering Management. He joined the University after serving as a research fellow at the Institute of Operations Research and Analytics (IORA) at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He has also held a visiting assistant professor appointment at the Department of Analytics and Operations, NUS Business School. Dr. Lu's work focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and quality within service industries through his expertise in operations research and data analytics. He obtained his PhD in Industrial Systems Engineering from the University of Minnesota in 2021. His research interests encompass operational system analysis and control with specific applications in queueing theory, stochastic modeling, and applied analytics. Dr. Lu has contributed to prominent journals such as Production & Operations Management, Queueing Systems, and Operations Research Letters, through his extensive publications in these areas.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Postdoctoral Fellow in Engineering Management, focusing on operational system analysis and control.

Research Fellow

2021-01-01 — 2022-01-01

National University of Singapore • Singapore

Research Fellow at the Institute of Operations Research and Analytics, contributing to various operational efficiency projects.

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management