Dr. Brian Han

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Brian Han is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research interests lie in designing large-scale field experiments and developing data-driven optimization to explore innovative business models that link data to decision-making. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration with a focus on Data Sciences Operations from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California, awarded in 2020. In addition, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics in 2012. Han has published articles in various esteemed journals, including Management Science, and has received several awards for his work, such as multiple Practice Awards and a Paper Award from the Chinese Scholars Association Management Science Engineering (CSAMSE). As an educator, Han teaches courses on Business Analytics and Operations Management, emphasizing the practical application of analytics techniques to solve real-world business problems. His contributions extend to significant roles in academic service, including peer review and session chairing at various conferences.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching and conducting research in Business Administration focusing on data-driven optimization and business analytics.

Awards

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Practice Award

2024-01-01
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Practice Award

2022-01-01
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Paper Award

2022-01-01

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.