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Can Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Operations Management area at the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. His research focuses on socially responsible sustainable operations, particularly in emerging economies and underserved populations. His work spans several interrelated areas, including not-for-profit operations, healthcare supply chains, and smallholder agricultural supply chains. The overarching theme of his research is to study how organizations across various sectors can support underserved communities and generate societal benefits through the effective design of operational policies and interventions. His research closely collaborates with industry partners to address real-world challenges, aiming to deliver implementable solutions and actionable insights for practical impact. Can's work has garnered multiple recognitions, including the 2021 MSOM Paper Award, the 2019 MSOM Award for Responsible Research in Operations Management, and several other accolades for his contributions to the field of operations management.
Duke University's Fuqua School of Business • Durham, NC
Teaching and conducting research in Operations Management.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)