Dr. Julia Yan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Julia Yan is an Assistant Professor in Operations Logistics at the UBC Sauder School of Business. She holds a BA from Princeton University and a PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her research interests focus on Transportation, Applied Optimization, Integer Programming, and Operations Research. She has co-authored several publications in leading journals, including Management Science and Transportation Science. Her significant contributions include studies on dynamic static ridesharing, pandemic-related course scheduling, and pricing optimization in multi-modal transit networks. Julia is actively involved in teaching courses in Application Statistics Management at UBC, preparing students for the challenges in the field of business operations. Her work applies advanced mathematical techniques to tackle practical problems in logistics and transportation, contributing to both academic scholarship and industry practices.

Research Interests

Courses

Application Statistics Management (IMBA) Application Statistics Management (PMBA) Application Statistics Management (MM)

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.