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Peter Zhang is an Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College specializing in Operations Research. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Science and a Master of Applied Science from the University of Toronto, as well as a Ph.D. in Engineering Systems from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research primarily focuses on optimization theory and its various applications across supply chain management, transportation logistics, healthcare systems, and socio-technical systems. Throughout his career, he has contributed significantly to the field with publications such as 'Designing Response Supply Chain Bioattacks' and has participated in numerous joint works that explore identifying risks and mitigating disruptions in automotive supply chains. His excellence in operations research has been recognized with awards such as the INFORMS Daniel H. Wagner Prize for Excellence in Operations Research Practice in 2014 and the Ford Engineering Excellence Award in 2015. Peter continues to advance research in optimization and supply chain efficiency.
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