Dr. Peter Zhang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Awards

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MSOM SIG Competition Runner-Up

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POMS HOCM Competition Runner-Up

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INFORMS Daniel H. Wagner Prize

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Ford Engineering Excellence Award

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.