Dr. Xiaoquan Gao

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Xiaoquan Gao is an Assistant Professor in Operations Management at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University and a B.S. in Theoretical Applied Mechanics from Peking University. His research interests encompass data analytics, stochastic modeling, and reinforcement learning, especially in the application of data-driven socially responsible operations within healthcare and criminal justice frameworks. Gao has been recognized with several honors, including the Gayle Frank Johnston Scholarship and multiple prestigious student paper awards from INFORMS. His contributions to the field are evident through his publications in top-tier journals, where he has explored topics like emergency medical response optimization and hospital patient readmission predictions. Gao aims to utilize innovative methodologies to develop solutions that address contemporary operational challenges.

Research Interests

Awards

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Gayle Frank Johnston Scholarship

2024-01-01
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Decision Analysis Society Student Paper Award

2023-01-01
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IBM Student Paper Award

2023-01-01
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Outstanding Innovation Service Systems Engineering Award

2023-01-01
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Purdue Graduate Student Government Travel Grant

2023-01-01
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Bilsland Dissertation Fellowship

2023-01-01
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Future Faculty Fellow

2022-01-01
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H. Ismail Interdisciplinary Program Doctoral Research Travel Award

2022-01-01

Requirements for Singapore Management University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
GMAT
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Good Bachelor's degree Master's degree is useful but not required
Application Checklist
  • Online Application
  • Identity Card/Passport copy
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Degree Certificates and Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Research Statement
  • Two Referee Reports
Specialization Notes

This entry applies generally to the PhD in Business specializations including Finance, Marketing, Operations Management, Strategic Management, and Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources.