Dr. Yao Cui

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yao Cui is an associate professor of operations and technology at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, a part of Cornell SC Johnson College of Business. His research focuses on operational innovation, examining how new technologies can develop novel operations strategies for supply chains and the gig economy, as well as in the public sector. His approach integrates empirical and analytical methodologies, aiming to unveil practical insights that aid practitioners in overcoming operational and managerial challenges. His articles have been published in leading journals like Management Science and Manufacturing & Service Operations Management. Cui has received multiple awards for his research, including the CSAMSE Annual Conference Paper Award and the INFORMS Service Science Section Student Paper Award. He holds editorial positions at significant journals and teaches operations management in both EMBA and MBA programs. Prior to joining Cornell, he obtained his PhD from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and his bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Tsinghua University.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management • Ithaca, NY

Teaching operations management and conducting research in operational innovation.

Awards

#2023

40-Under-40 MBA Professors

#2023

Distinguished Service Award

#2023

Meritorious Service Award

Courses

NRE 5590 - Foundations of Operations Strategy NCCB 5080 - Managing Operations NCCY 5080 - Operations Management MGMT 5080 - Operations Management

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture