Dr. Yichuan Ding

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yichuan Ding is an Associate Professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, specializing in Operations Management with a focus on Health Care Operations Management. He earned his Ph.D. from Stanford University and engages in cutting-edge research aimed at improving decision-making processes and optimizing service systems. His work includes significant contributions to the understanding of logistics within health care settings, particularly how operational efficiency can be enhanced through innovative queueing methods and performance incentives. Ding has published numerous articles in esteemed journals such as Operations Research and Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, reflecting his dedication to advancing the field through empirical studies and theoretical analysis. He actively collaborates with fellow researchers to explore complex operational challenges and develop practical solutions that benefit health services.

Research Interests

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.