Faculty
Zheyong Bian, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Supply Chain and Logistics
Office Location 223E, College of Technology Building
Phone 713-743-1875
Email zbian2 [at] central.uh.edu
Curriculum VitaeEducation
Philosophy of Doctor, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Transportation Engineering, 2018 - 2020.
Master of Science, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Transportation Engineering, 2016 - 2018.
Master of Engineering, Tianjin University Industrial Engineering, 2013 - 2016.
Bachelor of Science, Tianjin University Industrial Engineering, 2009 - 2013.
Professional Experience
2020/9 - Present Assistant Professor, University of Houston
2020/6 - 2020/8 Postdoctoral Associate, Rutgers University
2016/1 - 2020/5 Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, Rutgers University
2013/9 - 2016/1 Graduate Project and Teaching Assistant, Tianjin University
Courses Taught
SLCT 6397: Logistics Sys. Design & Plan
SCLT 6314: Measurement and Evaluation of Supply Chain Operations
SCLT 6318: Supply Chain Strategies
SCLT 3384: Logistics Tech and Processes
Research Interests
Applications
- Transportation Infrastructure Management
- Railway Transportation
- Maritime Transportation
- Smart Shared Mobility
- Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Methodologies
- Data Analysis
- Operations Research
- Optimization Theory
- Mechanism Design
- Algorithm Development
- Image Processing
Selected Publications
- Bian, Z. and Liu, X. Mechanism Design for On-Demand First-Mile Ridesharing. Submitted to Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, Accepted for Publication.
- Bian, Z., Zhang, Z. and Liu, X. Unobserved Component Model for Predicting Monthly Traffic Volume." Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems 145.12 (2019): 04019052.
- Bian, Z. and Liu, X., 2019. Mechanism design for first-mile ridesharing based on personalized requirements part I: Theoretical analysis in generalized scenarios. Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, 120, pp. 147-171.
- Bian, Z. and Liu, X., 2019. Mechanism design for first-mile ridesharing based on personalized requirements part II: Solution algorithm for large-scale problems. Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, 120, pp. 172-192.
- Ma, X., Dong, H., Liu, X., Jia, L., Xie, G. and Bian, Z., 2018. An optimal communications protocol for maximizing lifetime of railway infrastructure wireless monitoring network. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 14(8), pp. 3347-3357.
- Bian, Z. and Liu, X., 2018. A real-time adjustment strategy for the operational level stochastic orienteering problem: A simulation-aided optimization approach. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 115, pp. 246-266.
- Deng, J., Liu, X., Jing, G. and Bian, Z., 2018. Probabilistic risk analysis of flying ballast hazard on high-speed rail lines. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 93, pp. 396-409.
- Lin Y., Bian, Z.* (Corresponding author), and Liu, X., 2016. Developing a dynamic neighborhood structure for an adaptive hybrid simulated annealing–tabu search algorithm to solve the symmetrical traveling salesman problem. Applied Soft Computing, 49, pp. 937-952.
- Lin, Y., Bian, Z.* (corresponding author), Sun, S. and Xu, T., 2015. A two-stage simulated annealing algorithm for the many-to-many milk-run routing problem with pipeline inventory cost. Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2015.
- Qi, E., Duan, Q., Bian, Z. and Shi, Y., 2015. VI-based optimization model of layout of guidance sign in multilayer space. Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems, 9, p. 031.
Papers
- Bian, Z.* (Corresponding author), Wang, B., and Mansouri, M. Self-adaptive Optimization Strategies for Dynamic and Stochastic Orienteering Problem in Autonomous Transportation System, Submitted to Computers & Operations Research, Under Review.
- Bian, Z. and Liu, X. A Hybrid Mechanism for Mixed Scheduled and On-demand Dynamic First-Mile Ridesharing, Draft Ready. Plan to submit to the journal of “Transportation Science”.
- Zhang, Z., Liu, X., and Bian, Z. Analysis of Freight Train Derailment Rates for Unit Trains and Manifest Trains, Submitted to Transportation Research Board (2021), Under Review.
- Bai, Y., and Bian, Z. Optimal Infrastructure Maintenance Decisions to Minimize Life Cycle Cost Using Markov Decision Process Model. Submitted to Transportation Research Board (2021), Under Review.
- Bian, Z., Bai, Y., and Liu, X. Optimization for Multi-year Maritime Channel Dredging Plan. Completed modeling and analysis. Plan to submit to the journal of “Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies”.
- Bian, Z. Generalized Optimal Mechanism Design for Collaborative Transportation. In preparation. Plan to submit to the journal of “Transportation Science”.
Conference Publications
- Bian, Z. and Liu, X., 2018. A Detour-Based Pricing Mechanism for First-Mile Ridesharing in Connection with Rail Public Transit. In 2018 Joint Rail Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
- Zhang, Z., Liu, X. and Bian, Z., 2018. Analysis of Restricted-Speed Accidents Using Fault Tree Analysis. In 2018 Joint Rail Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
- Zhang, Z., Liu, X. and Bian, Z., 2018. Analysis of Restricted Speed Related Train Accidents in the United States, 2000 to 2016. In 2018 Joint Rail Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
- Turla, T., Liu, X., Zhang, Z. and Bian, Z., 2018. Analysis of Train Collision Risk in the United States: 2001 to 2015. In 2018 Joint Rail Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
- Bian, Z. and Liu, X., 2017. Planning the Ridesharing Route for the First-Mile Service Linking to Railway Passenger Transportation. In 2017 Joint Rail Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers.