Zheyong Bian, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Office Location 223E, College of Technology Building

Phone 713-743-1875

Email zbian2 [at] central.uh.edu

Curriculum Vitae

Education

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.