George Z. Tan, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Joint Appointment in the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine

Office Location E223A

Phone 713-743-1022

Fax 713-743-4190

Email ztan7 [at] uh.edu

Website Research Lab; Google Scholar

Education

Ph.D., North Carolina State University

B.S. Communication University of China

Professional Experience

Associate Professor, University of Houston, 2024-Present

Associate Professor, Texas Tech University, 2023-2024

Assistant Professor, Texas Tech University, 2016-2023

Professional and Scientific Affiliations

Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers (IISE)

Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)

Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)

Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS)

Courses Taught

Advanced Manufacturing/Data Analytics/Biomedical Design and Manufacturing

Research Interests

Dr. Tan's research focuses on Intelligent Biomedical Manufacturing, the development and optimization of artificial intelligence reinforced advanced manufacturing technologies for biomedicine. His work has applications in engineered human tissues, polymer micro/nanofibers, multifunctional alloy implants, antimicrobial catheter coatings, and lab-on-a-chip devices.

Awards & Honors

IISE Manufacturing & Design Division Outstanding Teaching Award, 2025

Manufacturing & Design Track Best Student Paper Award, Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers Annual Conference & Expo, 2024

“Most Influential Faculty Member” by Honors Convocation from Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering, Texas Tech University, 2023

Innovation Award, TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo, 2023

Ed and Linda Whitacre Faculty Fellowship, Texas Tech University, 2023

Junior Investigator Research Award, Biomedical Engineering Society Advanced Biomanufacturing Special Interest Group, 2023

The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award, National Science Foundation, 2022

President’s Excellence in Engaged Scholarship Award, Texas Tech University, 2021

Manufacturing & Design Track Best Student Paper Award, Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers Annual Conference & Expo, 2020

Professional Activities

Manufacturing and Design Track Chair, IISE Annual Conference & Expo, 2024-2026