Interested in data analytics and developing optimization models and algorithms. Applications include energy systems, transportation and logistics network design, operations in production, supply chains, and healthcare systems.
Interested in data analysis and optimization models and algorithms applied in health care, transportation, location, and logistics.
Claire Arnold
Program Manager
Managing and facilitating the Institute’s operations and assisting the directors.
Affiliated Faculty
James Chen is an assistant professor in the Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine in the School of Medicine at the University of Louisville.
Education
Anesthesia Critical Care Fellowship, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, 2019
Anesthesia Residency, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, 2018
MD, University of Louisville 2014
MBA, Management, Marketing & Finance, Indiana University Kelley School of Business, Bloomington, Indiana, 2002
BA, Biological Sciences, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, 1995
Anna Faul is a professor in the Kent School of Social Work at the University of Louisville.
Education
Ph.D., Socialis Scientiae, Rand Afrikaans University, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1996
M.A. Socialis Scientiae, Rand Afrikaans University, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1988
B.A., Social Work, Psychology; Minor: Sociology, Rand Afrikaans University, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1984
Andrea Gaughan is assistant professor of geography & geosciences in the School of Arts & Science at the University of Louisville.
Education
Ph.D., University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 2011
M.S., University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 2006
B.A. Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina, 2003
Jiapeng Huang is the academic advisory dean, professor & vice chairman, and medical director of operating rooms at University of Louisville.
Education
Kentucky Physicians Leadership Institute, Kentucky Medical Association, 2018
KentuckyOne Health Physician Leadership Pathway, Physician Leadership Development, KentuckyOne Health Physician Leadership Pathway, 2016
Certificate in Business Administration, American Society of Anesthesiologists, Washington, D.C., 2012
Residency in Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology Residency Program, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 2006
PhD, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, 2002
MD, Medicine, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China, 1997
Christopher Johnson is a professor and chair, Health Management and Systems Sciences in the School of Public Health and Information Sciences.
Education
Ph.D., Health Services Research, Policy, and Administration, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 1998
Ph.D. Minor in Business Administration, Organization Theory Concentration, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, 1998
B.S., History, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, 1987
Adrian Lauf is associate professor in Computer Science and Engineering, and the Director, Aerial Robotics Lab at the J.B. Speed School of Engineering.
Education
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, 2011
M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, 2007
B.E. in Computer Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, 2005
Zhixia Li is an assistant professor in Civil & Environmental Engineering and Director, Center for Transporting Innovation at the J.B. Speed School of Engineering.
Education
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2011
B.E. in Electrical and Communication Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, 2003
William P McKinney is professor and associate dean of research at the School of Public Health and Information Sciences, acting chair for the Dept. of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, and the director for the Center for Health Hazards Preparedness.
Education
Residency in Internal Medicine, The University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, 1978-1981
Doctor of Medicine, University of Texas/Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas, 1978
Bachelor of Science, Texas Christian University Fort Worth, Texas, 1975
Andrew Manikas is associate professor of management in the College of Business.
Education
PhD, Operations Management, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
MBA, Supply Chain Management, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
BA, Computer Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Olfa Nasraoui is a professor of Computer Science and Engineering and director, Knowledge Discovery & Web Mining Lab at the J.B. Speed School of Engineering.
Education
Ph.D. in Computer Science & Computer Engineering, University of Missouri – Columbia, Columbia, Missouri, 1999
M.S. in Computer Engineering, University of Missouri – Columbia, Columbia, Missouri, 1992
B.S. in Computer Engineering & Electrical Engineering, University of Missouri – Columbia, Columbia, Missouri, 1990
John Usher is a professor of Industrial Engineering at the J.B. Speed School of Engineering.
Education
Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, North Carolina State, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1987
M.Eng. in Industrial Engineering, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, 1981
B.S. in Industrial Engineering, University of Louisville
, Louisville, Kentucky, 1980
Sumei Zhang is an associate professor of Urban & Public Affairs in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (City and Regional Planning), The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 2008
Master of Applied Statistics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 2006