In his research, he develops math and computer models and modeling techniques that can help to find ways to improve the efficiency of logistics, transportation, manufacturing, and service systems. He has authored 14 refereed journal articles that have appeared in journals such as Transportation Science, European Journal of Operational Research, International Journal of Production Economics, and Transportation Research E. He holds PhD and Master's degrees in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan; a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Washington University in Saint Louis; and a proficiency certificate in Mandarin Chinese (HSK level 4).