He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mathematics and Statistics, respectively, from East China Normal University, Shanghai, China, and Ph.D. degree in Operations Research/Operations Management from Kent State University, USA. His research interests include neural networks, time series forecasting, supply chain management, and statistical quality control. His work has appeared in several reputable publications. He is on the editorial review board of Production and Operations Management journal. His profile has been published in Who’s Who in the 21st Century and Who’s Who in the World.