Welcome!

I am an assistant professor in the Department of Statistics and Operations Research at UNC Chapel Hill since 2024. I received my Ph.D. from the Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research at the University of California, Berkeley, in 2024, where I was advised by Zuo-Jun (Max) Shen. I received my B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering from Tsinghua University in 2019.

Research Interest

My research interests include data-driven decision-making and machine learning (specifically statistical learning and active learning), with applications in operations management. I am particularly interested in decision-focused learning, a methodology that designs and trains prediction models to account for decision-making in downstream optimization problems. These downstream problems include real-world applications in revenue management, such as product recommendation, assortment optimization and inventory management.

• Methodologies: Statistical learning, active learning, decision-focused learning.

• Applied Area: Revenue management, pricing, supply chain management.

I am seeking self-motivated students with strong Python programming skills to work with me. Students from both UNC and other institutions are welcome. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact me directly via email and include your CV.

Contact

“mo_liu” AT “unc.edu”