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Research Interests

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Methodology

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Decisions under Uncertainty and Distributionally Robust Optimization

Completely Positive and Co-positive Program

Optimization and Game Theory

 

Applications

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Healthcare and Humanitarian Operations

Supply Chain Risk management

Process Flexibility

Innovative Business Models

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Published Papers

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  • Gao, S. Y., He, Y., Zhang, R., Zheng, Z., Lam, S. W., and Tan, E., 2024. Optimizing Initial Screening for Colorectal Cancer Detection with Adherence Behavior. Accepted in Management Science. [Link]

               -  POMS HK 2022 Best Student Paper Competition, 1st Place.​

  • Lu, L., Fang, X., Gao, S.Y., Kazaz, B., 2024. Converting Counterfeiters in Emerging Markets to Authorized Suppliers: A New Anti-Counterfeiting Measure. Accepted in Production and Operations Management. [Link]

  • Zhu., T., Yeo, N., Gao, S. Y., and Loke, G., 2023. Inventory-Responsive Donor Management Policy: A Tandem Queueing Network Model.  Manufacturing & Service Operations Management. [Link]

  • Cheng, G., Gao, S. Y., Yuan, Y., Zhang, C., and Zheng, Z., 2022. On the Test Accuracy and Effective Control of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study in Singapore. INFORMS Journal on Applied Analytics, 52(6), pp.524-538. [Link]

  • Gao, S.Y., Simchi-Levi, D., Teo, C.P., Yan, Z., 2019. Disruption Risk Mitigation in Supply Chains - The Risk Exposure Index Revisited. Operations Research. [Link]

  • Yan, Z., Gao, S.Y., and Teo, C.P., 2017. On the Design of Sparse but Efficient Structures in Operations. Management Science. [Link]​​

  • Gao, S.Y., Lim, W.S. and Tang, C., 2016. Entry of Copycats of Luxury Brands. Marketing Science, 36(2), pp.272-289. [Link]

  • Gao, S.Y., Lim, W.S. and Ye, Z., 2023. Optimal Channel Strategy of Luxury Brands in the Presence of Online Marketplace and Counterfeits. European Journal of Operational Research, 308(2), pp.709-721.[Link]

  • Gao, S.Y., Lim, W.S. and Tang, C., 2016. The Impact of the Potential Entry of Copycats: Entry Conditions, Consumer Welfare, and Social Welfare. Decision Sciences. [Link]

  • Gao, S.Y., Sun, J., and Wu, S. Y., 2016. A Semi-infinite Programming Approach to Two-stage Stochastic Linear Programs with High-order Moment Constraints. Optimization Letters, pp.1-11. [Link]

  • Gao, S.Y., Kong, L. and Sun, J., 2014. Robust Two-stage Stochastic Linear Programs with Moment Constraints. Optimization, 63(6), pp.829-837. [Link]

Working Papers

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  • Gao, S. Y., Teo, C.P., and Zheng, H., Homeland Security Games: The Value of Flexible Redeployment. Major Revision in Operations Research.

  • Wang, X., Zhu, Y., Gao, S. Y., Zheng, Z., and Lam, S. W., Screening Process Information Matters More Than Clinical Information: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Information Sharing on Cancer Screening Decision. Major Revision in Manufacturing & Service Operations Management.

  • Lu, L., Boyabatli, O., Gao, S. Y., Flexible vs. Dedicated Technology Choice in the Presence of Multiproduct Subscription Programs. Reject and Resubmit at Management Science. 

  • Bi, S., Gao, S. Y., Lyu, G., and Wang, Z., Capacity Configuration for Emergency Supply Chains: A Time-to-Survive Perspective. Under Review.

  • Rethinking Appointment Scheduling: Addressing Counselor Burnout and Improving Patient Outcomes. (With Kejia Hu, Yuchen Liang, and Chung-Piaw Teo)​. Under Preparation.

  • Optimal Scheduling and Policy Design of Two-Dose Vaccination Rollout. (With Bandi, C., Moorthy, R., Tan, B. K., and Teo, C. P.) . Under Preparation. 

    • Previously distributed by the title "Vaccine Appointment Scheduling: The Second Dose Challenge.​

  • On the Adherence of Colorectal Cancer Screening Policies – A Survey Study in Singapore. (With Nicholas Yeo, Yan He, and Zhichao Zheng). Under Preparation.

  • Data-Driven Robust Incomplete Information Games and Bounded Rationality. (With Chung-Piaw Teo) Under preparation.

  • A COP-CP Approach to Max-Min Bilinear Conic Programs: Theory, Algorithms, and Applications. (With Yancheng Yuan and Xindong Tang). Under Preparation.

  • Intermediary Agri-Service Providers with Co-Production: The Impact of Farm Size on Performance. (With Omkar Palsule-Desai and Chung-Piaw Teo). Under Preparation.

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