Zhiqiang Zhou is a research scientist with 8 years of experience applying operations research and stochastic optimization to real-world problems, currently working at Alibaba Group after completing a Ph.D. in Operations Research at Georgia Tech. He combines deep theoretical expertise—developed through multi-year academic research on constrained stochastic and nonconvex optimization—with practical industry impact from roles at Alibaba, Western Digital, and Cardinal Operations. Skilled in Matlab, data analysis, and statistical modeling, he has designed dynamic policies and evaluation metrics for production systems such as semiconductor wafer lines. Comfortable bridging academia and industry, he leverages rigorous algorithmic thinking to deliver scalable decision-making tools. Based in Gainesville, FL, he is actively seeking full-time roles in operations research or data science where theory-driven solutions meet production constraints.
8 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor’s degree, Mathematics and Computer Science, Bachelor’s degree, Mathematics and Computer Science at Dalian University of Technology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Operations Research, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Operations Research at Georgia Institute of Technology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Industrial and Systems Engineering, 4.0, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Industrial and Systems Engineering, 4.0 at University of Florida
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Zhiqiang Zhou - Research Scientist at Alibaba Group