Zheyong Bian, Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorOffice Location 201G, Engineering Building 4
Phone 713-743-1875
Email zbian2 [at] central.uh.edu
Education
Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 2018–2020
M.S. in Transportation Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 2016–2018
M.Eng. in Industrial Engineering, Tianjin University, 2013–2016
B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Tianjin University, 2009–2013
Professional Experience
September 2026–Present: Associate Professor, University of Houston
September 2020–August 2026: Assistant Professor, University of Houston
June 2020–August 2020: Postdoctoral Associate, Rutgers University
Courses Taught
SLCT 6397: Logistics Sys. Design & Plan
SCLT 6314: Measurement and Evaluation of Supply Chain Operations
SCLT 6318: Supply Chain Strategies
SCLT 3384: Logistics Tech and Processes
SCLT 2380: Distribution Channels
Research Interests
Applications
- Transportation Infrastructure Management
- Railway Transportation
- Maritime Transportation
- Smart Shared Mobility
- Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Methodologies
- Data Analysis
- Operations Research
- Optimization Theory
- Mechanism Design
- Algorithm Development
- Image Processing
Selected Publications
- Bian, Z. and Liu, X. Mechanism Design for On-Demand First-Mile Ridesharing. Submitted to Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, Accepted for Publication.
- Bian, Z., Zhang, Z. and Liu, X. Unobserved Component Model for Predicting Monthly Traffic Volume." Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems 145.12 (2019): 04019052.
- Bian, Z. and Liu, X., 2019. Mechanism design for first-mile ridesharing based on personalized requirements part I: Theoretical analysis in generalized scenarios. Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, 120, pp. 147-171.
- Bian, Z. and Liu, X., 2019. Mechanism design for first-mile ridesharing based on personalized requirements part II: Solution algorithm for large-scale problems. Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, 120, pp. 172-192.
- Bian, Z. and Liu, X., 2018. A real-time adjustment strategy for the operational level stochastic orienteering problem: A simulation-aided optimization approach. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 115, pp. 246-266.
- Deng, J., Liu, X., Jing, G. and Bian, Z., 2018. Probabilistic risk analysis of flying ballast hazard on high-speed rail lines. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 93, pp. 396-409.
- Ma, X., Dong, H., Liu, X., Jia, L., Xie, G. and Bian, Z., 2018. An optimal communications protocol for maximizing lifetime of railway infrastructure wireless monitoring network. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 14(8), pp. 3347-3357.
- Lin Y., Bian, Z.* (Corresponding author), and Liu, X., 2016. Developing a dynamic neighborhood structure for an adaptive hybrid simulated annealing–tabu search algorithm to solve the symmetrical traveling salesman problem. Applied Soft Computing, 49, pp. 937-952.
- Lin, Y., Bian, Z.* (corresponding author), Sun, S. and Xu, T., 2015. A two-stage simulated annealing algorithm for the many-to-many milk-run routing problem with pipeline inventory cost. Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2015.
- Qi, E., Duan, Q., Bian, Z. and Shi, Y., 2015. VI-based optimization model of layout of guidance sign in multilayer space. Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems, 9, p. 031.
Papers
- Bian, Z.* (Corresponding author), Wang, B., and Mansouri, M. Self-adaptive Optimization Strategies for Dynamic and Stochastic Orienteering Problem in Autonomous Transportation System, Submitted to Computers & Operations Research, Under Review.
- Bian, Z. and Liu, X. A Hybrid Mechanism for Mixed Scheduled and On-demand Dynamic First-Mile Ridesharing, Draft Ready. Plan to submit to the journal of “Transportation Science”.
- Bian, Z., Bai, Y., and Liu, X. Optimization for Multi-year Maritime Channel Dredging Plan. Completed modeling and analysis. Plan to submit to the journal of “Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies”.
- Bian, Z. Generalized Optimal Mechanism Design for Collaborative Transportation. In preparation. Plan to submit to the journal of “Transportation Science”.
- Zhang, Z., Liu, X., and Bian, Z. Analysis of Freight Train Derailment Rates for Unit Trains and Manifest Trains, Submitted to Transportation Research Board (2021), Under Review.
- Bai, Y., and Bian, Z. Optimal Infrastructure Maintenance Decisions to Minimize Life Cycle Cost Using Markov Decision Process Model. Submitted to Transportation Research Board (2021), Under Review.
Conference Publications
- Bian, Z. and Liu, X., 2018. A Detour-Based Pricing Mechanism for First-Mile Ridesharing in Connection with Rail Public Transit. In 2018 Joint Rail Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
- Zhang, Z., Liu, X. and Bian, Z., 2018. Analysis of Restricted-Speed Accidents Using Fault Tree Analysis. In 2018 Joint Rail Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
- Zhang, Z., Liu, X. and Bian, Z., 2018. Analysis of Restricted Speed Related Train Accidents in the United States, 2000 to 2016. In 2018 Joint Rail Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
- Turla, T., Liu, X., Zhang, Z. and Bian, Z., 2018. Analysis of Train Collision Risk in the United States: 2001 to 2015. In 2018 Joint Rail Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
- Bian, Z. and Liu, X., 2017. Planning the Ridesharing Route for the First-Mile Service Linking to Railway Passenger Transportation. In 2017 Joint Rail Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers.