Teaching
Courses, simulations, and student evaluations
Course Material Development
🤖 Machine Learning: From Business Analytics to Code
Interactive Online Course Materials
A comprehensive journey from business thinking to ML implementation
10+ Modules | 3 Hands-on Projects | Real-world Case Studies
Access Course Materials →🎮 Interactive Simulation Demos
End-of-class interactive demonstrations for teaching operations and process flow concepts
Port Operations Simulator
Strategic analytics with 4 variance strategies. Explore throughput maximization, cost efficiency, wait time minimization, and balanced optimization.
▶ Launch SimulatorQueueing System Simulation
M/M/c queue with custom distributions. Experiment with exponential, uniform, normal, deterministic, Erlang, and triangular distributions.
▶ Launch SimulatorInfusion Center Operations
AnyLogic cloud model for oncology infusion center scheduling and resource optimization. Real-world healthcare operations simulation.
🔗 Open in AnyLogicNewsvendor Model Simulator
Single-period inventory optimization under demand uncertainty. Explore critical ratio, overage/underage costs, and optimal order quantity decisions.
▶ Launch SimulatorVehicle Routing (TSP)
Compare routing algorithms for last-mile delivery. Visualize Nearest Neighbor, 2-Opt, Insertion, and Christofides heuristics against optimal solutions.
▶ Launch SimulatorFacility Location Strategy
Capacitated facility location problem with coverage and cost trade-offs. Balance fixed costs, transportation costs, and service coverage.
▶ Launch SimulatorCourses Taught
Instructor of Record
- Supply Chain Analytics (52:620:326) — Spring 2026, Rutgers-Camden
- Introduction to Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing (33:799:460) — 2026
- Demand Planning & Fulfillment (29:799:310) — Summer 2025, Winter 2025
Teaching Assistant Experience
Project Management (2021–2025) • Supply Chain Analytics • Operations Analysis • Supply Chain Finance • Global Procurement & Supply • Process & Operations Management • Supply Chain Analytics Essentials
📄 Complete Teaching Evaluation Report: View Full SIRS Summer 2025 Evaluation (PDF)
Student Evaluation Summary (Summer 2025)
| Dimension | Section | Dept | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preparedness | 4.80 | 4.54 | 4.40 |
| Responsiveness | 4.90 | 4.62 | 4.50 |
| Generated Interest | 4.78 | 4.50 | 4.49 |
| Positive Attitude | 4.90 | 4.54 | 4.56 |
| Fairness in Grading | 4.90 | 4.62 | 4.48 |
| Encouragement | 4.90 | 4.54 | 4.43 |
| Overall Effectiveness | 4.91 | 4.47 | 4.33 |
| Course Quality | 5.00 | 4.29 | 4.30 |
Response rate: 85% • All metrics exceed departmental and school averages
Representative Student Comments
- "Professor Zhou explained difficult concepts with clarity."
- "Quick to respond and tailored the course to our needs."
- "Integrated Stata and Colab into projects effectively."
- "Respectful, encouraging, made learning fun."
- "Fast-paced due to summer schedule, but well-organized."
Certification Examination Support
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Technical Certificate, Rutgers Business School (2022–2025)
Organized examination logistics, coordinated scheduling, and proctored certification exams. - Advanced Certification in Procurement, Rutgers Business School (2025)
Coordinated examination administration on the New Brunswick campus.