College of Management and Economics
Associate professor
工业工程
kfang@tju.edu.cn
方侃,浙江台州人,天津大学管理与经济学部工业工程系副教授,博士生导师,于2007年和2009年分别获得浙江大学数学系学士和硕士学位,2013年获得美国普渡大学工业工程博士学位,哥伦比亚大学商学院访问学者。入选天津市“131”创新型人才培养工程、天津大学“北洋学者-青年骨干教师”计划,担任中国运筹学会排序分会理事,天津市工业工程学会理事。主要研究方向为调度优化、车辆路径优化、智能制造、风险管理、以及机器学习方法在管理优化中的应用,主要研究方法包括整数规划、精确算法、(元)启发式算法、以及近似算法等数学优化方法。讲授课程包括运筹学、高级运筹学、智能优化算法、优化理论、数学优化方法以及管理数学基础等。在INFORMS Journal on Computing (UTD24), Production and Operations Management (UTD24), European Journal of Operational Research, Annals of Operations Research, Journal of the Operational Research Society, International Journal of Production Research, Computers & Operations Research, International Journal of Production Economics, Journal of Business Research, Computers & Industrial Engineering, Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Journal of Management Science and Engineering, 《管理科学学报》等国内外权威期刊发表论文40余篇,主持国家自然科学基金项目2项,并参与国家自然科学基金重点项目、面上项目和青年项目多项。
欢迎对调度优化、车辆路径优化以及智能制造系统优化等方向感兴趣的优秀学生报考学术型硕士和博士研究生,欢迎本科生担任科研助理,积极参与各类科研项目与竞赛。
【招生要求】:
具备扎实的数学基础和良好的编程能力,至少熟练掌握一门编程语言(本科专业建议为数学、计算机科学、信息管理、工业工程、统计等相关领域);
勤奋踏实,具有较强的自我驱动力;
善于钻研,执行力强,能够专注于科研任务;
性格开朗乐观,心理素质良好,具有积极向上的心态;
在同等条件下,优先考虑有志于继续攻读博士学位的学生。
- Bachelor’s Degree| Zhejiang University| Mathematics| 2007
- Master’s Degree| Zhejiang University| Operations Research| 2009
- Doctoral degree| Purdue University| Industrial Engineering| 2013
- Scheduling
- 车辆路径优化
- Intelligent Manufacturing
- Emergency Management
- Deep learning
- Papers
- [1] D. Huang, Z. Mao, K. Fang*, S. Kumar, M. Zhang. Forecasting automobile sales with social media information under pandemic emergencies: Evidence from Chinese automobile industry. Annals of Operations Research, available online, 2025. (ABS3)
- [2] D. Li*, K. E. Stecke, Y. Yin*, K. Fang, H. Jin, I. Kaku. Why and How Seru Production Systems Are Responsive and Efficient in Volatile Markets. Production and Operations Management, available online, 2025. (UTD24)
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- [3] Z. Mao, T. Cao, E. Fu, K. Fang*, D. Huang. An adaptive hybrid neighbourhood search algorithm for order acceptance and batch scheduling problem in additive manufacturing. International Journal of Production Research, available online, 2025. (ABS3)
- [4] Z. Mao, Q. Pan, K. Fang, D. Huang, Y. Sun*. A two-stage adaptive neighborhood search heuristic for the medical waste collection rerouting and rescheduling problem. Expert Systems with Applications 287: 128167, 2025. (ABS1)
- [5] Y. Qiu, Y. Chen, Kan Fang, K. Fang*. A novel communication-efficient heterogeneous federated positive and unlabelled learning method for credit scoring. Computers and Operation Research 177: 106982, 2025. (ABS3)
- [6] S. Wang*, H. Zhang, F. Chu, K. Fang. A cutting-plane algorithm for an orienteering problem with mandatory visits and simultaneous production. International Journal of Production Research, available online, 2025. (ABS3)
- [7] D. Huang, Z. Mao*, K. Fang*, E. Fu, M.L. Pinedo. An Improved Combinatorial Benders Decomposition Algorithm for the Human-Robot Collaborative Assembly Line Balancing Problem. INFORMS Journal on Computing, available online, 2024. (UTD24)
- [8] Y. Qiu, Y. Chen, Kan Fang*, L. Yu*, K. Fang*. Fraud Detection by Integrating Multisource Heterogeneous Presence-only Data. INFORMS Journal on Computing, available online, 2024. (UTD24)
- [9] K. Fang, E. Fu*, D. Huang*, G.Y. Ke, M. Verma. A value-at-risk based approach to the routing problem of multi-hazmat railcars. European Journal of Operational Research 320(1): 132-145, 2025. (ABS4)
- [10] Z. Mao, J. Zhang, Y. Sun, K. Fang, D. Huang*. Balancing parallel assembly lines with human-robot collaboration: problem definition, mathematical model and tabu search approach. International Journal of Production Research 63(1): 51-85, 2025. (ABS3)
- [11] Z. Mao, E. Fu, D. Huang, K. Fang*, L. Chen. Combinatorial Benders decomposition for single machine scheduling in additive manufacturing with two-dimensional packing constraints. European Journal of Operational Research 317(3):890-905, 2024. (ABS4)
- [12] Z. Xie, X. Li, D. Huang, A. Appolloni, K. Fang*. Simultaneous product platform design and scheduling on unrelated additive/subtractive hybrid machines. Industrial Management & Data Systems 124(11): 3012-3051, 2024. (ABS2)
- [13] Z. Mao, Y. Sun, K. Fang, D. Huang*, J. Zhang. Balancing and scheduling of assembly line with multi-type collaborative robots. International Journal of Production Economics 271: 109207, 2024. (ABS3)
- [14] Z. Mao, Y. Sun, K. Fang, D. Huang*, J. Zhang. Model and metaheuristic for human–robot collaboration assembly line worker assignment and balancing problem. Computers & Operations Research 165: 106605, 2024. (ABS3)
- [15] D. Wang, K. Fang*, W. Luo, W. Ouyang. Approximation algorithms for mixed batch scheduling on parallel machines. Journal of the Operational Research Society 75(12): 2365-2374, 2024. (ABS3)
- [16] K. Fang, W. Luo*, M.L. Pinedo, M. Jin, L. Lu. Rescheduling for new orders on a single machine with rejection. Journal of the Operational Research Society 75(2): 346-360, 2024. (ABS3)
- [17] Z. Mao, Y. Xu, K. Fang, C. Wang, D. Huang*. An adaptive large neighborhood search algorithm for parallel assembly lines scheduling problem with complex fixture constraints. Computers & Industrial Engineering 188: 109900, 2024. (ABS2)
- [18] Z. Mao, J. Zhang, K. Fang, D. Huang*, Y. Sun. Balancing U-type assembly lines with human-robot collaboration. Computers & Operations Research 159: 106359, 2023. (ABS3)
- [19] S. Chen, Y. Qiu*, J. Li, K. Fang, K. Fang*; Precision marketing for financial industry using a PU-learning recommendation method. Journal of Business Research 160: 113771, 2023 (ABS3)
- [20] D. Huang, Z. Mao, K. Fang*, L. Chen. Solving the shortest path interdiction problem via reinforcement learning. International Journal of Production Research 61(1): 31-48, 2023. (ABS3)
- [21] F. Liu, K. Fang*, J. Tang, Y. Yin. Solving the rotating seru production problem with dynamic multi-objective evolutionary algorithms, Journal of Management Science and Engineering 7(1): 48-66, 2022.
- [22] D. Huang, Z. Mao, K. Fang*, B. Yuan. Combinatorial Benders decomposition for mixed-model two-sided assembly line balancing problem. International Journal of Production Research 60(8): 2598-2624, 2022. (ABS3)
- [23] K. Fang, S. Wang*, M.L. Pinedo, L. Chen, F. Chu. A combinatorial Benders decomposition algorithm for parallel machine scheduling with working-time restrictions. European Journal of Operational Research 291(1): 128-146, 2021. (ABS4)
- [24] K. Fang*, W. Luo, A. Che. Speed scaling in two-machine lot-streaming flow shops with consistent sublots. Journal of the Operational Research Society 72(11): 2429-2441, 2021. (ABS3)
- [25] Z. Mao, D. Huang, K. Fang*, C. Wang, D. Lu. Milk-run routing problem with progress-lane in the collection of automobile parts. Annals of Operations Research 291: 657–684, 2020. (ABS3)
- [26] Q. Yu, K. Fang*, N. Zhu*, S. Ma. A matheuristic approach to the orienteering problem with service time dependent profits. European Journal of Operational Research 273(2): 488-503, 2019. (ABS4)
- [27] S. Wang, Z. Zhu, K. Fang, F. Chu, C. Chu*. Scheduling on a two-machine permutation flow shop under time-of-use electricity tariffs. International Journal of Production Research 56(9): 3173-3187, 2018. (ABS3)
- [28] K. Fang, G.Y. Ke*, M. Verma. A routing and scheduling approach to rail transportation of hazardous materials with demand due dates. European Journal of Operational Research 261(1): 154-168, 2017. (ABS4)
- [29] H. Zhang, J. Cai*, K. Fang, F. Zhao, J.W. Sutherland. Operational optimization of a grid-connected factory with onsite photovoltaic and battery storage systems. Applied Energy 205: 1538-1547, 2017.
- [30] K. Fang, N.A. Uhan*, F. Zhao, J.W. Sutherland. Scheduling on a single machine under time-of-use tariffs. Annals of Operations Research 238(1): 199-227, 2016. (ABS3)
- [31] X. Zhang, K. Fang, G. Francis*. How to optimize switch virtual keyboards to trade off speed and accuracy. Cognitive Research: Principles and Implications 1: 6, 2016. (ABS2)
- [32] H. Zhang, F. Zhao*, K. Fang, J.W. Sutherland. Energy-conscious flow shop scheduling under time-of-use electricity tariffs. CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology 63(1): 37-40, 2014.
- [33] K. Fang, N.A. Uhan*, F. Zhao, J.W. Sutherland. Flow shop scheduling with peak power consumption constraints. Annals of Operations Research 206(1): 115-145, 2013. (ABS3)
- [34] K. Fang, N.A. Uhan, F. Zhao*, J.W. Sutherland. A new approach to scheduling in manufacturing for power consumption and carbon footprint reduction. Journal of Manufacturing Systems 30(4): 234-240, 2011. (ABS1)
- [35] 方侃,安义丹,朱宁,黄典*。考虑无人机站的车辆路径规划问题。管理科学学报 28(1): 61-76, 2025。
- [36] 毛照昉,宋满金,黄典*,方侃。基于自适应邻域模拟退火算法的厂内零部件接收与转运优化。运筹与管理 33(6): 7-13, 2024.
- [37] 龙雲,周剑峰,方侃,朱宁*。旅行时间不确定的灵活线路公交调度优化。交通运输工程与信息学报 22(84): 48-62, 2024.
- [38] 毛照昉,王威,方侃,黄典*。基于模拟退火算法的人机协同装配线平衡问题研究。控制与决策 39(10): 3366-3374, 2024。
- [39] 张敏,汪洋*,方侃。基于改进区块进化算法求解置换流水车间问题。计算机集成制造系统 24(5): 1207-1216, 2018.
- Honors & Awards
- [1] IJPR Top 2% Reviewer (2023)
- [2] 中国大学生机械工程创新创意大赛——工业工程与精益管理创新赛,三等奖,指导教师 (2023)
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- [3] 中国大学生机械工程创新创意大赛——工业工程与精益管理创新赛,一等奖,指导教师 (2022)
- [4] 天津市教学成果奖,二等奖,“面向新工科项目式学习的专创融合创新创业教育探索与实践”(集体奖,2022)
- [5] 天津市第十六届青年教师教学竞赛校内选拔赛二等奖(2021)
- [6] 教育部工业工程类教指委专业优秀课程设计展示活动优秀等级,指导教师(2020)
- [7] 第15届“东风日产杯”清华IE亮剑全国工业工程应用案例大赛三等奖,指导教师(2020)
- [8] 美国大学生数学建模竞赛H奖,指导教师(2020)
- [9] 天津大学管理与经济学部青年教师教学基本功竞赛二等奖 (2019)
- [10] 天津大学本科生毕业设计优秀论文,指导教师(2018,2021)
- [11] Ross Fellowship, Purdue University (2009)
- [12] 浙江大学优秀毕业生(2007)