Fuqiang Zhang,  Dan Broida Professor of Operations and Manufacturing Management

Holding a Calligraphy Artwork from an EMBA Student (the Chinese characters refer to efficiency, quality, speed, and variety, the four core competencies in Operations)

“Professor Zhang is an energetic, rigorous, and friendly person. During the half year I studied with him, I learned many advanced methods of operational strategy from him and learned about many real cases. In class, he analyzes precise calculations and reasonable estimates. After class, he actively answers classmates’ questions and keeps in touch with his students. I was delighted to learn that he had just returned from Singapore. It promises to be a fun and rewarding journey. If given the chance, I still hope to gain his guidance.”  Ming Lu, SMP

  • Professor and Area Chair of Supply Chain, Operations, and Technology
  • Academic director of MBA programs
  • Currently teaches in MBA (Global Immersion), SMP/MBA (Advanced Operations Strategy), OMBA (Managing Operations in the Digital Era), Shanghai EMBA (Operations Management), and PhD (Research Developments in Supply Chain Management)
  • Married with two kids (busy chauffeuring them around for sports and music activities)
  • I enjoy reading, traveling, and watching my kids’ soccer games.
Santa Lucia Hill, Santiago, Chile (Global Immersion Teaching Trip, 2022)

“Professor Zhang is an outstanding teacher. During our global immersion study program in Singapore, he patiently walked us through all the complex details of the project. He clearly explained why we were doing it and what we were trying to accomplish. He was also very approachable and easy to talk to.” Oyeyemi Jolaoye Sonubi, 2025 MBA Candidate

Watching a St. Louis CITY Soccer Game (Won 4-1!)