Xiaolei Xie-Department of Industrial Engineering, Tsinghua University

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Xiaolei Xie, Associate Professor

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Name: Xiaolei Xie Phone: +86-10-6278-2501 E-mail: xxie@tsinghua.edu.cn Fax: +86-10-6279-4399 Address: 614 Shunde Building Homepage:

Biography

Dr. Xiaolei Xie is an associate professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering, Tsinghua University. He obtained his Ph.D. degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering in May 2014 from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. During the Ph.D. study, Dr. Xie worked on the inpatient emergency assistance in the Center for Science of Healthcare Delivery of Mayo Clinic. His research interests include healthcare operations management, EMR data mining, and policy analysis based on system science. Dr. Xie is currently the associate editor of IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, a member of the Expert Committee of the National Health Commission on data application of hospital quality monitoring system, and the expert group member of the National Health Insurance Bureau on DRG payment pilot.

Honors and Awards

IEEE Senior Member (2020)
Outstanding Innovation Award of IISE Service System Engineering (2020)
Annual Best Paper on New Application of IEEE Robotics & Automation Society (2020)
Outstanding Performance Award (University Level), Tsinghua University (2020)
Excellent Instructor of the 36th Challenge Cup, Tsinghua University (2018)
Second-class Distinguished Class Supervisor of Tsinghua University (2017)
Outstanding Performance Award (Department Level), Department of Industrial Engineering, Tsinghua University (2016,2017)
Beijing Excellent Talent Scholarship (2015)
SMDM International Travel Scholarship (2015)
Rea C & David H Gustafson Scholarship, ISyE Dept at UW-Madison (2013)
Annual Research Presentation Award, ISyE Dept at UW-Madison (2012,2013)
BP Energy Research Award (2011)

Educational Background

Ph.D. Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 2014
M.S. Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2009
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 2008

Employment History

Associate Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tsinghua University,
2017/12 - present
Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tsinghua University,
2014/07 – 2017/12

Courses

Undergraduate Courses
Discrete-Event System Simulation
Introduction to Healthcare Systems Engineering
Graduate Courses
China Studies: Industry, Society and Culture

Research Interests

Healthcare Systems Engineering
Healthcare and Production Systems Modeling
Stochastic Models
Data Mining

Research Projects

Host 2 Projects of National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
Participate 1 Key Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
Participate 1 Sub Project of National Key R & D Program
Host 5 Projects and Co-host 1 project from National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China from 2015
Host 2 Scientific Research Projects Consigned by Enterprises

Publications

Published Book

1. "Stochastic Modeling and Data Analytics in Healthcare Delivery Systems". Edited by Jingshan Li, Nan Kong and Xiaolei Xie, World Scientific Publishing ISBN: 978-981-3220-84-3 (hardcover)

Refereed Journal Papers

1. Xie, X.*, Fan, Z., Zhong, X. (2021) “Appointment Capacity Planning With Overbookingfor Outpatient Clinics With Patient No-Shows,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, Accepted.

2. Gong, K., Lee, H. K., Yu, K., Xie, X., Li, J. (2021). “A Prediction and Interpretation Framework of Acute Kidney Injury in Critical Care,” Journal of Biomedical Informatics, 113, 103653.

3. Li, X., Liu, D., Yang, M., Fry, M. J., Xie, X.* (2020). “Staffing Decisions in a Tele-ICU: Dedicated Versus Flexible Resources,” IISE Transactions on Healthcare Systems Engineering, 10(3), 172-183.

4. Zeng, Z., Fan, Z., Xie, X.*, Swartz, C. H., DePriest, P., Li, J. (2020). “A Two-level Iteration Approach for Modeling and Analysis of Rapid Response Process with Multiple Deteriorating Patients,” Flexible Services and Manufacturing Journal, 32(1), 35-71.

5. Luo, L., Pang, B., Chen, J., Li, Y., Xie, X.* (2019) “Assessing the Impact of Lifestyle Interventions on Diabetes Prevention in China: A Modeling Approach,” International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(10), 1677.

6. Yu, K., Xie, X.*(2019), “Predicting Hospital Readmission: A Joint Ensemble-learning Model,” IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics, 24(2), 447-456.

7. Chen, N., Xie, X., Zeng, Z., Zhong, X., Brenny-Fitzpatrick, M., Liegel, B. A., Zheng, L., Li, J. (2019), “Improving Discharge Process at the University of Wisconsin Hospital: A System-Theoretic Method,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 16(4), 1732-1749.

8. Liu, R., Tao, Y., Xie, X.* (2019), “An Adaptive Large Neighborhood Search Heuristic for the Vehicle Routing Problem with Time Windows and Synchronized Visits,” Computer and Operations Research, 101, 250-262.

9. Chen, N., Xie, X., Bain, P., Mundt, M., Zheng, L., Li, J. (2018), “An Analytical Framework for Modeling, Analysis and Improvement of Team Communication and Collaboration Process in Primary Care Clinics,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 16(3), 1148-1162.

10. Cui, L., Xie, X.*, Shen, Z., Lu, R., Wang, H. (2018), “Prediction of Healthcare Resources Utilization Using Multioutput Regression Models,” IISE Transactions on Healthcare Systems Engineering, 8(4), 291-302.

11. Cui, L., Xie, X.*, Shen, Z. (2018), “Prediction Task Guided Representation Learning of Medical Codes in EHR,” Journal of Biomedical Informatics, DOI: 84, 1-10.

12. Pang, B., Xie, X.*, Song, Y., Luo, L., Gong, R. (2018), “Surgery Scheduling under Case Cancellation and Surgery Duration Uncertainty,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 16(1), 74-86.

13. Li, X., Liu, D., Geng, N., Xie, X.* (2018), “Optimal ICU Admission Control with Premature Discharge,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 16(1), 148-164.

14. Yang, J., Li, L., Shi, Y., Xie, X.* (2018), “An ARIMA Model with Adaptive Orders for Predicting Blood Glucose Concentrations and Hypoglycemia,” IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics, 23(3), 1251-1260.

15. Zeng, Z., Xie, X., Menaker, H., Sanford-Ring, S.G., Li, J., (2018), “Performance Evaluation of Operating Room Schedules in Orthopedic Surgery,” Flexible Services and Manufacturing Journal, 30(1-2), pp.198-223.

16. Xie, X., He, T., Kang, J., Siscovick, D.S., Li, Y. and Pagán, J.A. (2018), “Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Intensive Hypertension Control in China,” Preventive medicine, 111, pp.110-114.

17. Liu, R., Xie, X.*, Yu, K. and Hu, Q. (2018) “A survey on Simulation Optimization for the Manufacturing System Operation,” International Journal of Modelling and Simulation, 38(2), pp.116-127.

18. Chen, N., Wang, M., Xie, X.*, Zheng, L., Swartz, C. H. (2017), “Modeling and Analysis of the Waiting Time of Rapid Response Process in Acute Care,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 3(1), 336-343.

19. Xie, X., Xing, J., Kong, N., Li, C., Li, J., Zhang, S. (2017), “Improving Colorectal Polyp Classification based on Physical Examination Data-An Ensemble Learning Approach,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 3(1), 434-441.

20. Yu, K., Xie, X.*, Luo, L., Gong, R. (2017), “Contributing Factors of Elective Surgical Case Cancellation: A Retrospective Cross-sectional Study at a Single-site Hospital,” BMC Surgery, 17(1), 100.

21. Su, W., Xie, X.*, Li, J., Zheng, L., Feng, S. C. (2017), “Reducing Energy Consumption in Serial Production Lines with Bernoulli Reliability Machines,” International Journal of Production Research, 55(24), 7356-7379.

22. Liu, R., Tao, Y., Hu, Q., Xie, X.* (2017), “Simulation-based Optimisation Approach for the Stochastic Two-echelon Logistics Problem,” International Journal of Production Research, 55(1), 187-201.

23. Su, W., Xie, X.*, Li, J., Zheng, L. (2016), “Improving Energy Efficiency in Bernoulli Serial Lines: An Integrated Model,” International Journal of Production Research, 54(11), 3414-3428.

24. Xie, X., Li, J., Swartz, C. H., Dong, Y., DePriest, P. (2014), “Modeling and Analysis of Ward Patient Rescue Process on the Hospital Floor,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 13(2), 514-528.

25. Xie, X., Li, J., Swartz, C. H., DePriest, P. (2013), “Improving Response-time Performance in Acute Care Delivery: A Systems Approach,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 11(4), 1240-1249.

26. Xie, X., Li, J. (2012), “Modeling, Analysis and Continuous Improvement of Food Production Systems: A Case Study at a Meat Shaving and Packaging Line,” Journal of Food Engineering, 113(2), 344-350.

27. Xie, X., Li, J., Swartz, C. H., DePriest, P. (2012), “Modeling and Analysis of Rapid Response Process to Improve Patient Safety in Acute Care,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 9(2), 215-225.

Public Service

Department Service

Director of the Research Center for Health and Medical Services

Member of Data Management Center

Director of the Fourth and Eighth Grade

Undergraduate Thesis Design Committee

Undergraduate Production Practice Committee

Youth Committee Member of the Department of Industrial Engineering

Associate Editor

IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering

IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters

Flexible Services and Manufacturing Journal

IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (CASE 2019-)

Editor in Chief of Special Issue

IISE Transactions on Healthcare Systems Engineering

International Journal of Production Research