Department of Management
Dr. Tao Zhu
Clinical Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship
Faculty profile
About Dr. Tao Zhu
Tao Zhu teaches Principles of Management and Leadership and Operations Management. Before transitioning to higher education, he managed global supply chains and contract manufacturing operations for a consumer electronics startup. His classes provide experiential learning in hardware product design sprints, offshore supplier management, and production line ramp-up strategies.
Dr. Tao Zhu is a member of the Department of Management in the School of Business.
Areas of expertise
- Hardware prototyping management
- Contract manufacturing oversight
- Product design sprints
- Supply chain ramp-up
Contact
- Office
- Tidewell Hall 325
- Building
- Tidewell Hall
Fall 2026 office hours
Dr. Tao Zhu isn't teaching in Fall 2026. Email to arrange a meeting.
2026–27
Teaching
Dr. Tao Zhu has no undergraduate teaching assignment in the 2026–27 catalog. For the department's courses, see the Department of Management.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.