
Christine Nguyen, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Christine Nguyen’s research focuses on applying machine learning, artificial intelligence and data analytics to improve complex systems across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and service operations. Her work integrates techniques such as clustering, simulation and data-driven optimization with operations research methods to address real-world challenges. Through externally sponsored projects, she collaborates with corporate and nonprofit partners to develop practical, scalable solutions that enhance efficiency and decision-making. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges advanced analytics and operational strategy to drive innovation in industry and healthcare settings.
Research Areas
- Machine learning applications
- Operations research
- Optimization
- AI in manufacturing
Department: Industrial and Systems Engineering
College: Engineering and Engineering Technology
Email: cnguyen@niu.edu