Northern Illinois University
College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
Northern Illinois University

Title:	Assistant Professor
Department:	Industrial and Systems Engineering
Office Location:	EB 236
Office Phone:	815-753-6748
Email:	cnguyen@niu.edu

Education

• Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Southern California (2014)
• M.S. in Operations Research, University of Southern California (2011)
• B.S. in Applied Mathematics, Northwestern University (2009)
• B.S. in Industrial Engineering and Management Science, Northwestern University (2009)

Research Interests

• Optimization
• Supply Chain
• Logistics
• Transportation
• Analytics

Selected Projects

• Improving patient flow at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, funded by Northwestern University

Professional Associations and Honors

• PI Academy, Northern Illinois University (2014-2015)
• Member, Institute of Industrial Engineers (since 2009)
• Member, Institute for Operations Research and Management Science (since 2009)
• Member and Presenter, Expanding Your Horizons (2009-2014)
• Teaching Assistant of the Year, University of Southern California (2012-2013)
• Co-President, Omega Rho Honor Society, University of Southern California (2012-2013)
• Women in Transportation Science, Los Angeles Chapter (2009-2014)
• Mentor, 2012 Summer Institute (2012)
• Student of the Year, National Center for Metropolitan Transportation Research (2010)

Selected Publications

• Nguyen, C., Toriello, A., and M. Dessouky. (2014) Consolidation Strategies for the Delivery of Perishable Products. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review 69:108-121.
• Nguyen, C., Toriello, A., Dessouky, M., and J. Moore II. (2013)Evaluation of Transportation Practices in the California Cut Flower Industry. Interfaces 43(2): 182-193.