Christine Nguyen, Ph.D.

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
• Machine learning/AI
• Analytics

Selected Projects

• NSF S-STEM Track 2, Scholarships and Enhanced Mentoring to Promote Equity and Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
• MxD, Machine Learning-based Quality Improvement for Thermal Energy Cutting
• Montrose, Inc, Predictive Modeling of Real Estate Data
• Nestle Inc., Distribution Center Design Optimization
• Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, Improving patient flow and transport policies

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)

Selected Publications

• Placencia, K., Feliciano-Semidei, R. and Nguyen, C. Effects of Discipline-Based Derivative Problems on Undergraduate Students’ Attitudes Toward Calculus. Mathematics Teaching-Research Journal. (To appear in October 2026 issue)
• Gladfelter, A., Thomas, S., Nguyen, C. and S. O’Connor. Assessing Misidentification Potential when Using Percent Development Delay as an Early Intervention Eligibility Criterion. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools. Accepted December 2025.
• Vaidya, M., Wang, Z., Nguyen, C., Damodaran, P. and A. Soundararajan. (2022). “Distribution Operations Improvement in the Post-pandemic New Normal: A Case Study”. Proceedings of the IISE Conference and Expo 2022.
• 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.

Honors Faculty Fellow (2022-2023)

As an Honors Faculty Fellow, Professor Nguyen taught a seminar on Technology Adoptions of 21^st Century: Affordable Access or Intrusive Invasion with Professor Pohlman in the University Honors Program. The Honors Faculty Fellowship program identifies faculty eager to teach innovative, exciting seminars of interest to highly-motivated students from across the university.

Work Experience

• Associate professor, NIU Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2020-present)
• Assistant professor, NIU Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2014-2020)
• Operations research analyst, Dessouky & Associates, Los Angeles, CA (2013-2014)
• Research assistant, Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Southern California (2011-2014)
• Adjunct researcher, RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, CA (August-December 2011)
• Graduate summer associate, RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, CA (Summer 2011)