Dr. Natalia Summerville

Associate Professor

Biography

Natalia Summerville is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Engineering Graduate Professional Programs at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering. She obtained her Doctorate from North Carolina State University in 2012. With extensive teaching experience, she has lectured at both North Carolina State University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her areas of research include optimization practices and machine learning applications, particularly in analyzing virus spread trends related to COVID-19. Summerville has contributed significantly to academic publications in the field of planning and scheduling, including work on genetic algorithms and project selection. She is committed to advancing the understanding of engineering applications through rigorous research and education.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer
— Present

North Carolina State University • North Carolina, US

Conducted courses in engineering and professional programs.

Lecturer
— Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Massachusetts, US

Taught engineering courses as a visiting lecturer.

Courses

AIPI 530: Optimization Practice