Dr. Chen an Lin

Biography

Chen-An Lin is an Assistant Professor at Purdue University's Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business specializing in Operations Management. He earned his Ph.D. in Operations Management from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, where he was mentored by Professor Kevin Shang and Professor Peng Sun. His doctoral research focused on dynamic pricing, revenue management, queueing systems, congestion-prone supply chains, and service operations. Dr. Lin's work is recognized for developing optimal dynamic control policies for queueing systems, and his findings have been published in the renowned journal Management Science. He has also presented his research at prestigious conferences such as the INFORMS Annual Meeting, MSOM Conference, and POMS Annual Conference. In 2021, he was honored with the Student Paper Award from the POMS College of Sustainable Operations. His expertise lies in formulating effective strategies for managing congestion and enhancing operational efficiency within supply chain and service operations. As an Assistant Professor, he is committed to advancing the field of Operations Management through research, teaching, and engagement with both academic and industrial communities.

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