Dr. Nan Kong

Professor

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Biography

Nan Kong is a Professor in the Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering at Purdue University. He holds joint appointments in Biomedical Engineering. He has an extensive academic background, with a PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, a Master’s degree in Operations Research from Cornell University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Automation from Tsinghua University. His research focuses on production systems, with particular expertise in stochastic integer programming and Markov decision processes. He applies his knowledge to global optimization and uncertainty in system design, resource allocation, and workforce scheduling, especially in healthcare supply chain applications. His work includes computational modeling and optimization in disease prevention and control, as well as analyzing electronic health records and insurance claims data.

Research Interests

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.