Dr. Ningyuan Chen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ningyuan Chen is an associate professor in the Department of Management at the University of Toronto, Mississauga, with a cross-appointment at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. He joined the University of Toronto after serving as an assistant professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). Ningyuan received his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from Columbia University in October 2015. His research interests include revenue management, dynamic pricing, networks, and statistics, focusing on how these fields can be applied to optimize business strategies and operational efficiency. He fosters a strong mathematical background among his students, encouraging them to participate in research projects and initiatives that leverage this analytical approach. Ningyuan is actively involved in both teaching and research, contributing to advancements in the fields of operations research and management science.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-10-01 — Present

University of Toronto, Mississauga • Mississauga, ON, Canada

Teaching and researching in the field of management with a focus on business analytics and operations research.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology • Hong Kong

Conducted research and taught courses related to operations research and analytics.

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology