Dr. Shi Chen

Professor

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Biography

Shi Chen is a Professor at the Foster School of Business, University of Washington, specializing in Operations Management. He holds a PhD from Stanford University, awarded in 2013, and has gained extensive expertise in operations research and supply chain management. Since joining the University of Washington in 2013, he has made significant contributions to the field and has received several honors, including the Marion B. Ingersoll Professorship. Chen has served in various editorial roles, including as Senior Editor for Production Operations Management and as an Associate Editor for Manufacturing & Service Operations Management. His current research focuses on operations management strategies, including stochastic inventory models, environmentally sustainable supply chains, renewable energy procurement contracts, and the Battery-as-a-Service model for electric vehicles. Furthermore, he explores the implications of cloud computing in operations management.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Teaching and conducting research in Operations Management.

Awards

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Marion B. Ingersoll Professorship

2020-01-01
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Dean's Award Research Year

2020-01-01
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Meritorious Service Award

2018-01-01

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.