Dr. Zhi Chen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Zhi Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Analytics and Operations at the National University of Singapore Business School. He obtained his PhD in Decision Sciences from INSEAD and a Bachelor of Engineering with First Class Honours in Industrial Systems Engineering from the National University of Singapore. His research addresses operational challenges in innovation-driven value chains. His work focuses on issues related to the R&D phase of new products, specifically studying how firms optimally design supplier bases and implement informational policies to procure innovation from suppliers. His interests include expanding the understanding of the impact of policies and regulations on the development of new AI-based products and autonomous vehicles. Zhi's research also centres around demand forecasting for new products, where he explores how companies can aggregate forecasts from diverse experts to inform their decisions, a concept popularly known as 'Wisdom of Crowds'.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-07-01 — Present

National University of Singapore Business School • Singapore

Assistant Professor in the Department of Analytics and Operations, focusing on operational challenges in innovation-driven value chains.

Requirements for National University of Singapore

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:3.5
Overall
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with Honors or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • GRE Score Report
  • TOEFL/IELTS Score Report
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Recommendation Letters
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics