Hello! My name is Qiuxia (Katalia) Chen. I’m an Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management at Sam Houston State University.

I’m passionate about doing research that has societal impact using empirical econometrics and machine learning. My dissertation turns data into decision-support tools for municipal animal shelters, helping leaders optimize capacity and policies to improve efficiency and save more dogs’ lives. More broadly speaking, I’m interested in research on societal impact, non-profit organizations, and sustainability. 

I’m fortunate to be advised by Prof. Elena Katok in The University of Texas at Dallas! Download CV