Hello!
I am a fifth-year PhD student at MIT Operations Research Center advised by Prof. Karen Zheng and previously by Prof. Joann de Zegher.
My work brings together theory, analytics, and fieldwork to tackle complex challenges for social good. I believe in choosing the right tool for the problem: depending on the context, I build theoretical models, develop data-driven decision tools, or run experiments in the field. At the core, I’m passionate about understanding real-world decision-making and designing scalable solutions that drive meaningful impact. Current projects include (i) improving livelihoods and sustainability in smallholder supply chains, and (ii) optimizing nonprofit operations.
Prior to MIT, I worked as a financial derivative structurer at Morgan Stanley in London. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences (Physics) from University of Cambridge and my Master’s degree in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University. Originally from Hangzhou, China, I spent much of my teenage years in Singapore.
✨I’m on the 2025-26 academic job market! I will be presenting at the following sessions at the 2025 INFORMS Annual meeting:
- Session SC51: Emerging Topics in Socially Responsible Operations, Sunday, October 26, 2:09PM – 2:27PM at Building B Level 3 B311 (on behalf of Prof. Yanchong Zheng)
- Session ME12: Job Market Candidates at the Research Frontier, Monday, October 27, 4:15PM - 4:33PM at Building A Level 3 A314