Qi (George) Chen (陈奇)
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Biography
Qi (George) Chen is an Assistant Professor of Management Science and Operations at London Business School. He earned his doctoral degree from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, and his bachelor degree from the Department of Automation at Tsinghua University. Prior to joining LBS, he has taught at the University of Texas at Dallas.
Dr. Chen's research focuses on developing quantitative models and solution methods for operational decisions involving uncertainty and risks, with applications in public health delivery, revenue management and pricing analytics, and supply chain management.
Contact Information
Management Science and Operations
London Business School
Regent's Park, London NW1 4SA, UK
Email: gchen{at}london.edu, Phone: +44 (0)20 7000 8848
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Working Papers and Journal Publications (*student co-authors)
Public Health Delivery
The Sooner, the Better? Optimal Vaccination Policy with Limited Vaccine Supply. 2025. With Miao Bai and Cuihong Li. Under review. [Working Paper Version]
Optimal Assignment Guidelines for Maternity Waiting Homes in Resource-Constrained Environments. 2025. With Yuhang Du*, Jérémie Gallien, Jody Lori, Joseph Sieka. Working paper.
Gallien, J., Q. Chen, Y. Du*, Y. Zhang*, J. Lori, J. Sieka, B. Tehoungue. 2025. A Simple Statistical Model and Physical Device to Estimate a Woman-Specific Probability of Skilled Birth Assistance and Associated Benefit of Maternity Waiting Home Stay. PLoS One, Vol.20, No.5, p.e0302245. [Journal Version]
Revenue Management and Pricing Analytics
Chen, Q., Y. Lei, S. Jasin. 2024. Real-Time Spatial–Intertemporal Pricing and Relocation in a Ride-Hailing Network: Near-Optimal Policies and the Value of Dynamic Pricing. Operations Research, Vol.72, No.5, 2097-2118. [Journal Version] [Working Paper Version]
Chen, Q., S. Jasin, I. Duenyas. 2021. Technical Note - Joint Learning and Optimization of Multi-Product Pricing with Finite Resource Capacity and Unknown Demand Parameters. Operations Research, Vol.69, No.2, 560-573. [Journal Version][Working Paper Version]
Chen, Q., S. Jasin, I. Duenyas. 2019. A Nonparametric Self-Adjusting Control for Joint Learning and Optimization of Multi-Product Pricing with Finite Resource Capacity. Mathematics of Operations Research, Vol.44, No.2, 601-631. [Journal Version] [Working Paper Version] [Matlab code] [Compound Poisson Extension]
Chen, Q., S. Jasin, I. Duenyas. 2016. Real-Time Dynamic Pricing with Minimal and Flexible Price Adjustment. Management Science, Vol.62, No.8, 2437-2455. [Journal Version] [Working Paper Version]
Supply Chain Management and Procurement
Chen, Q., I. Duenyas, S. Jasin. 2022. Optimal Use and Replenishment of Two Substitutable Raw Materials in a Stochastic Capacitated Make-To-Order Production System. Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, Vol.24, No.4, 2274-2292. [Journal Version][Working Paper Version][Additional Technical Details]
Chen, Q., D. Beil, I. Duenyas. 2022. Procurement Mechanisms with Post-Auction Pre-Selection Cost-Reduction Investigations. Operations Research, Vol.70, No.6, 3054-3075. [Journal Version] [Working Paper Version]
Zhang, W.*, Q. Chen, E. Katok. 2021. "Now or Later?": When to Deploy Qualification Screening in Open-Bid Auction for Re-Sourcing. Operations Research, Vol.69, No.6, 1715-1733. [Journal Version][Working Paper Version]
Beil, D., Q. Chen, I. Duenyas, B. See. 2018. When to Deploy Test Auctions in Sourcing. Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, Vol.20, No.2, 232-248. [Journal Version] [Working Paper Version]
Chen, Q., X. Li, Y. Ouyang. 2011. Joint Inventory-Location Problem under the Risk of Probabilistic Facility Disruptions. Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, Vol.45, No.7, 991-1003. [Journal Version] [Working Paper Version]
Book Chapter
Chen, Q., H. Wang, and Z. Wang. 2022. Learning and Pricing with Inventory Constraints. In: Xi Chen, Stefanus Jasin, Cong Shi (eds) The Elements of Joint Learning and Optimization in Operations Management. Springer Series in Supply Chain Management, vol 18. Springer, Cham.
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