I am a M.Phil. student majoring in Operations Research advised by Prof. Lindong Liu at the School of Management, University of Science and Technology of China, and a member of the IDEA Lab. I expect to graduate with a master’s degree in the summer of 2026. Prior to that, I obtained my B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Jiangnan University in 2023.

📖 Research Interest

My research lies at the intersection of integer programming, machine learning, and statistics. I am particularly interested in developing algorithms that are not only efficient but also reliable and fair, with the goal of supporting the design of cutting-edge decision-making tools. My work is often inspired by complex, real-world challenges emerging in high-stakes domains such as emergency management and two-sided platforms, where robust and equitable algorithmic solutions can drive impactful, data-informed decisions at scale.

I am looking forward to beginning a Ph.D. journey in Fall 2026, where I hope to explore challenging problems and collaborate with researchers to create meaningful algorithmic solutions!

📮 Contact

lchen1307@ustc.edu