Gillian Nicholls

Dr. Gillian Nicholls is an Associate Professor of Marketing and Quantitative Methods at Southeast Missouri State University, serving as Director of Graduate Business Studies. She holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering and has 14+ years of teaching experience across four universities, including face-to-face, online, and hybrid (HyFlex) delivery models. Her research focuses on applying statistical analysis and optimization techniques to operations, supply chain management, economic analysis, decision-making frameworks, and modeling educational persistence/retention.

Education: B.S. in Industrial Engineering, followed by an MBA while working in freight railroading. Later completed an M.S. and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering. Professional experience includes roles in railroading and teaching at multiple institutions.

Research emphasizes interdisciplinary applications of quantitative methods, with notable work in STEM education outcomes, agile project management, and supply chain network design. Recent publications address e-learning module effectiveness, student withdrawal patterns, and real option valuation techniques.

Advising/Grants: No specific grants or advisees listed. Active in educational technology adoption and workforce diversity studies within STEM disciplines.

Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned in available materials.