Kate Li

Dr. Kate Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information System and Operations Management at Suffolk University. Her research focuses on healthcare operations management and applied data analytics, particularly examining drivers of superior healthcare outcomes through health information technology and hospital capacity management. She holds a PhD and MS from Pennsylvania State University and a BS from Peking University.

Education Background:

• PhD, MS: Pennsylvania State University
• BS: Peking University

Research Interests:
Dr. Li specializes in healthcare analytics, predictive modeling, and operational efficiency in healthcare settings. Her work bridges empirical research methodologies (observational, experimental, and survey studies) with practical applications in hospital performance improvement and health IT adoption. She has contributed to understanding how staffing levels, electronic medical records, and value-based purchasing frameworks impact healthcare outcomes.

Publications Overview:
Her recent work emphasizes pandemic-related healthcare challenges, including analyses of hospital mortality rates during the second wave of the pandemic and the financial impacts of the pandemic. Earlier research includes Bayesian email campaign analysis and Chinese text mining techniques.

Awards and Grants:

• Top 20 Most Downloaded Paper Award (Decision Sciences, 2020)
• ICCM Best Paper Silver Award (2020)
• Grants from Suffolk University and Wharton Customer Analytics Institute

Teaching and Academic Contributions:
Dr. Li instructs courses in operations management, predictive analytics, and healthcare analytics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. She has developed curricula integrating real-world healthcare data analysis and decision-making frameworks.