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Kuan-Chou Chen serves as Professor of Management Information Systems at Purdue University Northwest, concurrently holding the Thomas M. McDermott Sr. Professorship in Economic Development while acting as Interim Director of the White Lodging School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and Associate Dean of the College of Business. His fifteen years of administrative leadership include department head and associate dean roles across multiple business disciplines.
His educational credentials:
- Ph.D. in Applied and Resources Economics from Michigan State University
- MBA in Management Science from National Cheng-Kung University in Taiwan
- BBA in Management Science from National Cheng-Kung University in Taiwan
Dr. Chen's research integrates Computer Programming, System Simulation, and Business Intelligence with practical applications in Supply Chain Management and Knowledge Management, emphasizing real-world problem-solving through interdisciplinary approaches.
His publication portfolio demonstrates cross-disciplinary innovation, connecting mathematical modeling in societal dynamics, educational technology in flipped classrooms, and fintech evolution in peer-to-peer lending systems.
Professional recognition includes:
- Outstanding Administrative Leadership Award (2019, Purdue University Northwest)
- Outstanding Teacher Award (2004-2005, Purdue University Northwest)
He has secured significant external funding including seven Indiana Campus Compact grants for service-learning initiatives and mentored over 150 undergraduate research projects through experiential learning frameworks.
Dr. Chen cultivates industry-academia partnerships that transform theoretical concepts into community-impacting solutions through applied business intelligence projects.
