Linda ZHANG

Professor Linda ZHANG holds the rank of Full Professor at IÉSEG School of Management in Lille, France, serving as Academic Director for the Operations Management track. She earned a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Nanyang Technological University (2007) and an HDR in Management Sciences from Paris 13 University (2012). Her academic career includes visiting roles at leading institutions like the University of Science and Technology of China and Singapore Management University.

Research focuses on operations management challenges: supply chain optimization, production configuration, and healthcare service design. Notable contributions include frameworks for emission trading schemes, inventory shrinkage modeling, and platform-based manufacturing systems. She has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles and a textbook on process platforms for mass customization.

Awardees of the IEOM Distinguished Service Award (2018) and multiple best paper honors. Active in interdisciplinary projects, including healthcare logistics design and digital transformation initiatives. Serves as Honorary Faculty at RMIT University and maintains collaborative ties with global institutions through grants and visiting scholar programs.

• Education:
  • HDR, Management Sciences, University of Paris 13 (2012)
  • Ph.D., Industrial Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (2007)
  • Bachelor, Industrial Engineering, Tianjin University (1998)
• Grants:
  • €750 for Finnish university collaboration (2010)
  • €5,000 overseas visit grant (2010)
  • €2,500 honorary scholarship (2010)
• Labs/Teams: Leads operations research group at IÉSEG, collaborating with industry partners on smart manufacturing and sustainable supply chain projects.