Nevin Mutlu

Nevin Mutlu is an Assistant Professor in the Operations Planning, Accounting & Control (OPAC) Group within the School of Industrial Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). She is affiliated with multiple research centers including the Data Science Center Eindhoven (DSC/e), Efficient Consumer Response (ECR) Community, Retail Operations Lab, and Freight Transport & Logistics Research Group. Her industry partnerships include Nike and the ECR Community, demonstrating strong connections between her academic research and practical retail applications.

Dr. Mutlu received her PhD and MSc degrees in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, USA in 2016 and 2013, respectively. She also holds a BSc degree in Industrial Engineering and a BA degree in Economics from University at Buffalo, State University of New York, USA. Prior to joining TU/e in 2016, she served as a graduate teaching assistant and instructor at Virginia Tech, teaching courses in operations research and working with the Office of Emergency Management on real-world applications.

Her research bridges optimization, economics, and marketing to address industry-relevant problems in retail operations and logistics. She specializes in modeling how operational decisions impact consumer behavior, with particular focus on retail pricing, experiential retail, e-commerce adoption, and transportation systems. Her interdisciplinary approach combines theoretical optimization techniques with practical business considerations, resulting in impactful research that addresses current challenges in retail and supply chain management.

Analysis of her publications reveals a strong trajectory in operations research with increasing focus on consumer behavior dynamics. Her work spans theoretical optimization methods (resource allocation, production-routing problems) and applied retail contexts (experiential retail, dual-channel strategies). Recent publications show growing interest in sustainability aspects of retail operations and transportation, reflecting contemporary industry challenges. Her research consistently addresses the complex interplay between operational decisions and consumer responses, providing valuable insights for both academia and industry.

• EU Horizon 2020 Marie Curie Individual Fellowship (2018-2020)

Dr. Mutlu actively contributes to research funding through projects like SYNERCIZE: SYnchromodal Transport NEtworks for a Construction Industry towards Zero Emissions (2025-2027), where she serves as a project member. Her teaching portfolio includes Supply Chain Management, Revenue Management and Pricing Analytics, and Project and Process Management courses. She has also served on committees such as the AI Planner of the Future program, demonstrating engagement with emerging technologies in her field.

Her research is supported by multiple affiliations including the Data Science Center Eindhoven, ECR Community, and Retail Operations Lab, providing collaborative environments for interdisciplinary work. Her industry partnerships, particularly with Nike, facilitate the translation of academic research into practical retail solutions. The SYNERCIZE project demonstrates her expanding research scope into sustainable transportation networks for construction industries.