Scholar |  Mario Chong

Mario Chong holds a PhD in Business Management from the National University of San Marcos (UNMSM), a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, a Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, and an undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Lima (UL). He is currently Associate Dean of Innovation and Design Engineering and Professor at the Academic Department of Engineering of Universidad del Pacífico, where he also serves as a member of the Research Center (CIUP). His research and leadership focus on integrating technological innovation, sustainable systems, and interdisciplinary approaches to address industrial and urban challenges, with an emphasis on bridging policy design and practical implementation. His work is grounded in the integration of academic rigor and socio-economic contextual awareness, particularly in fields such as supply chain management, sustainable urban freight systems, and technology-driven industrial development.

Dr. Chong actively engages in international collaborations through roles including Horizon Europe National Contact Point, Stanford Women in Data Science (WIDS) Ambassador, and board memberships in organizations such as PANAMSTR and IEEE Edunine. His research extends to analyzing global trends in assistive technology policies, national innovation strategies, and the role of universities in knowledge transfer and policy advocacy. Previously, he held leadership positions at Universidad del Pacífico as Academic Director of graduate programs in business administration (MBA), global business, food and agribusiness, and supply chain management. His professional credentials include certifications in Advanced Supply Chain Management from MIT and Advanced Studies on Sustainable Urban Freight Systems from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), along with memberships in IEEE (Senior Member), IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE), and the POMS College of Healthcare Operations and Crisis Management.

Dr. Chong will be a visiting researcher at FDDI from March 1st 2025 to March 30th 2025.

Email:m.chong@up.edu.pe