Chong Huang

Chong Huang

Chong Huang

Visiting Instructor
Stockton
Email Address:
chuang@pacific.edu

Dr. Huang is a faculty member at the Eberhardt School of Business with over 15 years of interdisciplinary experience spanning advanced manufacturing, engineering, and high-tech industries. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and completed the Wharton Program for Working Professionals at the University of Pennsylvania.

His research integrates business analytics, AI applications in business, supply chain, commodity pricing, and sustainability. He has authored publications in journals such as Journal of Applied Physics, Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, and Int. J. of Electronic Marketing and Retailing. He holds 21 patents, and his work has been cited in a growing body of scholarly literature, including on Google Scholar.

Dr. Huang brings significant industry and research leadership experience, having supervised and served as principal investigator on multiple R&D and commercialization projects. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in AI in business, business analytics, research methods, and experiential learning, and actively mentors student research supported by scholarships and funded programs.

He serves as a Section Chair for the WDSI Conference, a peer reviewer for academic journals, and a member of multiple ESB and university committees.

Research Focus

Selected publications:

[1] Chong Huang, Haiyin Wang, Like Zhang, Comparative Analysis and Price Modelling of Natural and Lab-grown Diamonds, Accepted, Int. J. of Electronic Marketing and Retailing, 2026

[2] Chong Huang, Eui-Jung Yun, James Ma, Desiderio Kovar, John Keto, and Michael Becker. “Synthesis and Characterization of Permalloy Nanostructured Films by Deposition of Laser Ablated Nanoparticles.” Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials 321 (2009).  

[3] Chong Huang, William Nichols, Daniel O’Brien, Michael Becker, Desi Kovar, and John Keto.  “Supersonic Jet Deposition of Silver Nanoparticle Aerosols: Correlations of Impact Conditions and Film Morphologies.” Journal of Applied Physics 101 (2007).                                

[4] Chong Huang, Desi Kovar, John Keto, and Michael Becker. “Annealing of Nanostructured Silver Films Produced by Supersonic Deposition of Nanoparticles.” Journal of Applied Physics 102 (2007). 

Current research projects 

1] Principal Investigator, Selecting and Integrating AI Tools for Future-Ready Business Education, CAPD Travel and Small Projects grant, University of the Pacific, 2026

[2] Principal Investigator, Bringing Solar light to North San Joaquin Valley, North Valley Thrive program, 2025-2026

(https://san-joaquin-sustainability-site.vercel.app/#initiative)

[3] Co-Principal Investigator, Diamond Price Statistics for Business Analytics Education and Research, CAPD Travel and Small Projects grant, University of the Pacific, 2023. 

Students Supervised 

  • Shahzada Ayan Kamran, Bridging the AI Skills Gap: A Survey of Business Journal Editors on Graduate Preparedness, AI Adoption, and Governance, 2026 (student lead working paper)
  • Tran Bao Tran Vo, Research Assistant, Research solar lighting products and conduct large-scale data analysis for marketing and segment analysis (2025-2026)
  • Eldar Aliev, Marketing Research Assistant, outreach, and sales of self-sustainable lighting solutions. (2025-2026)
  • Ben-Martin Wilkinson, Mechanical Research Assistant, Study solar lighting products, analyze the supply chain, and develop a training framework. (2026)
  • Fangqi Hu, AI in Business Practice Research Assistant,2026
  • Jensen, Aniela, "Understanding UOP Student Housing Decisions: A Machine Learning Approach" Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF). 120. (2025).  

(https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/surf/120)

Industry Partner/Advisor

  • Portor Industry
  • IP Novo