Academic Degrees
DBA, DePaul University, Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
MBA, International Business Financial Operations, Madonna University
MS, Economics and International Business, University of Tunis
Biography
Dr. Nidhal Bouazizi has joined the Driehaus College of Business as a Professional Lecturer in Business Analytics. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from DePaul University, specializing in Business Research with a focus on operations and supply chain management. With more than 10 years of teaching experience across Michigan and Illinois, Dr. Bouazizi has also taught internationally, including in China, Haiti, and the UAE. His areas of expertise include Business Analytics, Operations Management, and Game Theory and Strategy, and his current research interests explore topics like healthcare inventory management's impact on healthcare worker infections during the COVID-19 pandemic and the influence of chronotypes on business decisions.
In addition to his academic career, Dr. Bouazizi has worked as a consultant for developing higher education institutions and enjoys collaborating with international organizations to enhance student learning and promote faculty development both domestically and abroad. Originally from Tunisia, Dr. Bouazizi lived in Germany, where he attended the University of Freiburg, before moving to the United States. He is fluent in Arabic, French, German, and English. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, experiencing diverse cuisines, and immersing himself in different cultures.