Judy Y. C. Chen
About Judy Y. C. Chen
Judy Y. C. Chen is a User Researcher at ACS Publications PMO, where she has worked since 2015. She has a diverse background in research and consulting, with experience in various roles at the American Chemical Society and other organizations.
Work at American Chemical Society
Judy Y. C. Chen has been serving as a User Researcher in the ACS Publications PMO at the American Chemical Society since 2015. In this role, she conducts market and end-user research to support authors and reviewers throughout their publishing journey. Her responsibilities also include surveying the competitive landscape as part of new product development. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Lead Scientist for ACS ChemWorx from 2012 to 2015, where she contributed to various projects in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Education and Expertise
Judy Y. C. Chen holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Columbia University, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. She also earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School between 2015 and 2018. Additionally, she obtained both a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and a Master of Arts (M.A.) with M. Phil. in Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, and Columbia University, respectively. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both scientific research and business management.
Background
Judy Y. C. Chen has a diverse professional background that includes roles in research, consulting, and education. She began her career as a Researcher at the California Institute of Technology in 2002. Over the years, she has held various positions, including R&D Contract Consultant at GE Silicones and Contract Consultant at the American Chemical Society. Additionally, she worked as a Cycling Instructor at VIDA Fitness & Aura Spa and has experience in sales management at AT&T affiliated companies.
Achievements
Judy Y. C. Chen co-founded and co-owned 'Good Food', a Chinese fast food restaurant located in Downtown Los Angeles. She has also been involved in the NFAIS Annual Conference Planning Committee from 2015 to 2017, contributing to the planning and execution of the annual conference. Furthermore, she actively assists graduate students and postdocs in exploring alternative career paths outside of academia or the pharmaceutical industry.