Scott Nill

Scott Nill is a Research Affiliate at the MIT Sloan School of Management, where he has been involved since January 2020. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), which he completed in May 2018, following a Master's degree in the same field from MIT and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University, graduating summa cum laude in 2012.

Professional Experience

• Cofounder at LineLab: Since December 2018, Nill has co-founded LineLab, a company focused on modeling complex production systems and operations. The platform aims to optimize manufacturing processes through advanced simulations and analytical insights.1
• Postdoctoral Associate: Prior to his current role, he was a Postdoctoral Associate at MIT Sloan from June 2018 to January 2020, working under Professor Stephen C. Graves.1
• Graduate Research Assistant: He also served as a Graduate Research Assistant at MIT from September 2012 to May 2015, contributing to various projects in the Laboratory for Manufacturing and Productivity.1

Research Interests

Nill's research primarily revolves around production system modeling, aiming to enhance clarity and transparency in manufacturing processes. His work involves developing tools that help companies optimize their investments in manufacturing by accurately simulating how production flows will scale.23

Skills and Languages

Nill is proficient in English (native), has professional working proficiency in German, and elementary proficiency in Spanish.1

Overall, Scott Nill's contributions to both academia and industry reflect a strong commitment to improving production systems through innovative modeling techniques.