Wichita State University, Barton School of Business
Instructor
DS 850 - Operations Management (MBA Core Course), Fall 2025
DS 760 - Enterprise Resource Planning (Master Course), Fall 2025
DS 865 - Supply Chain Management (Master Core Course), Instructor Evaluation: 4.3/5.0, Spring 2025
DS 760 - Enterprise Resource Planning (Master Course), Instructor Evaluation: 4.3/5.0, Spring 2025
University of Florida, Warrington College of Business
Instructor
QMB 4702 - Managerial Operations Analysis 2 (Undergraduate Core Course)Â
Instructor Evaluation: 4.75/5.00 (Class Size: 51), Spring 2023
Instructor Evaluation: 4.39/5.00 (Class Size: 54), Fall 2022
Teaching Assistant
MAN 6528 - Principles of Logistics (Master Course), Spring 2022
MAN 5502 - Production and Operations Management (Master Core Course), Fall 2021, Spring 2022
Student Comments
Na Zhang was very supportive of my efforts throughout. She consistently provided clear guidance and constructive feedback that helped me stay on track and improve the quality of my work. Whenever I had questions or faced challenges, she was approachable and willing to help, which made a significant difference in my ability to succeed. Her support encouraged me to do my best and stay motivated throughout the process.Â
Na Zhang supported my efforts during both the Beer Game simulation and our Supply Chain Management case study by actively participating in team discussions and offering thoughtful input on order strategies and inventory fluctuations. During the Beer Game, she helped analyze the causes and impacts of the bullwhip effect, and contributed to developing a more stable ordering policy in later rounds. In the case study portion, she worked on identifying key challenges in supply chain coordination and helped summarize relevant findings, particularly in supplier reliability and lead time variability. Â
The faculty consistently supported my efforts throughout the semester by demonstrating excellent knowledge of the course material and providing clear, timely guidance whenever I needed help. Her approachable and encouraging demeanor made it easy to seek assistance, and she ensured that students felt supported both academically and personally.
The professor was understanding and offered support throughout the course.
She made the course materials with maximum efforts and went through details to make us understand
Professor delivered the lecture in a way that all of it just fit together like a puzzle. She was very patient with me and helped me understand some concepts that i was not very comfortable with.
Yes, this course provided a strong foundation in understanding the complexities of supply chain management, especially through hands-on experiences like the Beer Game simulation and real-world case studies. These activities helped bridge the gap between theory and practice. I especially appreciated how the course emphasized collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and the role of technology in modern supply chains. One suggestion would be to integrate more interactive tools or real-time dashboards during simulations to enhance engagement and provide faster feedback. Overall, the course was well-structured, and the practical applications significantly deepened my learning.
The Supply Chain Management course was well-structured and highly relevant to real-world business scenarios. It provided a strong foundation in key concepts such as logistics, procurement, and inventory management. I especially appreciated the practical examples and case studies, which helped bridge theory and application. Overall, it was an engaging and valuable learning experience.
The course was very interesting with all the games and and assignments we went though. Overall, a highly recommended course for upcoming students.
please keep this course available for the future students also.
The course was well-structured and met my expectations. I appreciated the clarity and organization, and I feel that all key aspects were already addressed effectively during the course.
Na Zhang supported my efforts during our ERP-related coursework and projects by contributing to discussions on system integration, data accuracy, and process alignment. She was particularly helpful during our group activities involving SAP simulations, where she helped navigate the platform and interpret outputs from procurement and inventory modules. Her input ensured we maintained consistency across master data and business processes.
Dr. Na Zhang did her best! Loved her class, amazing professor!
Na Zhang helped me by giving clear instructions and quick replies. She always supported me when I had questions or needed help.
She has consistently supported us throughout the course. Despite it being a new subject for her, she never let that affect the quality of her teaching. She regularly shared valuable certification resources related to ERP, which greatly helped us in developing new skills. Her classes were highly interactive, making the learning experience engaging and effective.
The Enterprise Resource Management course was insightful and well-structured, providing a strong understanding of how integrated systems support business operations. A highlight of the course was the hands-on experience with SAP, which gave me practical exposure to one of the leading ERP systems used in the industry. This not only reinforced theoretical concepts but also enhanced my ability to understand real-world enterprise processes. Overall, the course effectively combined strategic insights with valuable technical skills.
She is quite enthusiastic and took great care of us as a professor. Highly recommended.
Yes, I really enjoyed the course and learned many useful things. The interesting topics matched well with the instructor's supportive approach to teaching.
The course provided a solid foundation in ERP concepts, and the instructor’s dedication made it even more impactful. Real-world examples and open discussions, playing the logistics game, helped bridge the gap between theory and practical application. Overall, it's a great learning opportunity.
One of the strengths of professor Zhang is her passion for this class. She genuinely puts efforts and tries her best to help students understand the class materials and always seeks ways to improve her class. She's also humorous that made her class more enjoyable.
Super enthusiastic about teaching us and great about making sure her teaching style matches how we wish to learn. She is great!
Very enthusiastic. Made sure to explain everything in full detail to make sure everyone understood the topic.
Out all of the student professors in this ISOM program, she has been the best. Her course provide new and more in depth information compared to the previous coursework. It did not feel like a review of another class.
The Professor is the reason why I love going to class. Na created a fantastic environment that I believe is so welcoming for every student. Her most substantial strength is definitely being personable and her ability to connect with her students.
She is the kindest, most patient instructor – possibly the kindest one I've had to date! She welcomes any questions from the class, regularly tries to keep us engaged by asking us questions or playing video clips, and she knows how to explain the class material in a way that's easy to understand.
She is perfect!
The professor is very enthusiastic about the course. She makes students smile and is especially helpful with one on one help.
Na Zhang is a great professor. She is enthusiastic about the course and makes sure each student is understanding the content.
Professor does a great job providing relevant assignments that enhance understanding of the content.
She is very nice and helpful
She was very caring and made sure to ask if anything was unclear to see if she could help further understanding. She was prompt with grading.
She cared a lot about the student's learning experience.
Her enthusiasm is a great quality! You can tell she is passionate about the course and passionate about constantly improving her teaching.
She was very patient and really interested in her students understanding
She was extremely nice, helpful, and patient
You are so amazing and fun and very passionate about teaching
Very knowledgable about the course material
She made the class fun and made me want to understand the material. She has been my favorite teacher at UF
I really enjoyed the queuing theory and the decision analysis. Everything in excel is useful!!
Decision tree modeling is instrumental to determining the best possible solution for a business case in terms of minimizing costs.
Decision Analytics and Queueing Theory. These two topics would greatly help me analyze options in my business career in the future and choose the appropriate option.
Everything. I really like Queuing theory
I learned a lot about decision analysis and queuing theory.
The instructor made sure that students were able to understand the course topics and always asked if we needed help understanding anything that may have seemed confusing.
Professor Zhang was very enthusiastic and kind. Her assignments helped us do well on the exam and it helped my understanding of theory.
Very passionate about the material. Included fun videos and stories to keep the content engaging.
positive attitude, ability to answer questions from students
Knowledge of the material, empathy towards students
Clear lecture slides that were posted and easy to learn from. Also the assignments helped me to check my learning before the exam
Professor Zhang is very enthusiastic and funny in class. She is very nice and cares about her students understanding the materials in class.
Incredibly passionate about the material, and was excited to teach students during class.
Took the time to explain complex concepts in a way that made sense.
Very enthusiastic to offer help for students that are confused on certain concepts.
Very excited and knowledgeable about course material
The instructor was extremely caring and sweet. She was approachable and you can tell she cared about the students.
Always on time and professional with how she delivered the information.
Professor Zhang explained course materials very clear and always responds emails on time.
very nice and understanding; gave clear expectations for classes and exams
She was very enthusiastic about the course.
Professor Zhang is very passionate about the course, as well as making sure her students understand the material. She has a great future ahead in teaching.
Very enthusiastic about the course. Provides clear feedback and actively responds to students.
She was very enthusiastic about the course and wanted students to engage. She was very understanding and respectful of students time.
The instructor showed a clear passion for the course content and also did a good job of explaining concepts through creative methods.
Fostered positive learning environment and made sure everyone understands before moving on
She was ready to answer any question in any moment and she was really clear about her availability on class and for office hours. She was very enthusiastic when teaching class and she knows the topic very well. She is a genuine professor and she cares about her students and their overall performance in the class.
The instructor did a nice job teaching the course, especially since it was the first course she has taught.
Provides plenty of examples, shows passion in the topic, provides clear standards for turn around and assignment criteria. I like how she was organized and knew what we were learning.
Very enthusiastic about the material she taught and clearly cared about the success of her students, provided all of the material needed in order to learn the class (which allowed for clear and effective reviews for things like exams)
If Na had another class, I would choose to take it because of how good of a professor she is.
The skills I learned regarding decision trees and the probabilities associated with different decisions will undoubtedly be valuable in future endeavors that I pursue.
Queueing theory is a very valuable topic in my opinion.
Professor Na knows what she is teaching and this is clear by her slides and what she chooses is most important to talk about. She is extremely understanding and wants each student to do well.
Na is very understanding and listens to feedback from her students. She is enthusiastic, funny, and knowledgeable. She is a good instructor for this class. I am thankful to have her as the instructor this semester.
Professor Zhang is very educated on the topic and genuinely wants her students to learn. She engages everyone during lectures and ensures that the course expectations are realistic. She has been one of my favorite professors at UF!
Featured Student Testimony
Dear Professor Na,
I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for the incredible experience I had in your class on Managerial Operation Analysis 2 this semester.
I have taken many courses during my time at the University of Florida, but I can confidently say that your class was by far my favorite. I truly enjoyed coming to class every week and participating in class discussions. Your teaching style and enthusiasm for the subject matter truly made a difference in my learning experience.
I also wanted to thank you for fostering such an amazing environment in your classroom. Your willingness to help, provide feedback, and answer questions made me feel so comfortable learning and asking for clarification when needed. Your dedication to ensuring that all students understood the material and were engaged in class discussions was truly inspiring.
Furthermore, I had such an amazing time talking to you and getting to know you as a person. Your kindness and approachability made me feel like more than just a student in your class.
Overall, I feel that I have learned a lot from your class and have gained valuable insights that I can apply to my future studies and career. Thank you once again for a fantastic semester and for being an exceptional professor.
Best regards,
Nuton Williams