Impact
Professors of our Department are committed to participate in academic research and maintain a high level of academic research performance, research papers have been published in various international renowned journals.
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Policy Research Institute of Global Supply Chain (PRISC)
The institute serves as a collaborative point for the regional stakeholders of global supply chain and logistics management in addition to an interface between academic and industrial partners.
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Research and Publication
Professors of our Department are committed to participate in academic research and maintain a high level of academic research performance in the academic field of supply chain management, transportation and logistics, management science and information technology. Most of our colleagues have made great contribution and have research papers published in various international renowned journals, such as Journal of Operations Management, International Journal of Production Economics, International Journal of Production Research, European Journal of Operational Research, Transportation Science, etc. Recently, our colleagues are honoured to obtain the research grants funded by the Research Grants Council (RGC) and the Public Policy Research Funding Scheme (PPR) for different projects.
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Research Projects Funded by External Grants
| # | Project Title | Investigator(s) | Funding Source | Amount (HKD) |
| 1 | Impacts of Fairness on Cabin Crew Scheduling: Crew Preferences and Allowances | Dr. MA Hoi-lam (PI) Prof. CHOI Tsan-Ming, Jason (Co-I)(ULMS) | Research Grants Council - Faculty Development Scheme | 1.4M |
| 2 | Generating novel customer needs for new product development | Dr WANG Yue (PI) | Research Grants Council - Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | 1M |
| 3 | Ensuring the operational resilience of shipping by integrating vessel slot allocation and container supply planning with uncertain demand for yield management and order fulfilment in the global supply chain | Dr WONG Eugene Yin-cheung (PI) | Research Grants Council - Faculty Development Scheme | 914K |
| 4 | Sustainable and Resilient Automated E-Fulfilment Operations in the Era of Industrial 5.0 | Dr HO To-sum (PI) | Research Grants Council - Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | 479K |
| 5 | MetaConfigurator: A Resource-Effective Method to Develop Needs-Based Configurators for Product Customisation | Dr WANG Yue (PI) Dr Daniel Mo (Co-I) | Research Grants Council – Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | 1.3M |
| 6 | Minimizing Maintenance Delays by Integrating Aircraft Maintenance Routing and Maintenance Workforce Scheduling with the Consideration of Component Availability | Dr. MA Hoi-lam (PI) Prof. CHAN Hing-Kai (Co-I)(Nottingham University Business School China) Dr. CHUNG Sai-Ho, Nick (Co-I)(PolyU) | Research Grants Council – Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | 1.4M |
| 7 | Dynamic Pick Face Replenishment & Pallet Consolidation Model for Landing in the Next E-Fulfilment Normal | Dr HO To-sum (PI) Dr. CHUNG Sai-Ho, Nick (Co-I)(PolyU) Dr. LEUNG Ka Ho (Co-I)(University of Liverpool) Dr. TSE Ying Kei, Mike (Co-I)(Cardiff University) | Research Grants Council – Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | 669K |
| 8 | Riding to Success in Cold Chain Digitalization: A Digital Twin based Closed-Loop Logistics Decision Model | Dr. LAM Hoi-yan(PI) Dr. LEE Ka Man (Co-I)(PolyU) Prof. TAN Kim Hua(Co-I)(University of Nottingham) | Research Grants Council – Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | 769K |
| 9 | Scheduling of Heterogeneous Autonomous Mobile Robots for Robotic Cells Manufacturing in Smart Manufacturing | Dr MA Hoi-lam (PI) Dr Sai-Ho CHUNG (Co-I)(PolyU) | Research Grants Council – Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | 1.5M |
| 10 | Dual Channel Logistics Strategy with the Integration of Crowdsourced Vehicles for Ad Hoc Demand | Dr MO Yiu-wing (PI) Dr. HO, George T.S.(Co-I) Dr. MAK, Ho-yin (Co-I)(University of Oxford) Dr. TSANG, Ho-tak (Co-I)(CUHK) | Research Grants Council – Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | 493K |
| # | Project Title | Investigator(s) | Funding Source | Amount (HKD) |
| 11 | AutoQFD: A Smart Quality Function Deployment Method for Product Development | Dr WANG Yue (PI) Dr. Hai LIU (Co-I) Professor Fugee TSUNG (Co-I)(HKUST) | Research Grants Council – Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | 1.2M |
| 12 | Extended Reality on Smart Transport and Logistics: Embracing Innovative Theories and Technologies for Enhancing Operational Resilience and Efficiency | Dr. WONG Eugene Yin-cheung (PI) Prof. LO Wai Lun (Co-PI)(CHCHE) Dr. LAU Yui-yip (Co-PI)(PolyU SPEED) | Research Grants Council – Inter-institutional Development Scheme(IIDS) | 544K |
| 13 | How Can Giant Air Cargo Forwarders be Enhanced by Partnership with Airlines: A Utilisation of Unused Baggage Capacity Approach | Dr MA Hoi-lam (PI) Dr Sai-Ho CHUNG (Co-I)(PolyU) | Research Grants Council – Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | 1.5M |
| 14 | The Effects of Global Aviation Network Data Analytic Approach on Strategic Network Development and Traffic Forecasting | Dr WONG Collin Wai-hung (PI) Dr CHEUNG Tommy Kin Yin (Co-I) Prof ZHANG Anming (Co-I) | Research Grants Council – Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | 623k |
| 15 | A Blockchain-enabled IoT System for Pallet-pooling Management | Dr WU Chun-ho (PI) Prof CHING W.K. (Co-I)(HKU) Dr YUEN Simon (Co-I)(PolyU SPEED) | Research Grants Council – Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | 596k |
| 16 | Interactive Artificial Intelligence Assisted Chatbot for Self-improving Oral English Proficiency | Dr WU Chun-ho (PI) Dr LAM Hoi-yan (Co-I) | Education Bureau – Quality Enhancement Support Scheme (QESS) | 1.2M |
| 17 | Development of Real-time Cooperative VR Multi-CAVE Systems for Collaborative and Team Learning | Dr WONG Yin Cheung, Eugene (PI) Prof LO Wai Lun (Co-PI)(CHCHE) Mr WONG Kwan Hoi, Dennis (Co-PI)(HKU Space) Dr LAU Ying Kei, Henry (Co-PI)(HKU) | Education Bureau – Quality Enhancement Support Scheme (QESS) | 8.7M |
| 18 | Development of Renewable Energy for Decarbonising and Modelling Sustainable Transport and Logistics Operations in Smart Cities of Greater Bay Area | Dr WONG Eugene Yin-cheung (PI) Dr HO Chi Kuen, Danny (Co-I) | Research Grants Council – Institutional Development Scheme(IDS) | 3015k |
| 19 | Blockchain-based E-Commerce Analytics Model for Facilitating Trusted Data Exchange and Digital Supply Chain Integration | Dr HO To-sum (PI) | Research Grants Council – Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | 998k |
| 20 | Impacts of Dependent Flight Delay on Cabin Crew Pairing Reliability in Airlines | Dr MA Hoi-lam (PI) | Research Grants Council – Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | 1104k |
| # | Project Title | Investigator(s) | Funding Source | Amount (HKD) |
| 21 | The Hidden Costs of the Use of Compliance Tactics in Repeated Negotiation | Dr WONG Ricky Siu-kuen (PI) | Research Grants Council – Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | 221k |
| 22 | Cybersecurity: Risk Management from Advanced Technology to Law and Insurance for Maritime and Aviation Logistics Operations | Dr WONG Eugene Yin-cheung (PI) Dr Linsey CHEN (Co-PI) | Research Grants Council – Inter-institutional Development Scheme(IIDS) | 708k |
| 23 | Three-echelon Collaborative Slot Allocation Planning for Liner Shipping Revenue Management Under Uncertain Demand | Dr WONG Eugene Yin-cheung (PI) Dr MO Yiu-wing (Co-I) | Research Grants Council – Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | 870k |
| 24 | Generalised Needs-based Product Configurator Design | Dr WANG Yue (PI) Dr MO Yiu-wing (Co-I) | Research Grants Council – Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | 783k |
| 25 | The Impacts of Heterogeneous Maintenance Actions on Aircraft Routing Problems in regard to Airline Operations Reliability and Profitability | Dr MA Hoi-lam (PI) | Research Grants Council – Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | 745k |
| 26 | Supply Chain Decarbonisation: Good Industry Practices and Development of Carbon Footprint Toolkit | Dr WONG Eugene Yin-cheung (PI) Dr Danny HO (Co-I) | Research Grants Council – Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | 639k |
| 27 | Configuration-based Recommendations for Online Product Customization in e-Commerce | Dr WANG Yue (PI) Dr MO Yiu-wing (Co-I) | Research Grants Council – Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | 828k |
| 28 | Design of Flexible Vehicle Management Systems for Mass Customised and Sustainable Paratransit Services | Dr MO Yiu-wing (PI) Dr WANG Yue (Co-I) | Research Grants Council – Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | 776k |
| 29 | Interactive Case-based Pedagogical Development on Maritime, Aviation and Logistics Law for Supply Chain and Logistics Operations | Dr WONG Eugene Yin-cheung (PI) Dr Linsey CHEN (Co-PI) Dr Collin WONG (Co-I) Ms Ivy SHI (Co-I) | Research Grants Council – Inter-institutional Development Scheme (IIDS) | 402k |
| 30 | Intelligent Systems Ready for the Digital Future of Supply Chains | Dr MO Yiu-wing (PI) Dr Collin WONG (Co-I) Dr WANG Yue (Co-I) | Research Grants Council – Inter-institutional Development Scheme (IIDS) | 541k |
| # | Project Title | Investigator(s) | Funding Source | Amount (HKD) |
| 31 | Adaptive Process Optimization Strategies: Sustaining the Best-in-class Performance of Spare Parts Services | Dr MO Yiu-wing (PI) Dr WONG Eugene Yin-cheung (Co-I) | Research Grants Council – Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | 986k |
| 32 | Consumer Carbon Label: Development of Supply Chain Product Carbon Footprint and Consumer Carbon Index for Beverage Merchandise | Dr WONG Eugene Yin-cheung (PI) Dr Danny HO (Co-I) Dr Fanny CHAN (Co-I) | Research Grants Council – Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | 967k |
| 33 | The Development of Educational and Research Center with Automatic Virtual Reality Platform for 3D Interactive Learning and Big Data Analytics | Dr WONG Eugene Yin-cheung (PI) Dr MO Yiu-wing (Co-I) | Education Bureau – Quality Enhancement Support Scheme (QESS) | 2M |
| 34 | Systematic Biases in Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Funds and UK’s Individual Savings Account | Dr WONG Ricky Siu-kuen (PI) Dr Collin WONG (Co-I) Dr Magda OSMAN (University of London) (Co-I) | Research Grants Council – Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | 589k |
| 35 | Sustainable Development in Higher Education – Responsible Management, Innovative Programme Design and Green Learning Environment | Dr Shirley Yeung (PI) Dr David Chui (Co-I) | Research Grants Council – Inter-institutional Development Scheme (IIDS) | 343k |
| 36 | Sustainable Development for Community Dial-a-ride Services: Driving more People without more Vehicle | Dr MO Yiu-wing (PI) Dr Ho-Yin MAK (Co-I) | Research Grants Council – Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | 693k |
| 37 | Relative Attribute Based Configurator Design for Mass Customization | Dr WANG Yue (PI) Dr MO Yiu-wing (Co-I) | Research Grants Council – Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | 783.15k |
| 38 | Preventing Marginalization in Air Passenger and Freight Business – a Global Network Decision Support System | Dr Collin WONG (PI) Dr Tommy CHEUNG (Co-I) Dr WANG Yue (Co-I) | Central Policy Unit – Public Policy Research Funding Scheme (PPR) | 654.5k |
| 39 | Integrated Modeling Approach for Increasing Hong Kong Port Competitiveness | Dr Karolina GLOWACKA (PI) Dr WONG Eugene Yin-cheung (Co-I) | Research Grants Council – Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | 721.4k |
| 40 | A Visual Platform for the Design, Implementation, and Analysis of Collaborative Business Simulation Games | Dr Collin WONG (PI) Dr Tommy CHEUNG (Co-I) Dr Stephen NG (Co-I) Dr WONG Ricky Siu-kuen (Co-I) | Education Bureau – Quality Enhancement Support Scheme (QESS) | 6.6M |
| # | Project Title | Investigator(s) | Funding Source | Amount (HKD) |
| 41 | A Global Network Decision Support System for Air Passenger and Freight Businesses | Dr Tommy CHEUNG (PI) Dr Collin WONG (Co-I) Dr WANG Yue (Co-I) | Research Grants Council – Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | 236.9k |
