个人简介

Academic QualificationsPh.D in Operations Management, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong KongMSc. in Statistics, Zhongshan University, Guangzhou, ChinaBSc. in Mathematics, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, ChinaRelated Working ExperiencesJanuary 2019 – present, Professor, Director of PhD Programme, Faculty of Business Administration, University of MacauSeptember 2011 – present, Professor, Coordinator of AIS, Faculty of Business Administration, University of MacauJuly 2006 – August 2011, Associate Professor, Coordinator of BIS, Faculty of Business Administration, University of MacauSeptember 2001 – July 2006, Assistant Professor, MBA Coordinator (2002 – 2004), Faculty of Business Administration, University of MacauAugust 1998 – August 2001, Research Staff, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of MassachusettsFebruary 1998 – August 1998, Postdoctoral Researcher, Florida State UniversityTeachingUndergraduate CoursesLogic and Reasoning (QMDS103)Introduction to Computing (CBIS100)Computer Applications (CBIS111)Operations Management (QMDS311)Business Mathematics (MSOR100)Survey of Calculus (MSOR103)Database Management I (CBIS343)Database Management II (CBIS344)Information System Project I (CBIS493)Information System Project II (CBIS494)IT and Supply Chain Management (EBIS310)Quantitative Decision Analysis (QMBS300)Postgraduate CoursesLogistics and Supply Chain Management (IMBB135)Advance Management Studies (IMBC127)Service Operations (IMBC116)

研究领域

Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementStochastic ModelsService and Operations ManagementOptimization

Research ProjectSupply Chain Coordinate and Optimization of Perishable Products, UM, 2020 – 2022, PIOptimization and Strategic Analysis of a Passenger-taxi Service System, UM, 2016 – 2019, PIPerformance Evaluation and Optimization of Service Industry, Macau FDCT, 07/2016 – 06/2019, PI,A Study in Service Systems Strategies with Free Experience Service, UM, June 2014 – May 2017, PIStudy of Service Systems with Multiple Stages, UM, June 2011 – May 2014, PIDevelopment of Macau Cargo and Logistics Management under New Circumstance, 2009, Macau Shipper Association, PIStudy of Service-Inventory Systems with Priority, UM, 2008 – 2009, PIOnline Banking Customer Relationship Management (OBCRM) System, IT CHANNEL (MACAU) COMPANY LIMITED, 2007, PIStochastic Models for DoS Attacks and Security of Internet Service Systems, UM, 2007, PIIMAP and a Novel Approach to Tandem Service System, UM, 2006, PIStudy of the Discriminatory Processor Sharing Queue and its Optimal Priority Pricing, UM, 2005, PIStudy of Processor-Sharing Systems, UM, 2004, PIProduction Planning in a Supply Chain with Updatable Demand Forecasts, UM 2003, PI

近期论文

Peng, L. and Lian, Z., (2020), Diversification and Efficiency of Life Insurers in China and India, Geneva Papers on Risk and Insurance – Issues and Practice, In Press (ABS2)Li, X., Lian, Z. and Pang, C., (2020), Efficient coordination of supply contracts with demand learning and two production modes, International Journal of Production and Economics, In Press (ABS3)Deng, Q., Gu, X., Law, R. and Lian, Z., (2020), A Comparative Study for Determinants of Gaming Efficiency in Macao and Las Vegas, Tourism Management, In Press (ABS4)Deng, Q., Lian, Z. and Fu., Q., (2019), A Novel Method of Variable Selection in Data Envelopment Analysis with Entropy Measures, International Journal of Operational Research, ForthcomingY. Huang, Z. Lian, X. Guo, (2019), Risk-sensitive finite-horizon piecewise deterministic Markov decision processes, Operations Research Letters, Forthcoming (ABS2)Y. Huang, Z. Lian, X. Guo, (2018), Risk-sensitive semi-Markov decision processes with general utilities and multiple criteria, Advances in Applied Probability, V50(3), 783-804 (ABS2)M. Cheng, S. Xiao, R. Luo, Z. Lian, (2018), Single-machine scheduling problems with a batch-dependent aging effect and variable maintenance activities, International Journal of Production Research, V56(23), 7051-7063 (ABS3)D. Zhu, Z. Lian, (2017), Parking robot based on fuzzy reasoning and parking big data, , Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, V33(5), 3087-3094X. Li, P. Guo, Z. Lian, (2017), Price and capacity decisions of service systems with boundedly rational customers, Naval Research Logistics, V64(6), 437-452 (ABS3)Q. Fu, Q. Wang, X. Xu, Z. Lian, (2017), A two-product newsvendor system with a flexible product, International Journal of Production Economics, V193, 590-601 (ABS3)X. Li, Q. Li, P. Guo, Z. Lian, (2017), On the uniqueness and stability of equilibrium in quality-speed competition with boundedly-rational customers: The case with general reward function and multiple servers, International Journal of Production Economics, V193, 726-736 (ABS3)D. Ge, X. Yao, Z. Lian, H. Wang, T. Tao, (2017), Applications of computer vision in measuring total cumulative pitch deviation of a gear, Tehnički vjesnik, , V24(1), 71-78X. Xu, Z. Lian, X. Li and P. Guo, (2016), A Hotelling queue model with probabilistic service, Operations Research Letters, , V44(5),V44, 592–597, 2016 (ABS2 (ABS2)Lian, Z., X. Gu and J. WuA re-examination of experience service offering and regular service pricing under profit maximization, European Journal of Operational Research, V254(3), 907-915, 2016 (ABS4)Li, X., P. Guo and Z. Lian, (2016), Production and Operations Management, Quality-speed competition in customer-intensive services with boundedly rational customers, V25 (11), 1885-1901 (ABS4, FT50, UTD)Li, X., Z. Lian, K. Choong and X. Liu, A Quantity-Flexibility Contract with Coordination, International Journal of Production Economics, V179, 273–284, 2016 (ABS3)Shi, Y. and Z. Lian, Optimization and Strategic Behavior in a Passenger-taxi Service System, European Journal of Operational Research, V249(3),1024-1032, 2016 (ABS4)Shi, Y. and Z. Lian, Equilibrium Strategies and Optimal Control for a Taxi-Passenger System, Asia-Pacific Journal of Operational Research, V33(3), 1-18, 2016Ge, D., X. Fan and Z. Lian, Binocular vision calibration and 3D re-construction with an orthogonal learning neural network, Multimedia Tools and Applications, V75(23), 15635-15650, 2015Zhao, N., Z. Lian and K. Wu, Analysis of a MAP/PH/1 Queue with Discretionary Priority Based on Service Stages, Asia-Pacific Journal of Operational Research, V32(6), 1-22, 2015Ge, D., X. Yao, C. Hu and Z. Lian, Nonlinear camera model calibrated by neural network and adaptive genetic-annealing algorithm, Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems, V27(5), 2243-2255, 2014X. Yao, Z. Lian, Y. Yang, Y. Zhang, H. Jin, Wisdom manufacturing: New humans-computers-things collaborative manufacturing model, Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems V20(6), 1490-1498, 2014Zhou, W., Z. Lian and J. Wu, When Should Service Firms Provide Free Experience Service? European Journal of Operational Research, V234(3), 830–838, 2014 (ABS4)Xu, W., Z. Lian and X. Yao, The Impact of RFID Investment on Complex Product in Three-Level Assembly Supply Chain, Mathematical Problems in Engineering,Volumn 2013, Article ID 271496, 11 pages, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/271496, 2013Wu, J. and Z. Lian, A single-server retrial G-queue with priority and unreliable server under Bernoulli vacation schedule, Computers & Industrial Engineering, V64(1), 84–93, 2013 (ABS2)Wu, J. and Z. Lian, Analysis of the Queueing System with Retrial Customers, Nonlinear Analysis: Real World Applications, V14(1), 365-382, 2013Zhou, W., Z. Lian, W. Xu, W. Huang, A two-stage queueing network with MAP inputs and buffer sharing, Applied Mathematical Modelling, V37(6), 3736–3747, 2013Yao, X., Z. Lian, Y. Li, H. Jin, C. Xu, W. Tan, J. Zhang, Y. Lin, Service-oriented architecture and integrated development environment for cloud manufacturing, Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems, V18(10), 2312-2322, 2012Zhou, W. and Z. Lian, A Tandem Network with a Sharing Buffer, Applied Mathematical Modelling, V35(9), 4507-4515, 2011Zhao, N. and Z. Lian, A Queueing-inventory System with Two Classes of Customers, International Journal of Production Economics, V129(1), 225-231, 2011 (ABS3)Zhou, W. and Z. Lian, Optimum Design of a New VSS-NP Chart with Adjusting Sampling Inspection, International Journal of Production Economics, V129(1), 8-13, 2011 (ABS3)Lian, Z. and N. Zhao, Departure Processes and Busy Periods of A Tandem Network, Operations Research International Journal, V11(3), 245-258, 2011Guo, P, Z. Lian and Y. Wang, Pricing Perishable Products with Compound Poisson Demands, Probability in the Engineering and Informational Sciences, V25(3), 289-306, 2011Yao, X., Z. Lian, D. Ge and Y. He, Approaches to Model and Control Nonlinear/Uncertain Systems by RBF Neural Networks, International Journal of Innovative Computing, Information & Control, V7(2), 941-954, 2011Lian, Z., L. Liu and X. Zhu, Rolling-Horizon Replenishment: Policies and Performance Analysis, Naval Research Logistics, V57 (6), 489-502, 2010 (ABS3)Lian, Z., X. Liu and N. Zhao, A Perishable Inventory Model with Exponential Lifetimes and Markovian Renewal Demands, International Journal of Production and Economics, V121, 176-182, 2009 (ABS3)Lian, Z. and A. Deshmukh, Analysis of Supply Contracts with Quantity Flexibility, European Journal of Operational Research, V196, 526-533 , 2009 (ABS4)Liu, X. and Z. Lian, Cost-effective Inventory Control in a Value-added Manufacturing System, European Journal of Operational Research, V196, 534-543, 2009 (ABS4)Lian, Z., X. Liu and L. Liu, Discriminatory Processor Sharing Queues and the DREB Method, Stochastic Models, V24, 19-40, 2008Lian, Z. and L. Liu, A Tandem Network with MAP Inputs, Operations Research Letters, V36, 189-195, 2008 (ABS2)Lian, Z., A. Deshmukh and J. Wang, The Optimal Frozen Period in a Dynamic Production Model, International Journal of Production Economics, V103, 648-655, 2006 (ABS3)Lian, Z. and A. Deshmukh, Performance Prediction of an Unmanned Airborne Vehicle Multi-Agent System, European Journal of Operational Research, V172, 680-695, 2006 (ABS4)Lian, Z., L. Liu and M. F. Neuts, A Discrete-time Model for Common Lifetime Inventory Systems, Mathematics of Operations Research, V30, 718-732, 2005 (ABS3)Li, Q., Z. Lian and L. Liu, An RG-Factorization Approach for a BMAP/M/1 Generalized Processor-Sharing Queue, Stochastic Models, V21, 1-24, 2005Lian, Z. and L. Liu, (s, S) Continuous Review Models for Perishable Inventory with Batch Demands, IIE Transactions, V33, 809-822, 2001 (ABS3)Liu, L. and Z. Lian, An (s, S) Continuous Review Perishable Inventory Model with Fixed Lifetime, Operations Research, V47, 150-158, 1999 (ABS4*, FT50, UTD)Lian, Z. and L. Liu, A Discrete-time Model for Perishable Inventory Systems, Annual of Operations Research, V87, 103-116, 1999 (ABS3)Lian, Z. and Y. L. Deng, Reliability Analysis of A Machine Service Model, Mathematica Applicata, 1996, Vol.9, No.3, 278-282Lian, Z. and D. R. Deng, An M/PH/1 Queueing Model with inspected Server, Journal of Guangzhou University, 1997Lian, Z. and Y. L. Deng, A General Class of Quasi-birth-death Processes with Stationary Solutions, Chinese Journal of Operations Research, 1994, Vol.13, No.1Lian, Z., Reliability Analysis of A Repairable System with Delayed Vacations, Journal of Guangzhou University, 1996, No.2, 1-8Lian, Z., Reliability Analysis of A Repairable System with Repairman Vacations, Journal of Guangzhou University, 1994, No.2, 34-40Lian, Z., Reliability Analysis of A Repairable System in A Randomly Changing Environment, Microelectronics and Reliability, 1992, Vol.32, No.10, 1373-1377Lian, Z., Reliability Analysis of A Two-item Series Repairable System, Journal of Guangzhou University, 1992, No.1, 43-50Lian, Z., Reliability Analysis of Two-item Series System with Shut-off Rule, Journal of the Graduates, Zhongshan University, 1991, Vol.12, No.2, 29-35Selected Books and Book ChaptersLian, Z., Z. Li and X. Li etc., Development of Macau Cargo and Logistics Management under New Circumstance, a book published by the Publication Center of University of Macau, June 2011Lian, Z., W. Zhou and B. Su, A Joining Shortest Queue with MAP Inputs, Lecture Notes in Operations Research 10, Edited by Zhang, X., D. Liu, M.Fushimi and X. Tong, World Publishing Corporation, 2009, pp.25-32Lian, Z. and A. Deshmukh, Performance Evaluation of an Unmanned Airborne Vehicle Multi-Agent System, Book Chapter in Intelligent Aerial Vehicle, I-Tech Education and Publishing, Austria, 395-412, 2009Lian, Z., Zhao, N. and Liu, L., Departure Processes of a Tandem Network, Lecture Notes in Operations Research 8, Edited by Zhang, X., Liu, D. and Wang, Y., World Publishing Corporation, 2008, pp.98-103Selected Conference PapersShi, Y., Z. Lian and W. Shang, Study of a passenger-taxi queueing system with nonzero matching time, Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Service Systems and Service Management (ICSSSM15), Guangzhou, pp1-5, DOI: 10.1109/ICSSSM.2015.7170154Shi, Y. and Z. Lian, Equilibrium Strategy of a Processor-Sharing System with Discriminatory Discipline, Proceedings of the 2013 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM2013), Thailand, 10 -13 December 2013Xu., W., Z. Lian and X. Yao, Integrating RFID with Blood Supply Chain: A Technical and Business Analysis, Proceedings of the 2013 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM2013), Thailand, 10 -13 December 2013Xu., W., Z. Lian and X. Yao, Exploring the Impact of RFID in A Supply Chain Network, Proceeding of the 43rd International Conference on Computer and Industrial Engineering, 16-18 October 2013, University of Hong Kong, Hong KongLian, Z. and J. Wu, Design and Analysis of a Maintenance Service Contract, Proceeding of The 11th International Symposium on Operations Research and its Applications (ISORA2013), 23 – 25 August 2013, Huangshan, ChinaLian, Z., J. Wu and L. Cao, Equilibrium Strategic Behavior and Optimal Pricing with Experience Service, Proceedings of the 2012 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM2012), Hong Kong, December 2012Li, X., Z. Lian and W. Zhou, A Quantity-Flexibility Contract in Two Periods with Supply Chain Coordination, Proceedings of the 2012 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM2012), Hong Kong, December 2012Xu, W., Z. Lian and X. Yao, Analysis of RFID Technology on Controlling Shrinkage and Anti-counterfeiting in Luxury Industry, Proceedings of the 2012 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM2012), Hong Kong, December 2012Lian, Z. and Zhou, W., A Tandem Service System with a Sharing Buffer, Proceeding of the 8th International Conference on Service Science and Service Management, Nankai, Tianjin, China, 24 – 27 June, 2011 (Best Paper Award)Lian, Z. and N. Zhao, A Two-Stage M/G/1 Queue with Discretionary Priority, Proceeding of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management 2010 (IEEM2011), Singapore, 6 – 9 December 2011Zhao, N. and Z. Lian, A Two-Stage Service System with Markovian Arrival Inputs and Priority Queue, Proceeding of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management 2010 (IEEM2010), Macau, 7 – 10 December 2010Lian, Z., Guo, P. and L. Liu, A Call Center with Automatic and Manual Services, Proceeding of the first International Conference on Service Science and Innovation (ICSSI2010), Beijing, 9 – 10 August 2010Lian, Z. and N. Zhao, Analysis of a Priority Service-Inventory System, Proceeding of 2010 International Institute of Statistics & Management Engineering Symposium, Weihai, China, 24 – 29 July 2010Li, Z., Z. Lian and W. Zhou, Analysis of Supply Contract with Postponement Strategy, Proceeding of the 5th International Conference on Management of Innovation and Technology, 2010Lian, Z. and Fu, G., A Joining-Shortest Service System with MAP Inputs, Proceeding of the first International Conference on Service Science and Innovation (ICSSI2009), Taiwan, 11 – 12 August 2009Yao,X., D. Ge and Z. Lian, A Method to Model Nonlinear Systems by Neural Networks, Proceeding of the Fourth International Conference on Innovative Computing, Information and Control, pp. 148-151, 2009Lian, Z., Zhao, N. and Liu, X., An Inventory Model for Perishable Products with Markovian Renewal Demands, the Proceeding of the 9th Asia Pacific Industrial Engineering & Management Systems Conference, Bali, Indonesia, 2008Zhao, N. and Lian, Z., A Priority Queueing System with Inventory Management, Presentation in INFORMS, Washington DC, 2008Lian, Z. and Lin, J., Simulation Analysis of the DoS Attack in Internet Service, Wireless Communications, Networking and Mobile Computing. WiCom2007 International Conference on 21-25 Sept. 2007, pp6292-6295Lian, Z., A Perishable Model with Markovian Renewal Demand and Fixed lifetime, IFOR, Hawaii, 2005Lian, Z., Liu, L. and Zhu, X., Analysis of Supply Commitments with Unlimited Flexibilities, The Second International Conference on Information & Management Science, Chengdu, 2003Lian, Z. and A. Deshmukh, Analysis of Supply Contracts with Discounts, Proceedings of the International Conference of Global Supply Chain Management, Beijing, 210-215, 2002Feldmann, G., Z. Lian and A. Deshmukh, Dynamic Pricing Strategies for Stable Production Plans, Proceedings of Annual IIE Conference and Exhibition, 2002Lian, Z. and A. Deshmukh, A Frozen Inventory Model with Updateable Forecast Demands, Proceedings of 16th International Conference on Production Research, 2000Lian, Z., A. Deshmukh and J. Wang, Optimal Frozen Period in Supply Chains with Updateable Demand Forecasts, Proceedings of 15th International Conference on Production Research, 1999Selected Working Papers and Other Publications1.Lian, Z. and L. Liu, Sojourn time of Join the Shortest Queue, Working paper2.Lian, Z. and Guo, P. and L. Liu, A Call Center with Automatic and Manual Services, Working paper3.Lian, Z. and L. Liu, Sojourn time of Join the Shortest Queue, Working paper4.Lian, Z. and Guo, P. and L. Liu, A Call Center with Automatic and Manual Services, Working paper