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Chen Hong serves as Professor of Management Science, Associate Dean for Americas, and Director of the Research Center for Clean Energy and Carbon Neutral Development at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB). As one of CKGSB's founding faculty members, he has established himself as a leading academic with extensive administrative experience including former roles as Dean of School of Management at Xi'an Jiaotong University and Associate Dean at CKGSB.
Dr. Chen received his PhD from Stanford University and has held prestigious positions including Alumni Professor of Supply Chain Management at the University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business and Professor of Management Science at Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance. His educational background forms the foundation for his interdisciplinary research approach spanning operations research, finance, and sustainability.
Chen's research focuses on Clean Energy Market and Finance, Carbon Reduction in Supply Chain, and Modeling and Optimization of Supply Chain Management. His work bridges theoretical operations research with practical applications in healthcare management, corporate finance, and real estate. Recent publications demonstrate a strategic shift toward sustainability-focused research, particularly in hydrogen value chain investments and carbon neutral development, while maintaining strong contributions to core operations research domains.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a research trajectory evolving from fundamental queueing theory and supply chain optimization toward applied sustainability and financial network modeling. His work consistently demonstrates mathematical rigor while addressing practical business challenges across multiple sectors including energy, healthcare, and retail.
- Outstanding Oversea Young Research Award ("国家杰青" B类), NSFC, China, 2000
- Research Excellence Award, Faculty of Commerce, UBC, 1993
- Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Faculty Research Fellowship, UBC, 1993
- Engineering Initiation Awards, NSF-USA, 1989
- George Nicholson Prize (honorable mention), INFORMS, 1988
- The Li Foundation Fellowship, 1982-1984
- UBC Sauder School Faculty Research Excellence Award
Dr. Chen has secured research funding from multiple sources including the National Natural Science Foundation of China's Excellent Young Scientists Fund, as well as grants from the United States, Canada, and Hong Kong. His industry impact extends beyond academia through extensive consulting work with major Chinese and North American corporations including Midea, Digital China, Lenovo, Li-Ning, TCL, and Tsingtao Brewery. He currently serves as Independent Director of Shandong Energy Group Co., Ltd and Senior Consultant to Hynertech Corporation, demonstrating the practical relevance of his research.
As Director of the Research Center for Clean Energy and Carbon Neutral Development, Chen leads initiatives focused on hydrogen value chain investments, technology development, and market opportunities in clean energy. His research teams bridge academic theory with industry applications, particularly in China's rapidly evolving sustainability landscape.
