Gu Pang

Dr Gu Pang is an Associate Professor in Procurement and Operations Management at the Department of Management, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. She joined the university in January 2018 and currently serves as the Head of the Procurement and Operations Management Group. Her academic journey includes a PhD and MSc from Nottingham University Business School and a BSc in Management Science from Lancaster University Management School.

• PhD, Nottingham University Business School
• MSc, Operations Management, Nottingham University Business School
• BSc, Management Science, Lancaster University Management School

Gu Pang's research focuses on interdisciplinary areas at the intersection of operations, sustainability, and digital innovation. Her primary interests include blockchain technology, remanufacturing, reverse logistics, closed-loop and sustainable supply chains, food value chains, food waste management, transportation network design, optimization, time series econometrics, machine learning, and digital transformation. She emphasizes student-centered learning and promotes self-sufficient learners through her educational philosophy.

Her recent publications (2024–2025) demonstrate a strong trend toward digital transformation and sustainability in supply chains. Her work frequently explores blockchain applications in food safety and remanufacturing, AI in food systems and travel, and optimization of green supply chains. She has contributed to high-impact journals such as Long Range Planning, International Journal of Production Economics, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, and Journal of Cleaner Production, reflecting a consistent focus on technological innovation for sustainable operations.

Dr Pang has led significant research initiatives, including the EU Horizon 2020 Project VALUMICS on food value chains (€318,555, completed May 2020) and an ESRC Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Byker Community Trust on sustainable marketing (£130,000, completed July 2020). These projects highlight her ability to secure competitive funding and deliver impactful, interdisciplinary research.

• EU Horizon 2020 Project VALUMICS: Understanding food value chains and network dynamics (€318,555, 48 months)
• ESRC Knowledge Transfer Partnership: Sustainable and strategic marketing strategy, brand development, and change management (£130,000, 24 months)

She teaches courses such as Operations Management, Managing Operations and Projects (Year 2), and Exec MBA (UK) modules. As a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, she is committed to excellence in teaching. She welcomes PhD applicants interested in machine learning, blockchain, remanufacturing, reverse logistics, closed-loop supply chains, food value chains, and optimization, encouraging informal discussions via email.