Jiachun Lu

Jiachun Lu is an Assistant Professor in the Supply Chain Management Group at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management. She holds a doctoral degree from WHU and has academic affiliations rooted in operations and supply chain research with behavioral insights.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Supply Chain Management (summa cum laude), WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
• Master’s and Bachelor’s in International Business Studies (with distinction), Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
• Bachelor’s in German Studies and French Studies, Shanghai International Studies University
• Exchange semester at Sciences Po Strasbourg

Jiachun Lu's research centers on supply chain disruptions, B2B negotiations, and cross-functional teams, drawing on behavioral science to understand organizational decision-making. Her work bridges operations management with human behavior in business contexts, particularly in procurement and logistics.

She has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the DAAD Prize (2013), Dr. Hans Novotny Prize (2015), and the IPSERA Doctoral Dissertation Award (2021). Her research has been published in top academic journals such as the Journal of Operations Management, Journal of Supply Chain Management, and Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management.

• DAAD Prize 2013
• Dr. Hans Novotny Prize 2015
• IPSERA Doctoral Dissertation Award 2021

Jiachun Lu serves as a reviewer for leading journals including the Journal of Operations Management and Journal of Supply Chain Management, and she is a regular speaker at international conferences. There is no mention of formal advisees or grant funding in the provided text.

She is affiliated with the Supply Chain Management Group at WHU, which includes research in logistics, procurement, operations management, and sustainable transport. The group is part of the broader School of Management and contributes to WHU’s strong reputation in business and management research.