Kee-hung Lai

Kee-hung Lai is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies at Hong Kong Polytechnic University's Faculty of Business, with an extensive publication record spanning over 18 years and 56 indexed publications. His research has consistently focused on supply chain management, logistics operations, and the intersection of information systems with business processes.

Dr. Lai's research interests center around Supply Chain Management, Logistics Innovation, Green Shipping, and Digital Transformation in Maritime Operations. His recent work shows an increasing emphasis on sustainability topics, particularly examining how digital technologies can enable greener shipping practices and more resilient supply chains. His research employs both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, often applying theoretical frameworks from operations management, information systems, and strategic management to address practical business challenges.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward sustainability-focused research, with nearly half of his 2023-2025 work examining green innovation, circular economy principles, and environmental sustainability in logistics and shipping contexts. His publications appear consistently in top-tier journals including IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, Decision Support Systems, and Information Systems Frontiers, demonstrating both breadth and depth across multiple research domains.

Dr. Lai has established productive research collaborations with scholars worldwide, most notably with Xitong Guo (20 co-authored publications), T.C.E. Cheng (15 co-authored publications), and Xiaofei Zhang (10 co-authored publications), indicating strong research team leadership capabilities.

His work demonstrates significant practical implications for logistics service providers, shipping companies, and supply chain managers seeking to implement sustainable practices while maintaining operational efficiency. The integration of digital innovation with traditional logistics operations represents a particularly promising research direction that continues to evolve in his recent publications.