Peter Lee

Dr. Peter Lee is a Lecturer in Operations Management at Aston Business School, part of the College of Business and Social Sciences at Aston University. Previously, he held roles as a Lecturer at Keele University and an Associate Professor at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research focuses on innovation and sustainability within operations and supply chain management, with notable contributions to journals such as the International Journal of Operations and Production Management and Transportation Research Part E.

Education:

• PhD, University of Hong Kong
• MBA, Cardiff University
• B.Eng (Hon) Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham

Research Interests:

• Innovation and sustainability in supply chains
• Environmental management and corporate social responsibility
• Impact of digitalization and Industry 4.0 on operations
• Risk management and resilience in supply networks

His recent work explores topics like extreme weather resilience, economic policy uncertainty, and ethical supplier risks. Articles often bridge theoretical frameworks with real-world case studies, particularly in China and Hong Kong.

Advising & Partnerships:

• Active PhD supervisor with a focus on guiding students toward high-impact publications.
• External co-supervisor for PhD/DBA students at Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
• Teaches operations management modules at Aston Business School.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with global institutions on supply chain resilience, environmental sustainability, and digital transformation initiatives.