XU Liang

XU Liang is a Full-time Assistant Professor of Operations Management at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University. His research focuses on healthcare operations, pharmaceutical supply chains, behavioral operations, and data analytics. He holds a Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management from The Pennsylvania State University (2019), an M.S. in Management Science from Sun Yat-sen University (2013), and a B.S. in Logistics Engineering from the same institution (2011).

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management, Smeal College of Business, The Pennsylvania State University (2019)
  • M.S. in Management Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University (2013)
  • B.S. in Logistics Engineering and Management, Sun Yat-sen University (2011)

His research explores innovative solutions in healthcare systems, pharmaceutical supply chain optimization, and behavioral aspects of inventory management. Notable contributions include studies on outcome-based drug reimbursement models and compliance strategies for FDA-approved drugs. His work has been published in top-tier journals like Manufacturing & Service Operations Management and Production and Operations Management.

• Awards:
  • Industry Studies Association Dissertation Award Finalist (2020)
  • Ossian R. MacKenzie Doctoral Teaching Award (2017)

XU Liang has advised on multiple research projects and contributed to grants focused on sustainable operations and healthcare analytics. He is affiliated with the school's strategic initiatives in Digital Transformation and Sustainable Living.