Research Interests

• Supply chain management
• Interface of operations and marketing
• Production and quality control
• Queuing systems

Academic qualification

• PhD 1994 Columbia University, Operations Research 
• M.S 1987 Academy of Sciences of China, Optimal Control and Operations Research 

Academic And Professional Experience

• Department Head, Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management, August 2017 - July 2023
• Academic Director, Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program, SBM, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, July 2020 - June 2023
• Chair Professor of ISOM, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, July 2015 - present
• Professor of ISOM, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, July 2006 - June 2015
• Deputy Head of ISOM, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Aug 2011 - Jul 2017
• Director, Center for Marketing and Supply Chain Management, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, April 2008 - July 2012
• Associate Professor of ISMT, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, July 2000 - June 2006
• Assistant Professor of ISMT, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, July 1994 - June 2000

Selected Publications

• Feng, Y., Xu, J. and S. Zheng: “Optimizing Dynamic Inventory Replenishment and Substitution for Two Products with Positive Lead time”, Operations Research, 67(2019), 2027-2034.
• Xu, H., Yao, D.D. and S. Zheng: “Optimal Policies for a Two-Product Inventory System under a Flexible Substitution Scheme”, Production and Operations Management, 25(2016),1088-1105.
• Gong, X., Chao, X. and S. Zheng: “Dynamic Pricing and Inventory Management with Dual Suppliers of Different Leadtimes and Disruption Risks”, Production and Operations Management, 23(2014), 2058-2074.
• Xu, H., Yao, D.D. and S. Zheng: “Optimal Control of Replenishment and Substitution in an Inventory System with Nonstationary Batch Demand”, Production and Operations Management, 20 (2011), 727-736.
• Chao, X., Chen, H. and S. Zheng: “Dynamic Capacity Expansion for a Service Firm with Capacity Deterioration and Supply Uncertainty”, Operations Research, 57(2009), 82-93.
• Li, Q. and S. Zheng: “Join Inventory Replacement and Pricing Control for Systems with Uncertain Yield and Demand”, Operations Research, 54(2006), 696-705.
• Chao, X., Liu, L. and S. Zheng: “Resource Allocation in Multisite Service Systems with Intersite Customer Flows”, Management Science, 49(2003), 1739-1752.
• Yao, D.D. and S. Zheng (2002): “Dynamic Quality Control in Production-Inventory Systems --- Coordination and Optimization”, Springer-Verlag, New York.
• Chen, J., D.D. Yao and S. Zheng: "Optimal Replenishment and Rework with Multiple Unreliable Supply Sources", Operations Research, 49(2001), 430-443.
• Yao,D.D. and S. Zheng: "Sequential Inspection Under Capacity Constraints", Operations Research, 47(1999) 410-421.
• Chen, J., D.D. Yao and S. Zheng: "Quality Control for Products Supplied with Warranty", Operations Research, 46(1998) 107-115.

Service Activities Within College And Profession

• Associate Editor, Operations Research (Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2005), and (Jan. 2009 - Present)
• Panel Member, Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong (Jan. 2014. - Present)
• Committee Member, Wickham Skinner Award for Early-Career Research Accomplishments, Productions and Operations Management Society, 2015
• Cluster Chair, 26th Annual POMS Conference, Washington DC, May 2015.
• Panel Member, Key Research Programs (重点研究项目) and General Research Program (面上項目), National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2015 - 2016.
• Panel Member, Key International Cooperation Programs (重点国际合作项目), National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2014.
• Panel Member, National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars (杰出青年基金), National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2013, 2018.
• Panel Member, National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars (优秀青年基金), National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2013,
• Chairman, Senate Standing Committee for Academic Review Procedure, HKUST (Nov. 2014 – Oct. 2015)
• Member, University Appointments and Substantiation Committee, HKUST (Nov. 2011-Oct. 2013).
• Member, University Senate (2003 - 2007 and 2013-present). 
• Chairman (2003 - 2007) and member (2001 – 2003), University Student Disciplinary Committee.
• Member, School Appointments and Substantiation Committee (2006 - 2008).