Dr. Sha Liao

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Biography

Sha Liao holds a Ph.D. in Operations Management from the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business. His research primarily focuses on operations management, exploring topics such as sustainability, stochastic processes, game theory, and contract theory. He has contributed to the field through various publications, including works on renewable portfolio standards and the evaluation of the effects of the European Emission Trading System. Liao's expertise is recognized through awards, including the Paper Award at the 2021 International Conference on Transport Logistics. He is committed to education and teaches multiple courses in business analytics, logistics, and data visualization for Bachelor of Commerce students. Liao’s work integrates theory with practical applications, aiming to enhance understanding and practices within operations management.

Research Interests

Operations Management Sustainability Stochastic Processes Game Theory Contract Theory

Courses

Logistics Operations Management (BCom) Business Analytics (BCom) Business Statistics (BCom) Data Visualization Operations (MMDD)

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.