Dr. Xiaoyan Xu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Xiaoyan (Kelly) Xu is a lecturer at Southampton Business School, University of Southampton, specializing in Operations Management. She focuses on sustainable supply chain management, emphasizing the interfaces between marketing and operations management. Her current research investigates carbon-related topics, aiming to optimize supply chains in support of sustainable development. Xiaoyan's work employs game-theoretical modeling to address challenges within supply chains, particularly in the context of digital transformation and sustainability. With a Ph.D. from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, she has published extensively on topics such as supply chain digitalization, marketing-operations interfaces, and operational strategies during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. She is currently involved in multiple research projects and teaches various undergraduate and postgraduate courses related to sustainable operations and supply chain management. Xiaoyan serves on the editorial board for Transportation Research Part E, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in engineering management.

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Lecturer

2024-01-01 — Present

Southampton Business School • Southampton, England

Lecturer specializing in Operations Management, focusing on sustainable supply chain management.

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YoungWomen4OR

2025-01-01