Dr. Yu Gong

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Yu (Jack) Gong is an Associate Professor in Operations Management at the University of Southampton Business School. His primary research interests include sustainable supply chain management, supply chain innovation, and blockchain technology. With a robust track record, he engages with multinational companies such as IKEA and Nestlé on research initiatives, particularly focusing on the application of emerging technologies in sustainable supply chain management. He collaborates with VeChain, a leading blockchain technology provider, to enhance sustainable practices within supply chains. Dr. Gong serves as an associate editor for the journal Business Strategy and Environment and is involved in editorial boards for various prestigious journals. He teaches multiple modules, including Operations Management and Purchasing Supply Management, and has published extensively in high-quality academic journals. Dr. Gong holds a PhD from the University of Exeter and an MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Cranfield University. Notable achievements include receiving the Paul R. Lawrence Fellowship in 2017 and multiple Staff Achievement Awards.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Southampton • Southampton, England

Leading research and teaching in Operations Management, with a focus on sustainable supply chains and emerging technologies.

Awards

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Paul R. Lawrence Fellowships

2017-01-01
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Staff Achievement Award

2022-01-01
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Staff Achievement Award

2019-01-01
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Chris Voss Runner-up Paper Award

2017-01-01
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Highly Commended Award

2018-01-01
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IJPR Top 2% reviewers

2024-01-01