On November 27, 2023, Associate Professor Guanyi Lu from the College of Business at Florida State University visited the eHealth Research Institute at the School of Economics and Management, Harbin Institute of Technology.

    Associate Professor Lu is a faculty member in the Department of Business Analytics, Information Systems, and Supply Chain at Florida State University and has been recognized as a Dean’s Emerging Scholar. His research focuses on retail operations, supply chain structure and integration, supply chain risk and security, and information and communication technologies. His work has been published in leading journals such as the Journal of Operations Management, Production and Operations Management, and Decision Sciences. He also serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Operations Management and Decision Sciences and has received multiple awards, including the 2018 Decision Sciences Institute’s Best Reviewer Award, the 2020 Journal of Operations Management Best Reviewer Award, and the 2022 Journal of Operations Management Best Associate Editor Award.

    During his visit, Associate Professor Lu engaged in in-depth discussions with faculty and students on topics related to workforce management and operational efficiency. He shared insights on research methodologies and practical applications, offered guidance on future research directions, and expressed interest in fostering further collaboration between academia and industry. His lecture provided valuable perspectives and was well-received by the audience.