WORK ADDRESS
Business School Sichuan University, No.24 South Section 1, Yihuan Road, Chengdu , 610065, China Phone: 86-28-8541-7867 Email: lmyao@scu.edu.cn |
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Recommender System, Decision Making under Uncertainty, Water Security Management, Low Carbon Technology and Management |
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
Sichuan University, Chengdu, CHINA l 2013-Present: Associate Professor of Business School University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA l Aug 2015-Aug 2016: Visiting Scholar of KATZ Business School The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, CHINA l Nov 2014-Dec 2014: Research Associate of Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies |
University of Oxford, UK
l Aug 2014: Visiting Scholar of St Edmund Hall
EDUCATION
Business School, Sichuan University l Ph.D. in Management Science and Engineering, Dec 2012 l Dissertation Title: Fuzzy-like Bi-level Multi-objective Optimization Model for Stone Industry and Its Application Business School, Sichuan University l Master in Management Science and Engineering, Jul 2009 School of Mathematics, Sichuan University l Bachelor in Basic Mathematics |
AWARDS & HONORS
l Jul 2014: 2014 IFORS Prize for OR in Development Competition: Water Allocation Modelling and Policy Simulation for the Min River Basin of China under Changing Climatic Conditions. l May 2013: Sichuan Provincial Prize for Progress in Science and Technology (the first class prize): Multiobjective Decision Making with Two-fold Uncertainty: Theory, Method & Application. l Sep 2011: Award for New Academic People of Doctoral Student, Ministry of Education, China. |
WRITING & RESEARCH
BOOKS: l Jiuping Xu, Liming Yao, Yi Lu. Innovative Approaches Towards Low Carbon Economics — Regional Development Cybernetics, Springer, 2014. l Jiuping Xu, Liming Yao. Random-like Multiple Objective Decision Making, Springer, 2011. |
ARTICLES:
l Xiaoyang Zhou*, Zhongwen Xu, Jian Chai, Liming Yao*, et al. Efficiency evaluation for banking systems under uncertainty: A multi-period three-stage DEA model. Omega, 2018, In press. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.omega.2018.05.012.
l Zhineng Hu, Shiyu Yan, Liming Yao*, et al. Efficiency Evaluation with Feedback for Regional Water Use and Wastewater Treatment. Journal of Hydrology, 562 (2018) 703-711
l Zongmin Li, Shuyan Xu, Liming Yao*. A systematic literature mining of Sponge city: Trends, foci and challenges standing ahead. Sustainability, 10 (2018) 1182.
l Mengxiang Zhang, Jingneng Ni, Liming Yao*. Pigovian Tax-based Equilibrium Strategy for Waste-load
Allocation in River System. Journal of Hydrology, 563 (2018) 223-241
l Liming Yao, Tingting Liu, Xudong Chen*, Jingneng Ni, An Integrated Life-cycle Assessment and System Dynamics Model for Mobile Phone Waste Management and Recycling, Journal of Cleaner Production, 187(2018) 852-862
l Xudong Chen X, Zongwen Xu, Liming Yao*, et al. Processing Technology Selection for Municipal Sewage Treatment Based on a Multi-Objective Decision Model under Uncertainty. International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health, 15(3) (2018) 448-466
l Xiaoyang Zhou*, Luo R, Liming Yao*, et al. Assessing integrated water use and wastewater treatment systems in China: A mixed network structure two-stage SBM DEA model. Journal of Cleaner Production, 185 (2018) 533-546
l Zhiyi Meng, Liming Yao*. Earthquake triggered networked risk and response: based on relevant literature.
Quality & Quantity, 6 (2018) 1-22
l Zhifeng Luo, Nanlin Zhang, Liqiang Zhao*, Liming Yao*, et al. Seepage-stress coupling mechanism for intersections between hydraulic fractures and natural fractures. Journal of Petroleum Science & Engineering, 171 (2018) 37-47.
l Xiaoyang Zhou*, Zhongwen Xu, Liming Yao*, et al. A novel Data Envelopment Analysis model for evaluating
industrial production and environmental management system. Journal of Cleaner Production, 170 (2017) 773-788
l Ling Zhong, Liming Yao*, An ELECTRE I-based multi-criteria group decision making method with interval type-2 fuzzy numbers and its application to supplier selection, Applied Soft Computing, 57 (2017) 556–576
l Xudong Chen, Liming Yao*, Foreign Banks Entry and Local Banks' Strategies in China, Asia-Pacific Journal of Financial Studies. 46(4) (2017) 635–660.
l Zhineng Hu, Ning Ma, Wen Gao, Chengwei Lv, Liming Yao*,Modelling Diffusion for Multi-generational
Product Planning Strategies using Bi-level Optimization, Knowledge-based Systems, 123 (2017) 254–266.
l Liming Yao, Yue Su, Ying Li*, Efficiency Evaluation of Regional Water Development-Utilization-Treatment System: Using a Novel Multi-Stage Circular DEA Approach, Transylvanian Review, 15(1) (2017)3531-3542.
l Liming Yao, Jiuping Xu, Mengxiang Zhang, Chengwei Lv, Chaozhi Li. Waste Load Equilibrium Allocation:
A Soft Path for Coping with Deteriorating Water Systems, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 23(15)(2016) 14968-14988.
l Zhineng Hu, Changting Wei, Liming Yao*, Chaozhi Li. A Multi-objective Optimization Model with Conditional Value-at-Risk Constraints for Water Allocation Equality, Journal of Hydrology, 542 (2016) 330-342.
l Ying Li, Jing Han, Liming Yao*, A Novel Multi-objective Programming Model for Coping with Supplier Selection Disruption Risks under Mixed Uncertainties, Scientific Programming, DOI: 10.1155/2016/4583074, 2016.
l Ying Li, Shuhua Hou, Liming Yao*, Profitability Assessment Using Data Envelopment with Cluster Analysis: A Case for Different Types of Gas Stations in China, Chemical Engineering Transactions, 51(2016)727-732.
l Zhineng Hu, Yazhen Chen, Liming Yao*, Changting Wei, Chaozhi Li. Optimal Allocation Of Regional Water
Resources: From A Perspective Of Equity-Efficiency Tradeoff. Resources, Conversation & Recycling, 109 (2016) 102–113.
l Zhineng Hu, Changting Wei, Liming Yao*, Chaozhi Li, Zhiqiang Zeng. Integrating Equality and Stability to Resolve Water Allocation Issues with a Multi-Objective Bi-Level Programming Model, Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 142(7)(2016): 1-12.
l Jiuping Xu, Chengwei Lv, Mengxiang Zhang, Liming Yao, Ziqiang Zeng. Equilibrium strategy-based optimization method for the coal-water conflict: A perspective from China,Journal of Environmental Management,160(1)(2015) 312–323.(SCI) IF:2.723
l Shuhua Hou, Xiaoling Song and Liming Yao*. A Bi-Level Waste Load Allocation Model Based on Water Function Zoning for Sichuan-Neijiang, Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Management Science and
Engineering Management,2015, pp.209-220.
l Jun Gang, Yan Tu, Benjamin Lev, Jiuping Xu, Wenjing Shen, Liming Yao. A multi-objective bi-level location
planning problem for stone industrial parks. Computers & Operations Research, 56 (2015) 8-21.
l Liming Yao, Jiuping Xu, Yifan Li. Evaluation of the efficiency of low carbon industrialization in cultural and
natural heritage: taking Leshan as an Example. Sustainability, 6 (2014) 3825-3842.
l Jiuping Xu, Zhiyi Meng, Liming Yao, Xingchuan Jing. The Simulation and Optimization of the Polysilicon Production Process using System Dynamics: A Case Study in China. International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing, 15 (12) (2014) 2521-2532.
l Jiuping Xu, Xingchuan Jing, Liming Yao. Simulation and optimization of one low-carbon poly-silicon industry
production chains using SD-FCCM in world natural and cultural heritage areas: a case study in China. IEEE System
Journal, 8(4) (2014) 1200-1212.
l Jiuping Xu, Yanfei Deng, Liming Yao. Sustainable development-oriented industrial restructuring modeling and
analysis: A case study in Leshan. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy. 16 (2) (2014) 267-279.
l Zhineng Hu, Yixin Zhang, Liming Yao. Radial Basis Function Neural Network with Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithms for Regional Logistics Demand Prediction. Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society, 2014.
l Yixin Zhang, Shuhua Yang, Liming Yao. Relationship between Social Responsibility and Economic Benefits of Liquor Industry. Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Management Science and Engineering Management, 2014, pp.513-523.
l Yue He, Mengxiang Zhang, Liming Yao. Application of Multi-objective Optimization Based on Genetic Algorithms in Mining Processing Enterprises. Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Management Science
and Engineering Management, 2014, pp.455-464.
l Liming Yao, Jiuping Xu. A class of expected value bi-level programming problems with random coefficients based on rough approximation and its application to a production-inventory system. Abstract and Applied Analysis, 2013.
l Muhammad Hashim, Liming Yao, Abid Hussain Nadeem, Muhammad Nazim, Muhammad Nazam, Logistics
Distribution Centers Location Problem under Fuzzy Environment, Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Management Science and Engineering Management, 2013, pp.755-768.
l Liming Yao, Jingjie Wang, Ling Wang, An inventory control model for stone industry under a fuzzy random environment, Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Management Science and Engineering Management, 2013, pp.755-768.
l Liming Yao, Jiuping Xu. A stone resource assignment model under the fuzzy environment. Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2012.
l Jiuping Xu, Jie Yan, Liming Yao. Simulation and Optimization of One Live Pig Low-Carbon Industry Chain Using SD-RCCM. Abstract and Applied Analysis, 2013.
l Zhigao Liao, Jiuping Xu, Liming Yao. A Dynamical Innovation Diffusion Model with Fuzzy Coefficient and Its Application to Local Telephone Diffusion in China. Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society, 2013.
l Jiuping Xu, Zhiwei Zhang, Liming Yao. Sustainable development and adjustment of low carbon industrial investment in dual heritage areas using SD-FREVM: a case study in China. International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management, 16 (3) (2013) 259-278.
l Jiuping Xu, Liming Yao, Zezhong Wu, Shize Wang. Predicting dryness fraction of gas, pressure and temperature for steam injection based on unsteady heat transmission. Petroleum Science and Technology, 30(18) (2012) 1893-1906.
l Jiuping Xu, Jing Yang, Liming Yao. Transportation structure analysis using SD-RMOP in world modern garden
city: a case study in China. Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society, 2012.
l Jiuping Xu, Liming Yao, Liwen Mo. Simulation of low-carbon tourism in world natural and cultural heritage areas: An application to Shizhong District of Leshan City in China. Energy Policy, 39 (2011) 4298-4307
l Jiuping Xu, Liming Yao, Xiaodan Zhao. A multi-objective chance-constrained network optimal model with random fuzzy Coefficients and its application to logistics distribution center location problem. Fuzzy Optimization and
Decision Making, 10 (3) (2011) 255-285
l Yu Shi, Liming Yao, Jiuping Xu. A probability maximization model based on rough approximation and its application to the inventory problem. International Journal of Approximate Reasoning, 52 (2011) 261-280.
l Jiuping Xu, Liming Yao. A Class of Two-Person Zero-Sum Matrix Games with Rough Payoffs. International Journal of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences, 2010.
l Yifan Li, Jiuping Xu, Liming Yao. On simulation and optimization of energy-saving textile industry system based on SD-SMOP model. World Journal of Modelling and Simulation, 6 (4) (2010) 274-280.
l Shuai Wang, Jiuping Xu, Liming Yao. Low-carbon development and planning of pig industry using system dynamic and random multi-objective optimization. World Journal of Modelling and Simulation, 6 (4) (2010) 303-309
l Liwen Mo, Liming Yao, Jiuping Xu. A class of differential dynamic system model for low carbon tourism and its application to LSD. World Journal of Modelling and Simulation, 6 (3) (2010) 177-188
l Peitian Du, Jiuping Xu, Liming Yao. On simulation and optimization of one polysilicon industry system under system dynamic. World Journal of Modelling and Simulation, 6 (3) (2010) 223-230
l Jiuping Xu, Liming Yao. A class of multiobjective linear programming model with random rough coefficients.
Mathematical and Computer Modelling, 49 (2009) 189-206.
l Jiuping Xu, Liming Yao. A class of expected value multi-objective programming problems with random rough
coefficients. Mathematical and Computer Modelling, 50 (2009) 141-158.
GRANTS & FUNDING
l National Natural Science Foundation of China: “Big Data-driven Multi-level Dynamic Optimal Allocation of Regional Water Resources”, Grant No. 71771157,￥490,000. l National Natural Science Foundation of China for Younger Scholars: “Fuzzy-like Bi-level Multi-objective Optimization Theory and Its Application in Mineral Exploitation”, Grant No. 71301109,￥205,000. l Soft Science Program of Sichuan Province: “Big-data Driven Regional Water Resources Management”, Grant No. 2017ZR0154, ￥50,000. l Western and Frontier Region Project of Humanity and Social Sciences Research, Ministry of Education of China: “Research on the low carbon growth in the western region under the background of industrial transfer”, Grant No. 13XJC630018, ￥80,000. l Philosophy and Social Sciences Planning Project of Sichuan Province: “Research on the relationship between the social responsibility and economic profit of the wine industry”, Grant No. SC12BJ05, ￥10,000. l System Sciences and Enterprise Development Research Center of Sichuan Province: “Research on the theory and method of emergency decision making”, Grant No. Xq13D12, ￥15,000. |
TEACHING
Courses taught at Sichuan University include a graduate lecture course on advanced topics in multivariate statistical analysis, a lecture course on basic computational intelligence, a graduate seminar on the decision making under uncertainty, an undergraduate course on lean management, an undergraduate course on experimental design of multivariate analysis, and the departmental dissertation. In addition, I have led workshops in experimental methods through the Uncertainty Decision-Making Laboratory at Sichuan University. |
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
l Office director of the Research Center for Systems Science & Enterprise Development which is one of the key research bases of Sichuan Province. |
l Occasional Reviewer: Information Sciences, European Journal of Operational Research, International Journal
of Approximation and Reasoning, Knowledge-based Systems, Fuzzy Optimization and Decision Making and so on.
l Student Coordinator. Graduate Student “Decision Making under Uncertainty” Workshop
