Speakers

Prof. Qiuhong Zhao,  Beihang University, China

Biography：Professor Zhao Qiuhong is a tenured Professor at the School of Economics and Management, Beihang University, Beijing, China. She holds a Ph.D. in Management Science and Engineering from Beihang University and conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Montreal. Her primary research interests include logistics and supply chain management, emergency management, and metaheuristics algorithms, etc.  Professor Zhao has led a wide range of research projects, including key, general, and youth projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, as well as numerous applied research projects commissioned by enterprises and public institutions. To date, she has published over 200 articles in academic journals and conference proceedings, such as European Journal of Operational Research, Omega, Computers & Operations Research, International Journal of Production Research, etc. In addition to her research, Professor Zhao serves as Director of the Emergency Management Systems Engineering Committee of the Systems Engineering Society of China and as a Standing Council Member of the China Logistics Society. She also holds several editorial positions, including Associate Editor of Sustainable Operations and Computers, Area Editor of Computers and Industrial Engineering, and editorial board member of the Journal of Beijing University of aeronautics and astronautics and Systems Engineering — Theory & Practice.

Speech Title: Urban Renovation Planning under Fire Propagation Risk and Imperfect Response Information

Abstract: Large-scale renovation campaigns in high-density urban environments necessitate a rigorous balance between logistical efficiency and public safety. This paper addresses the Resilient Renovation Scheduling Problem (RRSP), aiming to optimize construction timelines while minimizing the spatiotemporal interference between scaffolding structures and emergency response capabilities. We propose a two-stage stochastic programming framework that models the urban district as a coupled dual-layer graph system, capturing both the logistical topology and the thermodynamic chimney effect of facade scaffolding. Distinct from traditional models that assume perfect foresight in disaster response, we introduce a more realistic Proximity-Triggered Critical Node Interdiction formulation. This approach rigorously captures the information asymmetry where responders do not have the perfect information on how fire propagates in stochastic scenarios, but act based on visible ignition triggers. Furthermore, the model accounts for endogenous operational congestion, where the deployment of emergency assets may inadvertently sever access to downstream targets due to street narrowing. To solve this computationally challenging problem, we develop a Logic-Based Benders Decomposition (LBBD) algorithm that decouples strategic scheduling from the operational simulation of fire spread. Numerical experiments demonstrate the framework's computational efficiency and analyze the sensitivity of schedule resilience to varying firefighting response policies.

Prof. Jianfeng Jia, Northeastern University, China

Biography：Prof. Jianfeng Jia is a Tenured Professor in management and Associate Dean of the School of Business Administration at Northeastern University, China. He serves as the Chief Expert for a Major Project of the National Social Science Fund of China and is a recipient of the Young Scholar award under the prestigious Changjiang Scholars Program. His research interests lie at the intersection of organizational behavior and human resource management, with a particular focus on Chinese management contexts. Prof. Jia has authored or co-authored over 100 journal articles and seven scholarly books. His work has been published in leading international journals, and he serves as an Associate Editor for Employee Relations and Chinese Management Studies, both SSCI-indexed publications. Prof. Jia's academic leadership extends to significant grant funding. He has secured four projects from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and two from the National Social Science Fund, including one designated as a Major Project. Additionally, he has received five grants from the Ministry of Education's Humanities and Social Science program and more than 20 provincial-level research awards. Beyond his publications, Prof. Jia's research has been featured in major media outlets such as People's Daily and China Social Sciences Net, and has informed policy through adoptions by the Ministry of Education. His contributions to management education have been recognized with numerous teaching awards, including the National Excellent Business Case Award and multiple First Prizes for Teaching Achievement in Liaoning Province.

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Prof.Hongbo Duan, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), China

Biography：Dr. Hongbo Duan is a Professor in the School of Economics & Management at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) and a visiting Professor at the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute, University of Southern Denmark. Over the past decade, he has established himself as a leading expert in energy-economy-environment (3Е) integrated modeling, climate policy and energy transition analysis, and data-driven analytics for decarbonization. He is the developer of 3E digitalized platform-Ambition 3E (www.hongyuan3e.com). Prof. Duan has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles, including those in Science, Nature, PNAS Nexus, and serves as co-Editor-in-Chief of Mitigation & Adaptation Strategies for Global Change, also on editorial and advisory boards for several international journals. Prof. Duan's research has been financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), Ministry of Science and Technology, National Energy Administration (NEA), Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), and Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

Speech Title: China’s energy and decarbonization transition under critical mineral constraints

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Prof. Jingxiao Zhang, Chang'an University, China

Biography：Jingxiao Zhang is a professor at the School of Economics and Management of Chang'an University, a doctoral supervisor, and a responsible undergraduate professor. Visiting scholar at ISU University in the United States, visiting scholar at QUT Higher Education in Australia, and visiting scholar at London South Bank University. Research direction: Construction Economy and Service Management; Environmental impact assessment of transportation infrastructure; Research on digital construction management mode; Engineering management BIM education, etc. Led and participated in over 50 projects, including 2 National Social Science Foundation projects, 1 National Natural Science Foundation project, 1 National Natural Science Foundation major project sub project, 2 national level new engineering research and practice projects, 1 International Joint Fund project, and 19 provincial and ministerial level projects; Published over 160 papers, including 2 highly cited papers. Published over 50 SCI/SSCI double indexed papers in journals such as JCLP, ASCE-JPI, and IJPR, and more than 20 CSI/EI indexed papers; Published 10 articles for review, including 5 articles published to the Central Office and State Office, as well as 5 articles published by departments such as the Provincial Decision Advisory Committee, the Provincial Political Consultative Conference, and the Transportation Think Tank Alliance of the Ministry of Transport; Chief editor of 5 works and 19 textbooks; Prepare 15 standards and 1 local regulation; Register 8 computer software copyrights; 30 patents; Two construction methods have been approved and seven new applications have been made.

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