Dr Hongmei Sun
PhD, FHEA
Management School
Lecturer in Operations Management
+44 114 230 2216
Full contact details
Management School
C091
Sheffield University Management School
Conduit Road
Sheffield
S10 1FL
- Profile
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Hongmei Sun is a Lecturer in Operations Management at Sheffield University Management School, the University of Sheffield, the United Kingdom. Hongmei gained her PhD in Business Administration (with a specialisation in Management Science) at the Ivey Business School, Western University, Canada. Prior to joining the University of Sheffield, she worked at York University, Canada, as a postdoctoral research fellow and instructor. Hongmei holds a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) since October 2024.
Hongmei’s research interests focus on applying analytical models and data analytic approaches to analyse real-world problems in pharmaceutical/vaccine supply chains, closed-loop supply chains, blockchain-enabled supply chains, and other supply chain contents.
- Qualifications
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- PhD - Ivey Business School, Western University, Canada;
- Master of System Design and Management - Keio University, Japan;
- Bachelor of Economics - Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, China
- Research interests
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- Pharmaceutical/vaccine supply chain management
- Circular economy and sustainable supply chain management
- Data-driven decision making
- Emerging technologies in operations and supply chain management and logistics
- Blockchain enabled supply chain management
- Publications
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Journal articles
- Incentivizing at‐risk production capacity building for COVID‐19 vaccines. Production and Operations Management, 32(5), 1550-1566.
- Medialization thyroplasty versus injection laryngoplasty: A cost minimization analysis. Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, 46(1).
- Incentivizing at‐risk production capacity building for COVID‐19 vaccines. Production and Operations Management, 32(5), 1550-1566.
- Research group
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- Centre for Applied Research in Logistics, Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Teaching interests
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Hongmei is passionate about teaching students at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her teaching portfolio includes modules in supply chain management (e.g. “Coordinating Demand and Supply”, “Reverse Logistics and Closed-Loop Supply Chains”, and “Supply Chain Technology”) and foundational decision analysis (e.g. “Analysis for Decision Making”).
Her teaching style is interactive and student-centred, bridging theory with hands-on experiences like SAP ERP workshops, VR simulations, and digital activities. These immersive methods bring concepts to life, helping students connect academic learning with real-world applications. Through case-based learning and collaborative activities, Hongmei encourages critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork, preparing students to tackle real-world challenges with confidence. Her teaching objective is to create a supportive and inclusive environment that inspires students to embrace innovation and thrive in their future careers.
- Teaching activities
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Hongmei is currently involved in the following teaching activities:
- MGT 6083 Supply Chain Technology (MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
- MGT138 Analysis for Decision Making (UG)
- Dissertation supervision for MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- PhD Supervision
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Hongmei is interested in supervising PhD students in the following areas:
- Pharmaceutical/vaccine supply chain management
- Circular economy and sustainable supply chain management
- Data-driven decision making
- Emerging technologies in operations and supply chain management and logistics
- Blockchain enabled supply chain management