Personal profile
Biography
Kee-hung Lai (Mike Lai) is Chair Professor of Shipping and Logistics and Director of the Shipping Research Centre at the PolyU Business School. He is also Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics and the Journal of Shipping and Trade. Prof. Lai is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. He has authored Concise Introduction to Logistics Management in 2026 (ISBN: 978-1-0353-8540-9), co-authored 7 books, and published 290+ journal papers (89.8% in Q1 journals on Scival), including 8 papers in the Financial Times Top 50 journals. He was selected by Clarivate Analytics as a highly cited scholar, with over 43,200 citations, and has an h-index of 100 on Google Scholar.
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor of Arts, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Doctor of Philosophy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
External positions
Member, Hong Kong Logistics Development Council
1 Jan 2026 → 31 Dec 2027
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
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Analytical modelling of parallel multidirectional cutting of slender shafts
Cai, W., Xiang, J., Dong, G., Lai, K. H. & Wiercigroch, M., 15 Feb 2025, In: International Journal of Mechanical Sciences. 288, 110024.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
Open Access13 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus) -
Blockchain solution for supply chains & logistics challenges: An empirical investigation
Aslam, J., Lai, K. H., Hanbali, A. A. & Khan, N. T., Jun 2025, In: Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review. 198, 104134.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Critical successes factors for the adoption of additive manufacturing: Integrated impact for circular economy model
Aslam, J., Saleem, A., Lai, K. H. & Kim, Y. B., Apr 2025, In: Technological Forecasting and Social Change. 213, 124041.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Examining sustainability engagement of logistics service providers: drivers, practices, and propositions
Lai, K. H., Prajogo, D., Wong, C. W. Y. & Lun, V. Y. H., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Is more not always better? Untangling the impact of ESG disclosure transparency on idiosyncratic risk
Ren, J., Lai, K. H., Shan, S. & You, J., Jan 2025, In: Journal of Environmental Management. 373, 123648.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
8 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Best Business and Management Scientists
Cheng, E. T. C. (Recipient) & Lai, K. H. (Recipient), 21 Nov 2023
Prize: Other distinction › Other distinction (research)
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Best paper award (400 Euro award), Annual Conference of International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME 2024)
Yang, D. (Recipient), Lai, K. H. (Recipient) & Zhang, L. (Recipient), 28 May 2024
Prize: Prize (research)
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Best Paper Award titled "Green Shipping Practices and Firm Performance" at International Conference on Marine Environmental Governance (ICMEG) 2012
Lun, Y. H. (Recipient), Lai, K. H. (Recipient), Cheng, E. T. C. (Recipient) & Wong, W. Y. (Recipient), Sept 2012
Prize: Prize (research)
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Bronze Medal 銅獎
Ngai, W. T. (Recipient), Li, C. L. (Recipient), Cheng, E. T. C. (Recipient), Lun, Y. H. (Recipient), Lai, K. H. (Recipient) & Choi, Y. S. (Recipient), Apr 2010
Prize: Prize (research)
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Highly Cited Researchers 2019 (Cross Field)
Lai, K. H. (Recipient), 1 Nov 2019
Prize: Honorary award › Honorary award (research)
Activities
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International Association of Maritime Economists. Conference [IAME Conference]
Lai, K. H. (Chair)
10 Jun 2020 → 13 Jun 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organizer / committee member
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Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (External organisation)
Lai, K. H. (Other)
11 Oct 2019 → …Activity: Office holder / membership of professional bodies › Office holder / member of other professional body
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IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management (Journal)
Lai, K. H. (Editorial board member)
2018 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work for journals
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Industrial Marketing Management (Journal)
Lai, K. H. (Editorial board member)
2018 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work for journals
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Information and Management (Journal)
Lai, K. H. (Editorial board member)
2018 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work for journals
Press/Media
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Guangdong-Hong Kong- Macao Greater Bay Area and its impact on Hong Kong's maritime industry
18/11/19
1 Media contribution
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