G'day! I am an Associate Professor in Project Management at the School of Built Environment, University of Technology Sydney, Australia, which is why the domain name is "pm-professor.com".
Education
- PhD in Management Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University (2005-2010)
- Bachelor of Engineering in Project Management, Tsinghua University (2001-2005)
Academic Positions
- Associate Professor in Project Management, University of Technology Sydney, Australia (2022-present)
- Senior Lecturer in Project Management, University of Technology Sydney, Australia (2016-2021)
- Lecturer in Construction Management, University of Newcastle, Australia (2013-2016)
- Research Fellow, National University of Singapore, Singapore (2010-2013)
- Research Assistant, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR (2007-2008)
Affiliations
- UTS School of Built Environment, HDR Coordinator, Short Forms of Learning Coordinator
- CIB Working Commission W122 ‐ Public Private Partnership, Communications Coordinator
- Project Management Journal, Department Editor
- International Journal of Project Organisation and Management, Australian Editor
- Built Environment Project and Asset Management, Associate Editor
- Standards Australia MB012 - Project, Programme and Portfolio Management, UTS Representative
- Australia-China Relations Institute (UTS:ACRI), Research Associate
Research Summary
My research focuses on the dynamics of infrastructure delivery, with particular emphasis on project management and public-private partnerships in the Australian and Chinese contexts. I explore how large-scale projects can achieve sustainable outcomes through effective risk allocation, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative governance.
To date, I have authored over 100 journal papers, with more than 8,000 citations, an h-index of 37, and an i10-index of 80. I was recognised among the Stanford-listed Top 2% Scientist.
Current Research Interests
Social Licence for Infrastructure
Developing a unique framework to define, assess, and sustain social licence in infrastructure projects
Social Procurement in China
Examining how procurement practices can generate social value in project delivery in China
AI Readiness of Construction Projects
Developing an AI readiness framework tailored to the temporary construction projects
Updates
Q3 2025 (Jul-Sep)
- Published in Project Management Journal and Environmental Science and Policy
Q2 2025 (Apr-Jun)
- Launched a special issue on PPPs in Built Environment Project and Asset Management
- Attended the EURAM 2025 conference in Florence, Italy (22-25 June 2025)
- Received UTS Key Technology Partnerships Seed Funding Scheme for research on AI readiness for construction projects
Q1 2025 (Jan-Mar)
- Appointed Associate Editor for Built Environment Project and Asset Management
- Welcomed a new PhD student (RTP scholarship recipient) researching AI and leadership
- Published in Environmental Impact Assessment Review, Sustainability, and International Journal of Modelling and Simulation