Ph.D. at Tianjin University, China
Huayu Long is an emerging scholar and educator in the field of business administration, with a focus on innovation management, digital transformation, and supply chain resilience. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Business Administration at Tianjin University, Huayu combines a strong academic foundation with practical teaching experience. From teaching at Karamay Vocational and Technical College to conducting research on digital governance and supply chain restructuring, Huayu has demonstrated a commitment to addressing complex challenges facing modern businesses. With international academic training and a growing presence in scholarly publications and conferences, Huayu Long represents a new generation of business researchers actively shaping the discourse on organizational strategy and innovation in the digital era.
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Education
Huayu Long holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Lincoln, earned between July 2014 and January 2016, where their studies concentrated on technology innovation management. This academic experience in the UK provided an international perspective on organizational development and technology integration. Building on this foundation, Huayu began Ph.D. studies at Tianjin University in September 2023, specializing in innovation management, supply chain management, and digital transformation. Their current research explores how these interconnected fields can be harnessed to drive organizational resilience and performance in rapidly evolving economic contexts.
Experience
From October 2016 to August 2021, Huayu Long served as a teacher at Karamay Vocational and Technical College. During this period, Huayu was responsible for designing and delivering courses that bridged theoretical knowledge with practical business applications. The role involved not only teaching but also mentoring students and contributing to curriculum development. This experience helped shape Huayu’s understanding of how to translate complex research concepts into accessible knowledge for learners and professionals alike. It also strengthened their interest in exploring real-world challenges through academic inquiry, ultimately leading to advanced research in supply chain and innovation management.
Research Interest
Huayu Long’s research interests lie at the intersection of digital transformation, innovation management, and supply chain restructuring. Their work investigates how organizations can adapt their internal structures and external relationships to remain competitive in digitally driven environments. Specific research themes include the role of digital governance in shaping government-business interactions, the impact of resource restructuring on supply chain resilience, and strategies for navigating supply chain disruptions in an era marked by anti-globalization pressures. By integrating theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis, Huayu aims to contribute actionable insights that inform both academia and industry.
Awards
Huayu Long has actively participated in leading academic conferences that showcase innovative research in business and management. These include the 18th International Conference of Operations and Supply Chain Management and the 2024 Strategic Supply Chain Experts 50 Forum held at Tongji University, as well as the 2nd China Enterprise Innovation and Platform Governance Academic Annual Conference hosted by Zhejiang University of Technology. Most recently, Huayu presented at the Organization Management, Strategy, and Innovation Research conference at Xi’an Jiaotong University in April 2025. These invitations reflect the academic community’s recognition of Huayu’s work and its relevance to ongoing discussions in innovation and supply chain research.
Publications
Huayu Long has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed articles in reputable journals.
In 2025, the article “The Effect of Resource Restructuring on Supply Chain Resilience in the Context of Digital Transformation” was published in Systems and is increasingly cited in digital strategy literature.
Another 2025 publication, “How can digital governance ecology enable the clean development of the relationship between government and business?” appeared in E-Government, applying the TOE framework to explore the dynamics of digital governance—this work has sparked discussion among scholars of digital public administration.
Earlier, Huayu published “Research on economic effects of accounting” in Business News (2020), a Chinese-language article that attracted regional academic attention. Each of these publications highlights a different aspect of Huayu’s research focus and demonstrates their contribution to critical topics in business transformation.
Conclusion
Huayu Long exemplifies a rising academic voice in the fields of innovation management and digital-era business strategy. With a balanced portfolio of teaching, research, and academic engagement, Huayu brings intellectual curiosity, methodological rigor, and real-world relevance to their work. Their publications and conference contributions reflect a deep commitment to exploring the transformative impact of digital technologies on supply chains, governance structures, and organizational resilience. As they continue their doctoral research and broaden their academic collaborations, Huayu is well-positioned to make lasting contributions to the business research community. Their work not only aligns with current academic trends but also anticipates the evolving needs of global industries, making them a strong candidate for this award nomination.