Dr Mengdi ZHANG
Research Assistant Professor
PhD
- HHB1324
- +852 3400 3365
- melodyd.zhang@polyu.edu.hk
- Curriculum Vitae
Biography
Dr. Mengdi ZHANG is a Research Assistant Professor at School of Accounting and Finance, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Her research interests include ESG, artificial intelligence, large language models, and operations management. She obtained her Ph.D. from The University of Hong Kong. Before that, she obtained her master’s degree from The University of Hong Kong and bachelor’s degree from Nankai University. Dr. Zhang’s research interests encompass ESG, sustainable logistics and supply chain management, AI-driven decision-making, large language models, and operations management.
Research Interests
Research Output
- Yu, S., Zhang, M.*, Wu, X., Zhao, Z., & Huang, G. Q. (2026). Do large language models enlarge demand? Optimal channel structures and multi-agency mode in online retailing. International Journal of Production Economics, 109370. (ABDC “A”, ABS 3)
- Yu, S., Zhang, M.*, Zhao, Z., Wang, P. P., & Huang, G. Q. (2026). ESG transformation through private equity and digital twin in energy supply chain: an evolutionary game analysis. Industrial Management & Data Systems, 126(3), 1092-1121. (ABDC “A”, ABS 2)
- He, S., Zhang, M.*, Wang, S., & Huang, G. Q. (2025). Channel structures and subscription strategies for AI-driven logistics data products. European Journal of Operational Research, 326(3), 597-614. (ABDC “A*”, ABS 4)
- Zhang, M., He, S., Wang, P. P., Zhao, Z., Wang, S., & Huang, G. Q. (2025). Channel structures and ESG initiatives for logistics service providers. Transport Policy, 166, 18-31. (ABDC “A”, ABS 2)
- Zhang, M., Shen, Q., Zhao, Z., Wang, S., & Huang, G. Q. (2025). Optimizing ESG reporting: Innovating with E-BERT models in nature language processing. Expert systems with applications, 265, 125931. (SCI Q1, ABS 1)
- Zhang, M., Yang, W., Zhao, Z., Wang, S., & Huang, G. Q. (2024). Do fairness concerns matter for ESG decision-making? Strategic interactions in digital twin-enabled sustainable semiconductor supply chain. International Journal of Production Economics, 109370. (ABDC “A”, ABS 3)
- Zhang, M., Shen, Q., Zhao, Z., Wang, S., & Huang, G. Q. (2024). Risk-averse behavior and incentive policies: A new perspective on spatial–temporal traceability supervision in construction logistics supply chains. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 110256. (ABDC “A”, ABS 2)
- He, S., Zhang, M.*, Wang, S., & Huang, G. Q. (2024). Pricing and revenue allocation mechanisms for regional logistics networks in Cyber-Physical Internet. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 165, 104714. (SCI Q1, ABDC “A*”)
- Zhang, M., Shen, Q., Zhao, Z., Wang, S., & Huang, G. Q. (2024). Commitment or rent-seeking? Government incentive policies for ESG reporting in sustainable e-commerce logistics. International Journal of Production Economics, 268, 109134. (ABDC “A”, ABS 3)
- Zhang, M., Chen, A., Zhao, Z., & Huang, G. Q. (2024). A multi-depot pollution routing problem with time windows in e-commerce logistics coordination. Industrial Management & Data Systems, 124(1), 85-119. (ABDC “A”, ABS 2)
