Dr Hongmei Sun

PhD, FHEA

Management School

Lecturer in Operations Management

Hongmei Sun
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h.sun1@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 230 2216

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Dr Hongmei Sun
Management School
C091
葫芦影业 University Management School
Conduit Road
葫芦影业
S10 1FL
Profile

Hongmei Sun is a Lecturer in Operations Management at 葫芦影业 University Management School, the University of 葫芦影业, 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 葫芦影业, 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鈥檚 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
  • 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
  • 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

Journal articles

  • Sun H, Toyasaki F & Falagara Sigala I (2023) . Production and Operations Management, 32(5), 1550-1566. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Tam S, Sun H, Sarma S, Siu J, Fung K & Sowerby L (2017) . Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, 46(1). RIS download Bibtex download
Research group
  • Centre for Applied Research in Logistics, Operations and Supply Chain Management
Teaching interests

Hongmei is passionate about teaching students at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her teaching portfolio includes modules in supply chain management (e.g. 鈥淐oordinating Demand and Supply鈥, 鈥淩everse Logistics and Closed-Loop Supply Chains鈥, and 鈥淪upply Chain Technology鈥) and foundational decision analysis (e.g. 鈥淎nalysis for Decision Making鈥).

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

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

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