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Faculty Profile

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Joyce LOW Mei Wan

Full-time Faculty
Assistant Professor of Operations Management (Education)
Lee Kong Chian School of Business LKCSB

Education

2004 - 2009

Doctor of Philosophy
National University of Singapore,
Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and Management
2001 - 2002 Master of Science (Management)
National University of Singapore,
Department of Decision Sciences
1995 - 1999 Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours
National University of Singapore,
NUS Business School

Current Position(s) Held

Aug 2019 - now Assistant Professor of Operations Management (Education)
Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University

Aug 2012 - Jul 2019

Senior Lecturer of Operations Management 
Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University

Research Interests

  • Transportation Economics
  • Port Management
  • International Logistics
  • Operations and Supply Chain Management

Selected Journal Articles (Refereed)

  • Lee, B.K, Kim Y. J., Low, J.M.W.* (2025) Performances in Last-Mile Deliveries Involving Cyclic Services of Shuttles and Cargo Bikes, Transportation Research Board, Accepted May 2025 
  • Lee, B.K., Low, J.M.W.* (2022), A Constraint Programming Approach to Load Capacity Planning in Container Vessels, Maritime Economics and Logistics 24, pages 415–438 
  • Park, J.H., Lee, B.K., Low, J.M.W.* (2022) A Two-Stage Parallel Network DEA Model for Analyzing the Operational Capability of Container Terminals, Maritime Policy & Management, 
  • Lee, B.K.; Low, J.M.W.* (2021) Resource Capacity Requirement for Multi-Terminal Cooperation in Container Ports. Appl. Sci. 2021, 11, 9156. 
  • Low J.M.W., Lee, B.K. * (2020) A Data-Driven Analysis on the Impact of High-Speed Rails on Land Prices in Taiwan. Appl. Sci. 2020, 10 (10), 3357. 
  • Tang, L.C, Low J.M.W.* (2020) Strategic intent of OBOR: Enhancing Energy Supply Resilience, Journal of Shipping and Trade 5(1),1-25. 
  • Low, J.M.W.*, Yang, K.K (2019) Understanding the Operating Landscape of the Global Airline Industry: A DEA Integrated Alternating Conditional Expectation Approach, Journal of Airline and Airport Management 9(2), 27 – 45. 
  • Low, J.M.W.*, Yang, K.K, (2018) An Exploratory Study on the Effects of Human, Technical and Operating Factors On Aviation Safety. Journal of Transportation Safety and Security 11(6), 595-628. 
  • Yang, K.K*, Cayirli, T., Low, J.M.W., (2016). “Predicting the Performance of Queues – A Data Analytic Approach”, Computers & Operations Research 76, 33–42. 
  • Yang, K.K*, Lam, S.W, Low, J.M.W, Ong, M.E.H (2016). “Managing Emergency Department Crowding Through Improved Triaging and Resource Allocation”, Operations Research for Health Care 10, 13–22. 
  • Yeo, W.M.*, Yuan, X.M, Low, J.M.W. (2016). "On MX/G(M/H)/1 Retrial System with Vacation: Service Helpline Performance Measurement", Annals of Operations Research 248(1). 553-578. 
  • Lee, B.K., Low, J.M.W.*, Kim, H.K (2015). "Comparative Evaluation of Resource Cycle Strategies on Operating and Environmental Impact in Container Terminals", Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment 41, 118 – 135. 
  • Yang, K.K.*; LOW, J.M.W., Cayirli, T. (2015) "Modeling Queues with Simulation versus M/M/C Models", Journal of Service Science Research 6 (1), 173 – 192. 
  • Low, J.M.W., Lee, B.K.* (2014) "Effects of Firm Resources on Airline Competitiveness", Journal of Air Transport Management 36(1), 23 – 32. 
  • Low,J.M.W.*, Lam, S.W., Tang, L.C., Lan, Z. (2013) "Evaluations of Port Performances from a Seaborne Cargo Supply Chain Perspective", Polish Maritime Research 20, 20 – 31. 
  • Yuan, X.M., Low, J.M.W.* , and Yeo, W.M. (2012). A Network Prototype for Integrated Production-Distribution Planning with Non-Multifunctional Plants, International Journal of Production Research, 50(4), 1097-1113.
  • Low, J.M.W.* and Tang, L.C. (2012). Network Effects in the East Asia Container Ports Industry , Maritime Policy and Management , 39(4), 369-386.
  • Yang, X.J., Low, J.M.W. , and Tang, L.C.* (2011). Analysis of Intermodal Freight from China to Indian Ocean: A Goal Programming Approach, Journal of Transport Geography , 19, 515-527.
  • Tang, L.C., Low, J.M.W.* , and Lam, S.W. (2011). Understanding Port Choice Behaviour: A Network Perspective, Networks and Spatial Economics , 11, 65-82.
  • Low, J.M.W.* (2010). Capacity Investment and Efficiency Cost Estimations in Major East Asian ports, Maritime Economics and Logistics , 12, 370-391.
  • Chin*, A.T.H. and Low, J.M.W. , (2010). Port Performance in Asia: Does Economic Efficiency Imply Environmental Efficiency?, Transportation Research Part D ? Transport and Environment , 15, 483-488.
  • Yang, X.J, Low, J.M.W. , and Tang, L.C.* (2010) Maritime Trade Evolutions and Port City Developments in Asia, In Advances in Maritime Logistics and Supply Chain Systems(editors: EkPeng Chew, Loo Hay Lee, and Loon Ching Tang), World Scientific, pp. 1- 54.
  • Yuan, X.M., Low, J.M.W.* , and Tang, L.C. (2010). Roles of the Airport and Logistics Services on the Economic Outcomes of an Air Cargo Supply Chain, International Journal of Production Economics , 127 (2), 215-225.
  • Low, J.M.W , Lam, S.W. and Tang, L.C.* (2009). Assessment of Hub Status from a Network Perspective, Transportation Research Part A - Policy and Practice , 43 (6), 593 -606
  • Low, J.M.W* , Tang, L.C. and Yuan, X.M. (2009). Analysis of Cargo Service Dynamics in East Asian Airports, International Journal of Applied Logistics , 1(2), 1-22.
  • Low, J.M.W* , Tang, L.C. and Yuan, X.M. (2009). Cargo Service Dynamics and Service Oriented Architecture in East Asian Airports, In Service Science and Logistics Informatics : Innovative Perspectives (editor Zongwei Luo), IGI Global, pp. 230-250
  • Lam, S.W., Low, J.M.W. , and Tang, L.C.* (2009). Operations Efficiency of International Airports in the Asia Pacific, Transportation Research Part E ? Logistics and Transportation Review , 45 (4), 654-665.
  • Low, J.M.W. , and Tang, L.C.* (2006). Factor Substitution and Complementarily in the Asia Airports Industry, Journal of Air Transport Management , 12 (5), 261-266.
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Curriculum Vitae

Research Areas and Areas of Expertise

Highlights
6
Publications
16
H-Index (All Time)
1214
Citations (All Time)
Joyce M.W. Low is a leading scholar in transportation economics and port management, recognized for her impactful research on maritime logistics, operational efficiency, and supply chain systems across Asia.

Bridges rigorous quantitative and simulation methodologies with real-world maritime and logistics challenges; delivers actionable insights for industry and policy, particularly in Asia; recognized for leadership in academic service, editorial contributions, and impactful teaching; awarded for teaching excellence and research innovation.

Focused research areas include Longitudinal and network studies of port systems in Asia; operational efficiency and capacity planning in maritime and air transport; last-mile delivery optimization; economic and environmental impacts of transport infrastructure; resilience in supply chains; strategic intent and competitiveness in logistics industries.
Areas of Expertise
Transportation economicsport managementinternational logisticsoperations and supply chain managementmaritime sustainabilitydata-driven analysis of transport systemsoperational research in logistics.
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Education

2004 - 2009

Doctor of Philosophy
National University of Singapore,
Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and Management
2001 - 2002 Master of Science (Management)
National University of Singapore,
Department of Decision Sciences
1995 - 1999 Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours
National University of Singapore,
NUS Business School

Current Position(s) Held

Aug 2019 - now Assistant Professor of Operations Management (Education)
Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University

Aug 2012 - Jul 2019

Senior Lecturer of Operations Management 
Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University

Research Interests

  • Transportation Economics
  • Port Management
  • International Logistics
  • Operations and Supply Chain Management

Selected Journal Articles (Refereed)

  • Lee, B.K, Kim Y. J., Low, J.M.W.* (2025) Performances in Last-Mile Deliveries Involving Cyclic Services of Shuttles and Cargo Bikes, Transportation Research Board, Accepted May 2025 
  • Lee, B.K., Low, J.M.W.* (2022), A Constraint Programming Approach to Load Capacity Planning in Container Vessels, Maritime Economics and Logistics 24, pages 415–438 
  • Park, J.H., Lee, B.K., Low, J.M.W.* (2022) A Two-Stage Parallel Network DEA Model for Analyzing the Operational Capability of Container Terminals, Maritime Policy & Management, 
  • Lee, B.K.; Low, J.M.W.* (2021) Resource Capacity Requirement for Multi-Terminal Cooperation in Container Ports. Appl. Sci. 2021, 11, 9156. 
  • Low J.M.W., Lee, B.K. * (2020) A Data-Driven Analysis on the Impact of High-Speed Rails on Land Prices in Taiwan. Appl. Sci. 2020, 10 (10), 3357. 
  • Tang, L.C, Low J.M.W.* (2020) Strategic intent of OBOR: Enhancing Energy Supply Resilience, Journal of Shipping and Trade 5(1),1-25. 
  • Low, J.M.W.*, Yang, K.K (2019) Understanding the Operating Landscape of the Global Airline Industry: A DEA Integrated Alternating Conditional Expectation Approach, Journal of Airline and Airport Management 9(2), 27 – 45. 
  • Low, J.M.W.*, Yang, K.K, (2018) An Exploratory Study on the Effects of Human, Technical and Operating Factors On Aviation Safety. Journal of Transportation Safety and Security 11(6), 595-628. 
  • Yang, K.K*, Cayirli, T., Low, J.M.W., (2016). “Predicting the Performance of Queues – A Data Analytic Approach”, Computers & Operations Research 76, 33–42. 
  • Yang, K.K*, Lam, S.W, Low, J.M.W, Ong, M.E.H (2016). “Managing Emergency Department Crowding Through Improved Triaging and Resource Allocation”, Operations Research for Health Care 10, 13–22. 
  • Yeo, W.M.*, Yuan, X.M, Low, J.M.W. (2016). "On MX/G(M/H)/1 Retrial System with Vacation: Service Helpline Performance Measurement", Annals of Operations Research 248(1). 553-578. 
  • Lee, B.K., Low, J.M.W.*, Kim, H.K (2015). "Comparative Evaluation of Resource Cycle Strategies on Operating and Environmental Impact in Container Terminals", Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment 41, 118 – 135. 
  • Yang, K.K.*; LOW, J.M.W., Cayirli, T. (2015) "Modeling Queues with Simulation versus M/M/C Models", Journal of Service Science Research 6 (1), 173 – 192. 
  • Low, J.M.W., Lee, B.K.* (2014) "Effects of Firm Resources on Airline Competitiveness", Journal of Air Transport Management 36(1), 23 – 32. 
  • Low,J.M.W.*, Lam, S.W., Tang, L.C., Lan, Z. (2013) "Evaluations of Port Performances from a Seaborne Cargo Supply Chain Perspective", Polish Maritime Research 20, 20 – 31. 
  • Yuan, X.M., Low, J.M.W.* , and Yeo, W.M. (2012). A Network Prototype for Integrated Production-Distribution Planning with Non-Multifunctional Plants, International Journal of Production Research, 50(4), 1097-1113.
  • Low, J.M.W.* and Tang, L.C. (2012). Network Effects in the East Asia Container Ports Industry , Maritime Policy and Management , 39(4), 369-386.
  • Yang, X.J., Low, J.M.W. , and Tang, L.C.* (2011). Analysis of Intermodal Freight from China to Indian Ocean: A Goal Programming Approach, Journal of Transport Geography , 19, 515-527.
  • Tang, L.C., Low, J.M.W.* , and Lam, S.W. (2011). Understanding Port Choice Behaviour: A Network Perspective, Networks and Spatial Economics , 11, 65-82.
  • Low, J.M.W.* (2010). Capacity Investment and Efficiency Cost Estimations in Major East Asian ports, Maritime Economics and Logistics , 12, 370-391.
  • Chin*, A.T.H. and Low, J.M.W. , (2010). Port Performance in Asia: Does Economic Efficiency Imply Environmental Efficiency?, Transportation Research Part D ? Transport and Environment , 15, 483-488.
  • Yang, X.J, Low, J.M.W. , and Tang, L.C.* (2010) Maritime Trade Evolutions and Port City Developments in Asia, In Advances in Maritime Logistics and Supply Chain Systems(editors: EkPeng Chew, Loo Hay Lee, and Loon Ching Tang), World Scientific, pp. 1- 54.
  • Yuan, X.M., Low, J.M.W.* , and Tang, L.C. (2010). Roles of the Airport and Logistics Services on the Economic Outcomes of an Air Cargo Supply Chain, International Journal of Production Economics , 127 (2), 215-225.
  • Low, J.M.W , Lam, S.W. and Tang, L.C.* (2009). Assessment of Hub Status from a Network Perspective, Transportation Research Part A - Policy and Practice , 43 (6), 593 -606
  • Low, J.M.W* , Tang, L.C. and Yuan, X.M. (2009). Analysis of Cargo Service Dynamics in East Asian Airports, International Journal of Applied Logistics , 1(2), 1-22.
  • Low, J.M.W* , Tang, L.C. and Yuan, X.M. (2009). Cargo Service Dynamics and Service Oriented Architecture in East Asian Airports, In Service Science and Logistics Informatics : Innovative Perspectives (editor Zongwei Luo), IGI Global, pp. 230-250
  • Lam, S.W., Low, J.M.W. , and Tang, L.C.* (2009). Operations Efficiency of International Airports in the Asia Pacific, Transportation Research Part E ? Logistics and Transportation Review , 45 (4), 654-665.
  • Low, J.M.W. , and Tang, L.C.* (2006). Factor Substitution and Complementarily in the Asia Airports Industry, Journal of Air Transport Management , 12 (5), 261-266.