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Dr Zhuohua Qu

Liverpool Business School

Faculty of Business and Law

Email: Z.Qu@ljmu.ac.uk

Telephone: 0151 231 4726

Zhuohua (Joanna) is a Reader of Quality Management at Liverpool Business School and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She is the Head of POW research Group.

Prior to joining the Liverpool Business School, Joanna has worked in industry for eight years on various positions, including business analyst and business management consultant.

Her research is to explore advanced methods that can be used to improve quality management both in theory and in practice. Her research interests include:

• Quality management.
• Risk analysis.
• Lean and Six Sigma applications.
• Qualitative analysis in quality control.
• Logistics and transport management.
• Uncertainty modelling in quality control.
• Performance measurement and management.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
English

Degrees

Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom, PhD
Liverpool John Moores University, UK, MSc in International Transport

Certifications

British Quality Foundation, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Academic appointments

Reader of Quality Management, Liverpool John Moores University, 2020 - present
Senior Lecture, Liverpool John Moores University, 2015 - 2021

Journal article

Chen PSL, Fan H, Enshaei H, Zhang W, Shi W, Abdussamie N, Miwa T, Qu Z, Yang Z. 2023. A review on ports’ readiness to facilitate international hydrogen trade International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 48 :17351-17369 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Jiang M, Liu Y, Lu J, Qu Z, Yang Z. 2022. Risk assessment of maritime supply chains within the context of the Maritime Silk Road Ocean and Coastal Management, 231 :106380-106380 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Kontovas C, Armada Bras AM, Chang C-H, Romano A, Poo MC-P, Wang J, McCormack H, Qu Z, Paraskevadakis D, Lamb LE, Yang Z. 2022. Fostering innovation in the blue economy within the United Kingdom (UK): A stakeholders’ perspective Ocean and Coastal Management, 224 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Poo MC-P, Yang Z, Dimitriu D, Qu Z. 2021. An advanced climate resilience indicator framework for airports: A UK case study Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 101 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Jiang M, Lu J, Qu Z, Yang Z. 2021. Port vulnerability assessment from a supply Chain perspective Ocean and Coastal Management, 213 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Jiang M, Lu J, Qu Z, Yang Z. 2021. Safety evaluation of the ports along the maritime silk road Maritime Policy and Management, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Poo C, Yang Z, Dimitriu D, Qu Z, Jin Z, Feng X. 2021. Climate Change Risk Indicators (CCRI) for seaports in the United Kingdom Ocean and Coastal Management, 205 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Zhang D, Qu Z, Wang W, Yu J, Yang Z. 2020. New uncertainty modelling for cargo stowage plans of general cargo ships Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 144 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Wilson HK, Tucker MP, Hannibal C, Qu Z. 2020. Learning together, learning apart: Integrated action learning through a socio-technical systems lens Action Learning : Research & Practice, 18 :5-19 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Wang T, Qu Z, Yang Z, Nichol T, Clarke G, Ge Y. 2020. Climate Change Research on Transportation Systems: Climate Risks, Adaptation and Planning Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 88 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Yang Z, Poo MC-P, Galatioto F, Dimitriu D, Qu Z, Rushton C, Lee PT, Guan B, Woodward N. 2020. Key Green Performance Indicators (KGPIs) for vehicle cleanliness evaluation: A buyer choice Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 87 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Wang T, Qu Z, Yang Z, Nichol T, Dimitriu D, Clarke G, Bowde D, Lee P. 2020. Impact analysis of climate change on rail systems for adaptation planning: A UK case Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 83 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Wang T, Qu Z, Yang Z, Nichol T, Dimitriu D, Clarke G, Bowden D. 2019. How can the UK road system be adapted to the impacts posed by climate change? By creating a climate adaptation framework Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 77 :403-424 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Yang Z, Abujaafar KM, Qu Z, Wang J, Nazir S, Wan C. 2019. Use of evidential reasoning for eliciting bayesian subjective probabilities in human reliability analysis: A maritime case Ocean Engineering, 186 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Wan C, Yan X, Zhang D, Qu Z, Yang Z. 2019. An advanced fuzzy Bayesian-based FMEA approach for assessing maritime supply chain risks Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 125 :222-240 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Yang Z, Yang Z, Yin J, Qu Z. 2018. A risk-based game model for rational inspections in port state control Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 118 :477-495 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Chen Z, Chen T, Zhuohua Z, Yang Z, Ji X, Zhou Y, Zhang H. 2018. Use of evidential reasoning and AHP to assess regional industrial safety PLOS ONE, 13 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Poo MC-P, Yang Z, Dimitriu D, Qu Z. 2018. Review on Seaport and Airport Adaptation to Climate Change: A Case on Sea Level Rise and Flooding Marine Technology Society Journal, 52 :23-33 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Yang Z, Ng AKY, Lee PTW, Wang T, Qu Z, Sanchez Rodrigues V, Pettit S, Harris I, Zhang D, Lau YY. 2017. Risk and cost evaluation of port adaptation measures to climate change impacts Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 61 :444-458 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Yang ZL, Qu Z. 2016. Quantitative maritime security assessment: a 2020 vision IMA Journal of Management Mathematics, 27 :453-470 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Conference publication

Alyami H, Yang Z, Riahi R, Bonsall S, Wang J, Wan C, Qu Z. 2023. Selection of safety measures in container ports International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics, 16 :425-453 DOI Publisher Url

Onakoya R, Qu Z, Yang Z, Nguyen AHT. 2022. Advanced Risk Model for the Safety Evaluation of Food Transport Logistics Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 335 LNNS :547-559 DOI Publisher Url

Tucker MP, Wilson HK, Hannibal C, Lawless A, Qu Z. 2021. Delivering professional doctorate education: challenges and experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic SHS Web of Conferences, 99 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Chang CH, Yang Z, Usman M, Qu Z. 2020. A new fuzzy bayesian approach for two-stroke engine operational health analysis Proceedings of the 30th European Safety and Reliability Conference and the 15th Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management Conference, :621-628 DOI Publisher Url

Usman M, Qu Z, Chang CH, Yang Z. 2020. A new fuzzy bayesian approach for two-stroke engine operational health analysis 30th European Safety and Reliability Conference, ESREL 2020 and 15th Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management Conference, PSAM 2020, :621-628

Poo C, Yang Z, Dimitriu D, Qu Z. 2019. Climate adaptation for airports by climate change risk indicators (CCRI) Proceedings of the International Forum on Shipping, Ports and Airports (IFSPA) 2019, IFSPA 2019 conference :268-280 Publisher Url Public Url

Chang C-H, Zhang X, Guo X, Qu Z. 2019. Environmental impact of autonomous ship operations: a literature review International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME) 2019

Poo MC-P, Dimitriu D, Qu Z, Galatioto F, Rushton C, Lee P, Yang Z. 2018. Prioritizing Vehicle Cleanliness (PVC) using Key Green Performance Indicators (KGPI) Proceedings of PROLOG 2018, PROLOG 2018 conference Public Url

Wang T, Qu Z, Nichol T, Yang Z, Dimitriu D, Clarke G, Bowden D. 2018. Impacts of climate change on rail systems: A new climate risk analysis model Haugen S, Barros A, VanGulijk C, Kongsvik T, Vinnem JE. SAFETY AND RELIABILITY - SAFE SOCIETIES IN A CHANGING WORLD, 28th Annual International European Safety and Reliability Conference (ESREL) :2771-2779 Author Url

Al Yami H, Yang Z, Riahi R, Bonsall S, Wang J, Wan C, Qu Z. 2017. Analytical strategic safety management in container ports 2017 4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION AND SAFETY (ICTIS), 4th International Conference on Transportation Information and Safety (ICTIS) :184-191 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Abujaafar KM, Qu Z, Yang Z, Wang J, Nazir S, Ovcrgard KI. 2016. Use of evidential reasoning for eliciting Bayesian subjective probabilities in human reliability Analysis 2016 11TH SYSTEMS OF SYSTEM ENGINEERING CONFERENCE (SOSE), IEEE, 11th IEEE System of Systems Engineering Conference (SoSE) DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Lin N, Hjelle HM, Cullinane K, Bergqvist R, Eidhammer O, Wang Y, Yang Z, Qu Z. 2016. Potential Solutions to Upstream Buyer Consolidation in the China-Europe Container Trades -An Exploratory Study Zhang R, Zhang J, Hensher D, Fu X, Hua G, Tang M. 2016 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LOGISTICS, INFORMATICS AND SERVICE SCIENCES (LISS' 2016), International Conference on Logistics, Informatics and Service Sciences (LISS) DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Qu Z, Asquco M, Jenkinson I, Wang J, Yang Z. 2015. Measurement and Management of KPIs under Uncertainty: A Case of Shipping Management 2015 International Conference on Quality, Reliability, Risk, Maintenance, and Safety Engineering :393-402

Qu Z, Jenkinson I, Wang J, Fraser G, Yang Z. A new fuzzy TOPSIS method for six sigma project selection: A case analysis in shipping quality control IAME 2013 : conference proceedings, International Association of Maritime Economics Conference

Qu Z, Laidlaw P, Fraser G, Jenkinson I, Wang J, Yang Z. Revised FMEA Model to Facilitate Six Sigma Quality Control in Shipping Management International Association of Maritime Economics Conference 2014

Qu Z, Jenkinson I, Wang J, Yang Z. Six Sigma in Onshore Service Quality Control of Shipping Operations The Global Port Research Alliance (GPRA) Conference

Puttich M, Yang Z, Lee P, Qu Z. Modelling Uncertainty in Port Agency Selection of Cruise Lines International Association of Maritime Economics Conference

Lin N, Hjelle H, Berggvist R, Cullinane K, Eidhammer O, Wang YH, Qu Z, Yang Z. Upstream Buyer Consolidation and Downstream Short Sea Shipping in the Asia-Europe Sea Container Supply Chain – An Explorative Study

Yang Z, Yang Z, Qu Z, Yang JB. Analysis of use of game theory in transportation 7th IEEE International Conference on Logistics, Informatics and Service Sciences

Wang T, Qu Z, Yang Z, Nichol T, Dimitrio D, Clarke G, Bowden D. How Can the UK Road System be Adapted to the Impacts Posed by Climate Change? By Creating a Climate Adaptation Framework PROLOG 2018 conference

Onakoya R, Qu Z, Yang Z. Safety and hazards of transporting food products: A systematic review 2nd International Scientific Conference on Sustainable Agriculture and Environment

Yang ZS, Yang Z, Yin J, Qu Z. Use of Bayesian Network to analyse risk-based game model of Port State Control IAME 2019 conference

Lee P, Chhetri P, Shin SH, Qu Z. Opportunities and Challenges for Land-locked Countries in the context of the Belt and Road Initiative: A Case Study of Nepal 4th Belt and Road Initiative Conference

Poo MC-P, Yang Z, Dimitriu D, Qu Z. Climate change adaptation for seaports by Climate Change Risk Indicators (CCRI) The 1 st Conference of the Yangtze River Research and Innovation Belt (Y RIB) Public Url

Qu Z, Abujaafar M, Wang J, Nazir S, Mallam S, Blanco-Davis E, Guo FB, Sivori H, Symes S, Yang Z. Advanced Bayesian model to quantify the adequacy of organisation for human reliability: A maritime case. DOI Publisher Url

Chen PS-L, Fan H, Enshaei H, Zhang W, Shi W, Abdussamie N, Miwa T, Qu Z, Yang Z. Hydrogen Shipping Cost Evaluation for Potential Routes International Association of Maritime Universities Conference,

Chapters

Qu Z, Wan C, Yang Z. 2021. Resilience in Freight Transport Networks International Encyclopedia of Transportation: Volume 1-7 3 :53-57 9780081026717 DOI Publisher Url

Wang T, Qu Z, Yang Z, Ng AKY. 2019. How does the UK transport system respond to the risks posed by climate change? An analysis from the perspective of adaptation planning Maritime Transport and Regional Sustainability :85-106 9780128191354 DOI Publisher Url

Qu Z, Wan C, Yang Z, Lee PTW. 2018. A Discourse of Multi-criteria Decision Making (MCDM) Approaches International Series in Operations Research and Management Science 260 :7-29 DOI Publisher Url

Wang T, Qu Z, Yang Z, Ng A. How does the UK transport system respond to the risks posed by climate change? An analysis from the perspective of adaptation planning Ng A, Monios J, Jiang C. Maritime Transportation and Regional Sustainability :85-106 Elsevier 9780128191347 DOI Publisher Url

Teaching qualification:

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. 2016

Award:

Best Paper Award, International Conference on Quality, Reliability, Risk, Maintenance, and Safety Engineering. 2016

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