Dr Jun Ren

School of Engineering

Dr. Jun Ren is Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the Liverpool Logistics, Offshore and Marine (LOOM) Research Institute at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), UK. Prof. Ren has a PhD (2003 from the University of Exeter, UK) in Manufacturing Operations Management. He has more than 20 years of industrial, teaching, and research experience in the areas of risk analysis and safety assessment, logistics, and supply chain analysis. He's participated in the creation of diverse decision support systems/tools and applications intended for logistics and supply chain systems, offshore installations, oil/gas development projects, and agile/lean systems with financial support from the National Natural Foundation of China (NSFC), the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the EU, etc.. He is currently the coordinator of EU funded project REMESH (Research Network on Emergency Resources Supply Chain, H2020 Marie Curie RISE Project) of €1,324,800 from 2019 to 2025. He is a co-Investigator of other two EU projects RESET (Reliability and Safety Engineering and Technology for Large Maritime Systems, H2020 Marie Curie RISE Project, 2018-2022, €1,417,500) and Weastflows (freight movements in NEW, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under the Interreg IVB North West Europe Programme, 2011-2013, €4,500,000). Prof. Ren successfully supervised 10+ PhDs, leading them through groundbreaking research projects that resulted in numerous publications, patents, and advancements in their respective fields. He is currently supervising 5 PhD students in the areas of supply chain management and logistics operations. Prof. Ren is an editorial board member/an associate editor of 4 international journals.

Degrees

University of Exeter, United Kingdom, PhD, Manufacturing operations management
Harbin Institute of Technology, China, MSc, Manufacturing operations management
Sichuan University, China, BSc, Applied mathematics

Conference publication

Ren T, Ren J, Mattellini DB, Liangrokapart J, Weerawat W, Kritchanchai D. 2023. Exploring the Utilization of a Bayesian Network-Based Risk Management System for Cold Chain Packaging 2023 7th International Conference on Transportation Information and Safety (ICTIS), 2023 7th International Conference on Transportation Information and Safety (ICTIS) DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Wang L, Ren J, Wang J, Paraskevadakis D, Morecroft C. 2023. A comprehensive analysis of diverse risk management strategies in healthcare supply chain 2023 7th International Conference on Transportation Information and Safety (ICTIS), 2023 7th International Conference on Transportation Information and Safety (ICTIS) DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Ren T, Ren J, Matellini B, Tammas-Williams S, Ouyang W. 2021. The trend of modern cold chain management: Characteristics, challenges and opportunities of vaccine logistics 6th International Conference on Transportation Information and Safety: New Infrastructure Construction for Better Transportation, ICTIS 2021, :669-673 DOI Publisher Url

Chukwuka OJ, Ren J, Paraskevadakis D. 2021. A research on purchasing relief supplies in disaster relief operations 6th International Conference on Transportation Information and Safety: New Infrastructure Construction for Better Transportation, ICTIS 2021, :642-647 DOI Publisher Url

Jin W, Ouyang W, Yan X, Ren J. 2021. Damage identification of RDT non-metal motor sheath based on helical guided wave 6th International Conference on Transportation Information and Safety: New Infrastructure Construction for Better Transportation, ICTIS 2021, :1161-1165 DOI Publisher Url

Doung P, Sirovetnukul R, Ren J. 2020. Simulation-based assembly line balancing in u-shaped, parallel u-shaped, and parallel adjacent u-shaped layouts IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, 2020-December :751-755 DOI Publisher Url

Wan C, Yang Z, Yan X, Zhang D, Blanco-Davis E, Ren J. 2020. Risk-based resilience analysis of maritime container transport networks Proceedings of the 29th European Safety and Reliability Conference, ESREL 2019, 29th EUROPEAN SAFETY AND RELIABILITY CONFERENCE (ESREL 2019)? DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Makki AA, Trung TN, Ren J. 2019. A New Level of Service Method for Roads Based on Available Perception Time and Risk of Sustaining Severe Injury or Death 2019 5TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION AND SAFETY (ICTIS 2019), 5th International Conference on Transportation Information and Safety (ICTIS) :1031-1036 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Makki AA, Trung TN, Ren J, Hurst W, Al-jumeily D. 2019. Utilizing Automatic Traffic Counters to Predict Traffic Flow Speed AlJumeily D, Hind J, Mustafina J, AlHajj A, Hussain A, Magid E, Tawfik H. 12TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE DEVELOPMENTS IN ESYSTEMS ENGINEERING (DESE 2019), 12th International Conference on the Developments in eSystems Engineering (DeSE) :823-830 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Li C, Ren J, Wang J, Yang Z, Chang D. 2016. Hazard Identification in Chemical Supply Chains: The Development of a Novel Taxonomy 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

Li C, Ren J, Fu S, Wang H. 2015. A preliminary research methodology on chemical supply chain risk management using system dynamics approach Yan XP, Hu ZZ, Zhong M, Wu CZ, Yang ZL. 3RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION AND SAFETY (ICTIS 2015), 3rd International Conference on Transportation Information Safety :739-745 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Wang H, Ren J, Wang J, Yang J. 2014. Developing a conceptual framework to evaluate the effectiveness of emergency response system for an oil spill CICTP 2014: Safe, Smart, and Sustainable Multimodal Transportation Systems - Proceedings of the 14th COTA International Conference of Transportation Professionals, :3731-3742 DOI Publisher Url

Mokhtari K, Ren J, Wang J, Roberts C, Jenkinson I. 2012. A Preliminary Research on Risk Management for Marine Industry Applications Huang HZ, Zuo MJ, Liu Y. 2012 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON QUALITY, RELIABILITY, RISK, MAINTENANCE, AND SAFETY ENGINEERING (ICQR2MSE), International Conference on Quality, Reliability, Risk, Maintenance and Safety Engineering (QR2MSE) :23-28 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Ren J, Wang J, Jenkinson I, Xu D, Yang J. 2006. Methodology to model human and organisational errors on offshore risk analysis 2006 IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AUTOMATION SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, VOLS 1 AND 2, IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering :144-+ DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Ren J, Yusuf YY, Burns ND. 2004. A methodology for agile partner selection Advances in e-Engineering and Digital Enterprise Technology - I. Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on e-Engineering and Digital Enterprise Technology, :331-341

Paraskevadakis D, Bury A, Ren J, Bonsall S, Wang J, Jenkinson I. The impact of transport infrastructure projects on sustainable development within a major logistics gateway in North West England International Conference on Logistics and Sustainable Transport (ICLST)

Shekwoyemi G, Paraskevadakis D, Wang J, Ren J. A review of the challenges of utilising inland waterways for freight transport and future perspectives for the UK e-LRN CILT Special web conference 2020

Chukwuka O, Ren J, Paraskevadakis D. Disaster Relief Procurement: A literature Review 2021 1st Business and Entrepreneurship international conference

Chukwuka O, Ren J, Wang J, Paraskevadakis D. A preliminary research on risk management in emergency supply chains 2021 Logistics Research Network Conference

Prapaspongsa T, Ren J, Wang J, Sapsathiarna Y, Ren J, Ornthammaratha T. Lessons learned from international best practices in sustainable maritime transport: potential technology and system adaptation for life cycle management of maritime transport in emerging economies the Life Cycle Management Conference 2017

Li CY, Ren J, Wang J, Yang Z. Dynamic risk management of chemical supply chains International Association of Maritime Economics Conference 2016

Li CY, Ren J, Wang J, chang D, Yang Z. Hazard identification in chemical supply chains: The development of a novel taxonomy 6th IEEE International Conference on Logistics, Informatics and Service Sciences

Babader A, Ren J, Wang J, Jones K. Waste packaging problems and its optimization SPAR conference at Salford university

Haddad S, Ren J, Wang J, Wall A. A study on the implementation of relationship marketing approach in supply chain performance: an analytical literature review the 17th International conference of Logistics Research Network (LRN)

Ren J, Yusuf Y. A mobile agent-based framework for intelligent performance measurement system A mobile agent-based framework for intelligent performance measurement system

Ren J, Yusuf Y, Burns N. Organisational competitiveness: identifying the critical Agile attributes using principal component analysis The 16th International Conference on Production Research

Ren J, Yusuf Y, Burns N. A method for evaluating enterprise Agility – an empirical study The 16th International Conference on Production Research

Yusuf Y, Al-dabass D, Gunasekaran A, Ren J, Ren J. A mathematical modelling framework for agile manufacturing systems UKSIM

Ren J, Yusuf Y, Burns N. A prototype of measurement system for agile enterprise The third International Conference of Quality Reliability Maintenance

Ren J, Yusuf Y, Burns N. Applying AHP to agile partner selection: a preliminary discourse International Conference on Gearing, Transmissions and Mechanical Systems

Yusuf Y, Ren J, Gunasekaran A. An integrated framework for agility-based decision making system the 3rd International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing Processes and Systems

Wang L, Ren J, Morecroft C, Paraskevadakis D, Ren J. Sustainable healthcare supply chain and risk management by using novel decision support tools The 8th World Sustainability Forum, Author Url

Ren J, Jenkinson I. Research on Biodiesel Production Assessment and Its Current Status Stockton D, Khalil R, Baines R. 5th International Conference on Manufacturing Research :120-125

Jones K, Wang J, Ren J, Usman A. An Overview on Resilience Modelling for Oil Terminal Operations

Journal article

Chukwuka OJ, Ren J, Wang J, Paraskevadakis D. 2023. A comprehensive research on analyzing risk factors in emergency supply chains Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management, DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Ren T, Ren J, Matellini D. 2022. A cold chain packaging risk management system based on Bayesian Network International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering, 10 :35-44 Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Ren T, Ren J, Matellini DB, Ouyang W. 2022. A Comprehensive Review of Modern Cold Chain Shipping Solutions Sustainability, 14 :14746-14746 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Oo P, Ren J, Halog A, Prapaspongsa T. 2021. Framework for the Development of Thai Normalisation Factors for Life Cycle Assessment in Thailand Thai Environmental Engineering Journal, 35 :69-79 Publisher Url Public Url

Ren T, Ren J, Matellini DB, Tammas-Williams S. 2021. Characteristics, Challenges, and Opportunities of Vaccine Cold Chain Global Business and Management Research: An International Journal, 13 :33-43 Publisher Url Public Url

Paraskevadakis D, Bury A, Ren J, Wang J. 2020. A services operations performance measurement framework for multimodal logistics gateways in emerging megaregions Transportation Planning and Technology, 44 :63-92 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Makki AA, Nguyen TT, Ren J, Al-Jumeily D, Hurst W. 2020. Estimating Road Traffic Capacity IEEE Access, 8 :228525-228547 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Bury A, Paraskevakis D, Ren J, Saeed F. 2017. A framework for use in modelling the modal choice decision making process in North West England’s Atlantic Gateway Logistics & Sustainable Transport, 8 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Paraskevadakis D, Bury A, Wang J, Ren J, Bonsall S, Jenkinson I. 2016. The impact of transport infrastructure projects on sustainable development within a major logistics gateway in North West England Logistics & Sustainable Transport, 7 :18-40 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Li C, Ren J, Wang H. 2016. A system dynamics simulation model of chemical supply chain transportation risk management systems Computers and Chemical Engineering, 89 :71-83 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Babader A, Ren J, Jones KO, Wang J. 2015. A system dynamics approach for enhancing social behaviours regarding the reuse of packaging Expert Systems with Applications, 46 :417-425 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Wang HY, Ren J, Yang JQ, Wang J. 2015. Evaluating the effectiveness of ERS for vessel oil spills using fuzzy evidential reasoning Ocean Systems Engineering, 5 :161-179 DOI Publisher Url

Mokhtari K, Ren J. 2014. A risk management methodology for maritime logistics and supply chain applications Ocean Systems Engineering, 4 :137-150 DOI Publisher Url

Wang H, Ren J, Wang J, Yang J. 2014. Developing a conceptual framework to evaluate effectiveness of emergency response system for oil spill Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering (English Edition), 1 :120-128 DOI Publisher Url

Mokhtari K, Ren J, Roberts C, Wang J. 2012. Decision support framework for risk management on sea ports and terminals using fuzzy set theory and evidential reasoning approach EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS, 39 :5087-5103 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Mokhtari K, Ren J, Roberts C, Wang J. 2011. Application of a generic bow-tie based risk analysis framework on risk management of sea ports and offshore terminals. J Hazard Mater, 192 :465-475 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Ren J, Jenkinson I, Wang J, Xu DL, Yang JB. 2009. An Offshore Risk Analysis Method Using Fuzzy Bayesian Network JOURNAL OF OFFSHORE MECHANICS AND ARCTIC ENGINEERING-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME, 131 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Ren J, Yusuf YY, Burns ND. 2009. A decision-support framework for agile enterprise partnering INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY, 41 :180-192 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Ren J, Jenkinson I, Wang J, Xu DL, Yang JB. 2008. A methodology to model causal relationships on offshore safety assessment focusing on human and organizational factors. J Safety Res, 39 :87-100 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Xie X, Xu D-L, Yang J-B, Wang J, Ren J, Yu S. 2008. Ship selection using a multiple-criteria synthesis approach JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 13 :50-62 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Ren J, Wang J, Jenkinson I, Xu DL, Yang JB. 2007. A Bayesian network approach for offshore risk analysis through linguistic variables CHINA OCEAN ENGINEERING, 21 :371-388 Author Url

Xu D-L, Liu J, Yang J-B, Liu G-P, Wang J, Jenkinson I, Ren J. 2007. Inference and learning methodology of belief-rule-based expert system for pipeline leak detection EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS, 32 :103-113 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Ren J, Jenkinson I, Sii HS, Wang J, Xu L, Yang JB. 2005. An offshore safety assessment framework using fuzzy reasoning and evidential synthesis approaches Proceedings of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology Part A: Journal of Marine Engineering and Technology, :3-16

Ren J, Jenkinson I, Sii HS, Wang J, Xu L, Yang JB. 2005. An offshore safety assessment framework using fuzzy reasoning and evidential synthesis approaches Journal of Marine Engineering and Technology, 4 :3-16 DOI Publisher Url

Ren J, Yusuf Y, Burns N. Using mobile agent to design intelligent enterprise performance measurement system International Journal of Information and Systems Sciences, 2 :375-383 Publisher Url

Ren J, Ren J, Wang J, Jenkinson I, Xu DL, Yang JB. A methodology to model human and organisational errors on offshore risk analysis IEEE Access, 7 :142-147 DOI Publisher Url

Ren J, Yusuf YY, Burns ND. The effects of agile attributes on competitive priorities: A neural network approach Integrated Manufacturing Systems, 14 :489-497 DOI Publisher Url

Ren J, Yusuf Y, Burns N. Agile partner selection: a hierarchical model and empirical investigation International Journal of Information and Systems Sciences, 1 :1-23

Ren J, Yusuf Y, Burns N. Exploring the relationship between Agile Enterprise attributes and competitive bases using correspondence analysis International Journal of Agile Manufacturing Systems, 4 :85-98

Report

Paraskevadakis D, Bury A, Wang J, Ren J, Bonsall S. 2014. A cross project synthesis of innovative methods and ICT tools Interreg IVB NWE Weastflows project

Bury A, Paraskevadakis D, Wang J, Ren J, Bonsall S. 2014. Dynamic mapping of a North West European East-West Green axis Interreg IVB NWE Weastflows project

Bury A, Paraskevadakis D, Wang J, Ren J, Bonsall S. 2014. An overview of the gaps and solutions for a better use of targeted North West European transport infrastructure Interreg IVB NWE Weastflows project

Paraskevadakis D, Bury A, Wang J, Ren J, Bonsall S. 2014. The modelization of targeted North West European transport infrastructure level of use according to selected supply/demand scenarios Interreg IVB NWE Weastflows project

Paraskevadakis D, Bury A, Wang J, Ren J, Bonsall S. 2013. A catalogue of significant freight transport modal choice scenarios Interreg IVB NWE Weastflows project

Bury A, Paraskevadakis D, Wang J, Ren J, Bonsall S. 2013. Key stakeholders in North West England’s freight industry Interreg IVB NWE Weastflows project

Bury A, Paraskevadakis D, Wang J, Ren J, Bonsall S. 2013. North West England’s most significant freight handling infrastructure Interreg IVB NWE Weastflows project

Bury A, Paraskevadakis D, Wang J, Ren J, Bonsall S. 2013. The environmental impact of North West Europe's freight industry Interreg IVB NWE Weastflows project

Paraskevadakis D, Bury A, Wang J, Ren J, Bonsall S. 2012. The level of use of targeted North West European transport infrastructure: an analysis report Interreg IVB NWE Weastflows project

Book review

Ren J. 2005. Multiagent systems for manufacturing control: a design methodology Robotica, 4 :665-667

Books (authored)

Ren J, Ren J. 1997. Concise Guide to QBASIC programming :1-188 University of Electronic Science & Technology Press. Chengdu, China

Kuang S, Tian H, Ren J. 1996. Database Programming in management University of Electronic Science & Technology Press. Chengdu, China 9787810435314

Chapters

Ren J. 1997. Mathematical model for modern gas reservoir development Special Low Permeability Oil and Gas Field Production Technology Petroleum Industry Press. Beijing, China

Thesis/Dissertation

Mokhtari K. Advanced risk management in offshore terminals and marine ports Public Url

Dantsoho AM. RISK-BASED FRAMEWORK FOR SAFETY MANAGEMENT OF ONSHORE TANK FARM OPERATIONS Wal ALAN, Ren JUN, Riahi RAMIN. Public Url

External PGR examinations performed:

University of Derby, PhD, Applying Internet of Things to measure and improve the supply chain resilience of food companies in order to reduce food spoilage. 2021

University of Derby, PhD, Implementing sustainability initiatives in business processes. 2018

University of Centre Lancashire, PhD, Documentary Letter of Credit Discrepancy and Risk Management in the Nigerian Crude Oil Export. 2018

Northumbria University, PhD, An Investigation of ISO 9000 Implementation Issues in Saudi Arabia Manufacturing Industry. 2016

University of Derby, MPhil, Research on Implementing sustainability initiatives in business processes. 2015

University of Centre Lancashire, PhD, A Study of Sustainability in the Oil and Gas Supply Chain. 2014

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