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Personal profile
Dr. Linjia Zhang is an associate professor in the Department of Economics, and is currently serving as the programme director of MSc Business Analytics at International Business School Suzhou, Xian Jiaotong - Liverpool University, China. He graduated from Harbin Institute of Technology in finance with, double bachelors degree in economics, and a masters degree in Econometrics from the first university of Lille, France. In 2013, he was awarded his doctorate in industrial economics. In 2014, after finishing his postdoctoral research, he chose to come back to China. Upon returning to China, he helped to launch the Institute Sino-Français at Heilongjiang University as an associate professor. His research interests concentrate on theoretical and empirical studies concerning tourism economics, productivity and efficiency measurements, and destination management. He has published several papers in top international journals as the first author and corresponding author, such as Tourism Management (ABS4, ABDC: A*), Journal of Travel Research (ABS4, ABDC: A*), Economic Modelling (ABS2, ABDC: A), Tourism Economics (ABS2, ABDC: A), Journal of Hospitality Tourism Research (ABS2, ABDC: A), Annals of Regional Science (ABS2, ABDC: A), etc., co-authored one monograph, hosted and participated several national and international research project. He is also acting on the editorial board of Tourism Economics, and Journal of Global Information Management.
Research interests
Applied Econometrics
Non-Parametric Productivity Measurement
Industrial Economics: Tourism, Education, Cluster Growth
Experience
2017–Present, Lecturer in Economics, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), Businees School, AACSB accredited , Suzhou, China.
2015–2017, Associate Professor in Economics, Heilongjiang University, Has helped to build Institut Sino-Français , Harbin, China.
2013–2015, Postdoctoral Researcher, Research directer of Evaluation of Regional Tourism Economy project, Valenciennes University, France.
2013–2014, Visiting scholar, University of Quebec at Montréal, Canada.
2011–2013, Temporary Assistant Professor in Economics, Lille University, Lille, France.
Teaching
ECO303 International Political Economy
ECO118 Maths for Economics and Business
International Political Economy
Mathematics for Business and Economics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Advanced Mathematics
Financial Econometrics
Awards and honours
IBSS Teaching Excellence Awards-Teaching Innovation, 2023
IBSS Research Excellence Awards-Junior, 2022
The 15th Philosophical and Social Sciences Outstanding Achievement Award of Suzhou, the third prize
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
2008–2013, Ph.D. in Economics, Lille 1 University,France, Obtained with highest honors.
2006–2008, MSc. in Economics, Applied Econometrics, Lille 1 University,France, Obtained with highest honors.
2005–2006, BSc. in Economics, Advanced Economic Analysis, Lille 1 University, France, Obtained with highest honors.
2002–2006, BSc. in Economics, Finance, Harbin Institution of Technology,China, Obtained with highest honors
Person Types
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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TDF: Enhancing Research-Led Learning and Teaching in International Political Economy by Gamification
1/09/23 → 31/08/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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Research on the tourism eco-efficiency and its driving forces in China: A Nonparametric Approach
1/03/22 → 28/02/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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Tailored Benchmarking Tools for Tourism Industry in China
1/01/19 → 31/07/21
Project: Internal Research Project
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Tourism efficiency and quality of life in Chinese cities
Peypoch, N., Song, Y., Tan, R. & Zhang, L., Jun 2024, In: International Journal of Tourism Cities.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Use gamification to teach complex international relations concepts
Zhang, L. & Luo, Y., 12 Jul 2024, Times Higher Education.Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
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Does Distance Still Matter? Moderating Effects of Distance Measures on the Relationship Between Pandemic Severity and Bilateral Tourism Demand
Yang, Y., Zhang, L., Wu, L. & Li, Z., Mar 2023, In: Journal of Travel Research. 62, 3, p. 610-625 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access13 Citations (Scopus) -
Correction to: Malmquist productivity indices and plant capacity utilisation: new proposals and empirical application (Annals of Operations Research, (2022), 315, 1, (221-250), 10.1007/s10479-022-04771-8)
Kerstens, K., Sadeghi, J., Van de Woestyne, I. & Zhang, L., 3 Sept 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Annals of Operations Research. 332, 1-3, p. 1187 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
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Dynamic Technical Performance Measurement in Rural Tourism
Zhu, H., Liu, Y., Luo, Y. & Zhang, L., Sept 2022, In: Journal of Global Information Management. 30, p. 1-19Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
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Star Ratings to Star Earnings: Impact of Reviews and Awards on Restaurant Dynamics
Linjia Zhang (Supervisor) & Yingchan Luo (Co-supervisor)
1 Jul 2024 → 1 Aug 2024Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Global Ambitions: Mapping Postgraduate Pathways of IBSS Graduates
Yingchan Luo (Supervisor) & Linjia Zhang (Co-supervisor)
1 Jul 2024 → 9 Aug 2024Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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9th International conference of The International Association for Tourism Economics (IATE)
Linjia Zhang (Speaker)
21 May 2024 → 24 May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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11th Annual Conference of the French Association for Tourism Management
Linjia Zhang (Speaker) & Yingchan Luo (Speaker)
15 May 2024 → 17 May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Research on the spatial pattern of key rural tourism destinations in China
Linjia Zhang (Supervisor)
1 Jul 2023 → 15 Aug 2023Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project