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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
University of Liverpool, Learning and Teaching and Student Experience Award, 2026
IBSS Dean's Award: Service Award, 2025
Heilongjiang Province Social Science Discipline Outstanding Scientific Research Achievement Award, the Second Prize, 2024
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, 2020
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
Research areas
- Non-Parametric Efficiency Analysis
- Tourism Economics
- Industrial Economics
- Applied Econometrics
Person Types
- Staff
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):
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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TDF: From Zero-Code to AI-Driven Insight: Advancing Research-Led Data Analytics Learning through AI Agent Design and Scalable Assessment Innovation
Luo, Y. (PI) & Zhang, L. (CoI)
13/05/26 → 31/10/26
Project: Other
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Enhancing the Quality of Suzhou’s Service Industry: A Pathway and Mechanism Study Based on Consumer Thresholds
Zhang, L. (PI), Shen, J. (Team member), Fang, S. (Team member) & Shi, X. (Team member)
11/11/25 → 31/03/26
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Improving the Policy System for Suzhou Ancient Town Protection and Promoting the Deep Integration of Culture and Tourism
Zhang, L. (PI)
1/05/25 → 30/09/25
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Research on the Interprovincial Horizontal Benefit Compensation Scheme for Grain Production and Consumption in Our Province
Zhu, H. (PI), Qin, Y. (CoI), Zhang, L. (CoI), Xing, Y. (Team member), Zhu, Z. (Team member), Li, D. (Team member) & Wang, Y. (Team member)
1/11/24 → 20/04/25
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Integrated Development of Educational Innovation for Metal Health Education and Lifelong Learning at SIP Foreign Language School
Shen, J. (PI), Yan, R. (Team member), Zhang, L. (Team member), Quadir, B. (Team member), Mostafa, K. (Team member), Zhao, Y. (Team member), Li, J. (Team member), Zhang, S. (Team member), Wang, Y. (Team member), Sheng, H. (Team member), Zhang, Y. (Team member) & Jin, L. (Team member)
15/10/24 → 14/10/25
Project: Collaborative Research Project
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Clouds and Crowds: A meta-analysis of air pollution and tourism demand-experience dynamics
huo, T., Yang, Y. & Zhang, L., Feb 2027, In: Tourism Management. 118, 105504Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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From Game Designers to AI Collaborators: A Case Study of Generative AI-Supported Gamification in Business Education
Luo, Y., Shen, J. & Zhang, L., 2 Sept 2026, (Accepted/In press) Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Educational Pedagogies in Higher Education. Wei, W., Singh Lalli, G. & Li, N. (eds.). 1 ed. Routledge / Taylor & Francis Publisher, 18 p.Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Measuring performance variability: A Meta-Heterogeneity Index approach in tourism research
Walheer, B., Peypoch, N. & Zhang, L., Apr 2026, In: Tourism Management. 113, 105329.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Does rural tourism policy unlock economic growth in China’s rural areas? A synthetic control approach
Tan, R., Li, Y., Zhang, L. & Luo, Y., 26 Nov 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Tourism Economics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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. 10, 4, p. 1304-1317 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
8 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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Suzhou Arts and Culture Festival
Scott, P. (Organiser), Roslan, S. B. (Organiser), Miao, H. (Organiser), Zhu, J. (Organiser), Huang, L. (Organiser), Lu, X. (Organiser), Zhang, L. (Organiser), Gu, Y. (Organiser), Yuan, L. (Organiser), Chen, X. (Organiser), Chen, G.C.-F. (Organiser) & Wu, Y. (Organiser)
30 Aug 2026 → 3 Sept 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Friends or Strangers? Political and Cultural Distance in Tourism Demand
Zhang, L. (Supervisor) & Luo, Y. (Co-supervisor)
1 Jul 2026 → 31 Aug 2026Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Tourism Development and Urban Quality of Life: A Data-Driven Analysis of Chinese Tourism Cities
Luo, Y. (Supervisor) & Zhang, L. (Co-supervisor)
1 Jul 2026 → 31 Aug 2026Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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The determinants of tourism efficiency and productivity: Mixing DEA with a two-step fsQCA
Zhang, L. (Speaker)
23 Jun 2026 → 27 Jun 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Non-Compensatory Consumer Behaviour in Gastronomy: A Sentiment-Based Threshold Analysis
Zhang, L. (Speaker) & Luo, Y. (Speaker)
23 Jun 2026 → 27 Jun 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar