主讲人：Ginger Y. Ke（柯奕）教授，加拿大纽芬兰大学suncitygroup太阳新城

时间：2026年5月14日14：00

地点：suncitygroup太阳新城大楼318

讲座一：

讲座题目：From Response to Coordination: Advancing Multi-Agency Hazmat Emergency Management

摘要：Effectively managing the risks associated with hazardous materials (hazmat) transportation and processing requires the coordinated deployment of multiple emergency resources, particularly under uncertainty. Despite its practical importance, multi-agency coordination in hazmat emergency logistics has received limited attention in the literature. To address this gap, we propose a novel framework to quantify the coordinative service level by jointly capturing two dimensions of emergency response performance: average response times and inter-agency response disparities, measured by absolute waiting times between emergency teams. To account for distributional ambiguity in emergency demand severity, we develop a distributionally robust optimization (DRO) model that simultaneously determines the location of new facilities, activation and capacity expansion of existing facilities, and allocation of emergency resources across incident sites. An efficient Benders decomposition algorithm with an enhanced in–out cut generation strategy is designed to solve the resulting large-scale problem. The proposed framework is validated using a real-world case study in Shenzhen, China. Extensive numerical experiments demonstrate the computational efficiency of the algorithm and yield managerial insights into improving coordination and resilience in hazmat emergency management.

讲座二：

讲座题目：Depth vs. Distance: A Strategic Framework for Literature Reviews in Graduate Research

摘要：For the graduate researcher, the literature review is often viewed as a singular, monolithic task. However, effective scholarship requires a dual-track approach: one focused on the high-precision requirements of a specific project, and the other on maintaining a broad mastery of evolving research areas. This presentation introduces a strategic framework for navigating these two distinct paths by matching review depth to research objectives. We will first examine the Project-Specific Track, where researchers must navigate different levels of detail, from preliminary scoping to exhaustive systematic synthesis, using granular keywords to establish rigorous research boundaries. We will then transition to the Field-Mastery Track, designed for tracking new developments within a broader research identity. Here, we explore the utility of "factual time" as a tool for benchmarking the evolution of a field and identifying emerging trends. By distinguishing between general interest keywords and project-level queries, participants will learn how to optimize their search strategies and documentation. The session concludes with a guide to using the synthesis matrix to transform a collection of disparate sources into a cohesive scholarly argument. Attendees will leave with a practical toolkit for managing academic information overload and the ability to calibrate their reading depth for maximum impact.

个人简介：

Dr. Ginger Y. Ke is currently a Full Professor in the Faculty of Business Administration at Memorial University of Newfoundland, as well as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Management Sciences at the University of Waterloo and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Automotive, and Materials Engineering at the University of Windsor. She holds a PhD in Management Sciences and an MASc in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo, a BComm in Finance and Management Sciences from the University of Windsor, and a BEng in Management Information Systems from Jinan University.

Dr. Ke’s research interests cover management sciences and operations management, supply chain management, transportation and logistics, decision analysis, and game theory.  She is currently the Treasurer of the Group Decision Negotiation Section of INFORMS and an associate editor of the International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics. She has published more than 80 research articles in various highly respected international journals and conference proceedings, including Production and Operations Management, European Journal of Operational Research, International Journal of Production Economics, Computers & Industrial Engineering, Computers and Operational Research, and Transportation Research series, among others. In addition, she is an active reviewer for over 40 journals and conferences, such as Production and Operations Management, Omega, Information Sciences, and Naval Research Logistics, to name a few.