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Dr Chia-Hsun Chang

School of Engineering

Faculty of Engineering and Technology

Email: C.Chang@ljmu.ac.uk

Telephone: 0151 231 8739

Dr Chia-Hsun Chang is Reader in Maritime Logistics. He started his position as Lecturer in Maritime Studies and LOOM member since July 2017. Before joining the LJMU faculty team, he was an Assistant Professor in Chung-Ang University in South Korea (2015-2017) and a Research Fellow in Nanyang Technological University in Singapore (2014-2015). He obtained his PhD in maritime management from Plymouth University (2013). His research interests include maritime management, risk management, logistics management, maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS), and maritime cybersecurity. He has 40 publications, including 18 journal papers and 22 conference papers.

Dr Chang has completed two research grants:
(1) Risk assessment in MASS (funded by the CILT)
(2) Maritime cybersecurity (funded by the IAMU).

A project is in progress: Regulations for MASS (funded by ESRC)

Dr Chang has successfully supervised 1 postdoctoral and 2 PhD projects from LJMU. Currently he is supervising 2 PhD students.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
English

Degrees

2013, Plymouth University, United Kingdom, PhD

Certifications

2019, Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom, PGCAP

Academic appointments

Reader, Liverpool John Moores University, 2022 - present
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Liverpool John Moores University, 2017 - 2022
Assistant Professor, Chung-Ang University, 2015 - 2017
Research fellow, Nanyang Technological University, 2014 - 2015

Journal article

Chang C-H, Lin C-C, Yang Z, Kontovas C. 2024. Evaluating the social acceptance of autonomous ferries: An observation from passengers’ boarding willingness Transport Policy, 159 :83-94 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Mohsendokht M, Li H, Kontovas C, Chang C-H, Qu Z, Yang Z. 2024. Decoding dependencies among the risk factors influencing maritime cybersecurity: Lessons learned from historical incidents in the past two decades Ocean Engineering, 312 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Mohsendokht M, Li H, Kontovas C, Chang CH, Qu Z, Yang Z. 2024. Enhancing maritime transportation security: A data-driven Bayesian network analysis of terrorist attack risks Risk Analysis, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Chang C-H, Wijeratne IB, Kontovas CA, Yang Z. 2024. COLREG and MASS: Analytical review to identify research trends and gaps in the Development of Autonomous Collision Avoidance Ocean Engineering, 302 :1-18 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Gong Y, Chang CH, Lee PTW, Yin J, Shi W. 2024. Unveiling the mystery of the responsiveness of inbound tourism to economic policy uncertainty: New evidence from Australia Tourism Economics, DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Park C, Kontovas C, Yang Z, Chang C-H. 2023. A BN driven FMEA approach to assess maritime cybersecurity risks Ocean and Coastal Management, 235 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Lin C-C, Yang Z, Chang C-H. 2022. Facilitating adoption of virtual communities through emotional connection in the global logistics industry International Journal of Logistics: Research and Applications, DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Fan X, Huang H, Li K, Chang C-H, Shi W. 2022. Spatial threshold effect of tax competition on carbon dioxide emissions intensity in China Climate Policy, DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Kanwal K, Shi W, Kontovas CA, Yang Z, Chang C-H. 2022. Maritime cybersecurity: are onboard systems ready? Maritime Policy and Management, :1-19 DOI Author Url 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

Shi W, Du Y, Chang C-H, Nguyen S, Wu J. 2021. Spatial heterogeneity and economic driving factors of SO2 emissions in China: Evidence from an eigenvector based spatial filtering approach Ecological Indicators, 129 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Chang C-H, Lai P-L, Lu C-S. 2021. Examining the drivers of competitive advantage of the international logistics industry International Journal of Logistics: Research and Applications, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Jiang Y, Lai P, Chang C-H, Yuen KF, Li S, Wang X. 2021. Sustainable management for Fresh Food E-Commerce Logistics Services Sustainability, 13 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Lin CC, Chang CH. 2021. Evaluating employee's perception toward the promotion of safety marketing at ports International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics, 13 :275-299 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Chang C-H, Kontovas C, Yu Q, Yang Z. 2021. Risk assessment of the operations of maritime autonomous surface ships Reliability Engineering and System Safety, 207 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Yu Q, Liu K, Chang C-H, Yang Z. 2020. Realising advanced risk assessment of vessel traffic flows near offshore wind farms Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 203 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Chang C-H, Xu J, Dong J, Yang Z. 2019. Selection of effective risk mitigation strategies in container shipping operations Maritime Business Review, 4 :413-431 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Lin CC, Chang CH. 2018. Evaluating skill requirement for logistics operation practitioners: based on the perceptions of logistics service providers and academics in Taiwan Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics, 34 :328-336 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Chang C, Thai VV. 2018. Shippers’ choice behaviour on choosing transport mode: a case of ASEAN region Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics, 33 :199-210 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Chang C-H, Lai P-L. 2017. An evaluation of logistics policy enablers between Taiwan and the UK Maritime Business Review, 2 :2-20 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Chang CH, Xu J, Song DP. 2016. Impact of different factors on the risk perceptions of employees in container shipping companies: a case study of Taiwan International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics, 8 :361-361 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Chang C-H, Thai VV. 2016. Do port security quality and service quality influence customer satisfaction and loyalty? MARITIME POLICY & MANAGEMENT, 43 :720-736 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Chang YC, Ho KN, Feng SW, Huang HM, Chang CH, Lin CT, Teng NC, Pan YH, Chang WJ. 2016. Fibronectin-Grafted Titanium Dental Implants: An in Vivo Study BioMed Research International, 2016 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Chang CH, Xu J, Song D-P. 2015. Risk analysis for container shipping: from a logistics perspective The International Journal of Logistics Management, 26 :147-171 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Chang C-H, Xu J, Song D-P. 2014. An analysis of safety and security risks in container shipping operations: A case study of Taiwan Safety Science, 63 :168-178 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Xu J, Dinwoodie J, Chang CH. 2012. Seeing is believing: Developing research skills in international maritime students through authentic learning International Journal of Management Education, 10 :50-60 DOI Publisher Url

Yang Y, Liu Q, Chang C-H. China-Europe freight transportation under the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic and government restriction measures Research in Transportation Economics, DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Conference publication

Chang C-H, Zhang W, Shi W, Park C. 2020. Evaluating cybersecurity in the maritime industry The Asian Logistics Round Table (ALRT)

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

Chang C-H, Wenming S, Wei Z, Changki P, Kontovas CA. 2019. Evaluating cybersecurity risks in the maritime industry: a literature review Proceedings of the International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU) Conference, International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU) Public Url

Chang C-H, Kontovas C, Yang Z. 2019. Hazard identification of maritime autonomous surface ships Logistics Research Network (LRN) 2019

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

Ugedi P, Chang C-H, Kontovas C. 2019. Performance assessment of the SOLAS VGM regulation using balance scorecard and analytic hierarchy process International Association of Maritime Economists Conference

Park C, Shi W, Zhang W, Kontovas C, Chang CH. 2019. Cybersecurity in the maritime industry: A literature review 20th Commemorative Annual General Assembly, AGA 2019 - Proceedings of the International Association of Maritime Universities Conference, IAMUC 2019, :79-86

Chang C-H, Lin CC. 2018. Evaluating skill requirement for logistics operation practitioners between logistics service providers and academics Logistics Research Network (LRN) 2018

Chang CH, Lin CC. 2017. An evaluation of the impact of safety marketing on logistics operations International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME) 2017

Chang CH, Thai VV. 2015. An Evaluation of Port Security Quality, Port Service Quality, Customer Satisfaction, and Customer Loyalty: The Case of Kaohsiung Port International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME) 2015

Chang CH, Xu J, Song DP. 2014. Impact of different factors on risk perceptions of employees in container shipping companies IFSPA 2014

Chang CH, Xu J, Song DP. 2013. An analysis of safety and security risks in container shipping supply chain: a case study in Taiwan International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME) 2013

Chang CH, Song D-P, Xu J. 2012. Evaluating risk mitigation strategies in container shipping supply chain International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME) 2012

Chang C-H, Song D, Xu J. 2012. Payment risk within container shipping supply chain Postgraduate Research Symposium

Chang C-H, Xu J, Song D. 2011. Information and physical risk management in container shipping supply chain Logisitcs Research Network (LRN) 2011

Chang C-H, Song D, Xu J. 2011. Information risk management in container shipping supply chain First International Conference on Marine and Maritime Affairs

Chang C-H, Xu J, Dinwoodie J. 2011. Seeing is believing: developing research and enterprise skills in international maritime students First International Conference on Marine and Maritime Affairs

Chang C-H, Song D, Xu J. 2010. Supply chain risk management and organisational performance in container shipping Postgraduate Research Symposium

Chang C-H, Lin C-C. Establishing customer emotional connection using virtual communities IAME 2021

Chang C-H, Kontovas CA, Yang Z, Karamperidis S, Ung S-T, Lin C-C. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS): Current regulations and regulatory challenges Proceedings of IAME 2022, IAME Conference 2022

Gugusa A, Jenkinson I, Chang C, Matellini D, Darlington R, Paraskevadakis D. An academic literature review of performance evaluation indicators and methods of temperature controlled supply chains CILT Logistics Research Network Conference (LRN) Author Url

Chang C-H, Yang Z, Kontovas C, Lin C-C, Ung ST. Evaluating the acceptance of autonomous ferries: from passenger’s perspective IAME

Other

Chang C-H. 2013. (PhD thesis) Container shipping risk management: a case study of Taiwan container shipping industry

Chang C-H. 2012. The importance of market scanning and adaptive capabilities in container shipping in Taiwan” (in Chinese) Ship & Shipping Newsletter, 103 :3-4

Chang C-H. 2009. (Master dissertation) Evaluating Market Scanning, Adaptive Capabilities and Organizational Performance in Liner Shipping

Thesis/Dissertation

Chang C-H. Container shipping risk management: a case study of Taiwan container shipping industry Song D, Xu J.

Editorial boards:

Sustainability, Special Issue Guest Editor, https://www.mdpi.com/journal/sustainability/special_issues/SCP_BR. 2022

Journal of Operations and Management Research, Editorial board member, https://ojs.wiserpub.com/index.php/JOMR/about/editorialTeam. 2021

Maritime Business Review, Editorial Board, https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/mabr. 2020

International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Technology, Editorial board member, http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/journal/index?journalid=514. 2018

Research Grants Awarded:

ESRC-MOST, Maritime autonomous ships: A UK-Taiwan joint cooperation in integrating the regulatory framework, Grant value (£): 62000, Duration of research project: 18 months. 2021

LJMU FET Pump Priming Award, Maritime cybersecurity, Bo Zhou, Computer Science/LJMU, Grant value (£): 4000, Duration of research project: 6 months. 2019

LJMU FET REF Upskilling scheme, Risk evaluation of maritime autonomous surface ships in the UK, Zaili Yang, FET/MME/LJMU, Grant value (£): 2000, Duration of research project: 1 year. 2019

IAMU, Cybersecurity in the maritime industry, Grant value (£): 15348.61, Duration of research project: 1 year. 2018

CILT, Risk evaluation of maritime autonomous surface ships in the UK, Grant value (£): 7500, Duration of research project: 1 year. 2018

LJMU, Enhancing students learning performance through authentic learning, Ian Jenkinson and Robyn Pyne, FET/MME/LJMU, Grant value (£): 2500, Duration of research project: 1. 2017

China Scholarship Council, visiting PhD in LJMU (2018-2019), Grant value (£): 1000, Duration of research project: 1 year.

Award:

Highly Commended Paper Emerald Literati Award, title: “Selection of effective risk mitigation strategies in container shipping operations”, Maritime Business Review. 2020

Best paper award, paper title “Impact of different factors on risk perceptions of employees in container shipping companies”, International Forum on Shipping, Ports and Airports. 2014

Teaching qualification:

PGCAP. 2019

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